- A European Carved Ivory Letter
A European Carved Ivory Letter Opener having a scrolled handle together with a dressing tool and a spool. Length of first 9 1/2 inches.
- A Carved Ivory Letter Opener Apprx.
A Carved Ivory Letter Opener Apprx. 8-1/8"L with the handle carved in relief with two boars on one side and a boar and a dog on the reverse of the handle with light indications of landscape incised into the background dark brown pigment rubbed in for accent.
- Carved ivory letter opener, carved
Carved ivory letter opener, carved with chains of camels, approx 16cm L
- A Silver & Ivory Letter Opener
A Silver & Ivory Letter Opener London ca. 1885-86 Flat ivory knife attached to cast silver handle with nautilus shell hallmarked overall 12-5/8"L.
- CARVED IVORY COKE BOTTLE LETTER
CARVED IVORY COKE BOTTLE LETTER OPENERIvory letter opener with Coca Cola bottle with Arabic text, 8 1/2" long. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- Ivory and Bone Letter Openers African
Ivory and Bone Letter Openers African early 20th century. Four ivory and bone letter openers all with carved animal handles all unmarked; longest lg. 10.5 in. International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California. Condition: Wear to carvings.
- WHALE IVORY LETTER OPENERWHALE
WHALE IVORY LETTER OPENERWHALE IVORY LETTER OPENER , circa 1850, constructed with four pieces, silver riveted handle with a twisted vine open work handle. The blade with matching twisted vine open work.
Length 10 in.
Together with Whalebone Sugar Tongs, circa 1870, the tongs comprised of two similar open work panels with hearts, tortoise dot inlays, teardrops ends with shells joined with a piece of cut metal.
Length 5 ½
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- Two Ivory Letter Openersmay also
Two Ivory Letter Openersmay also be used as page turners; one features a carved elephant on arabesque scrolled base; the second featuring a rhinoceros carving.Elephant: 9 in.; Rhino: 8 in.Elephant: several small nicks to ivory blade; Rhino: chip to blade tip.
- A Carved Ivory Card Case and Letter
A Carved Ivory Card Case and Letter Opener Finely carved depicting a pagoda in a landscape with people working. Removable top. Measures apprx. 4-1/4"L x 2-1/2"W x 1/3"W. Carved ivory letter opener has an oblong handle depicting a carved dragon design measures apprx. 8-1/8"L x 1-1/3"W.
- 2 Letter Openers Including Cased
2 Letter Openers Including Cased St. Georgeand Dragon Ivory Opener and a Figural Mestistopholes Bronze Opener. From a Manhattan NY location. Dimensions: Ivory opener - 11'' long; Bronze opener - 9'' long. Condition: Good case shows age wear.
- Russian silver and ivory letter
Russian silver and ivory letter opener The handle cast in relief as a pair of hounds' heads, stamped 84 standard with Cyrillic marks for Khlebnikov. L: 8 in. ,200-
- Good Japanese Mixed Metal and Ivory
Good Japanese Mixed Metal and Ivory Letter Opener, the handle in three-colored metal simulating bound bark with flowering hydrangeas and sparrows, with a three-character signature on a shaped plaque, with an ivory blade, h. 9".
- A silver mounted ivory letter opener
A silver mounted ivory letter opener London circa 1907 marks rubbed and a silver backed clothes brush featuring cherubs London 1903.
- Carved ivory newspaper opener late
Carved ivory newspaper opener late 19th Century with monogram engraved on side; 12 1/4 in. L. Estimate $ 80-125 There are some small chips along the edge of the blade.
- A Victorian silver letter opener,
A Victorian silver letter opener, JB, London 1887, the ivory blade with horse racing scene, 44cm long
- A Georg Jensen Sterling Silver
A Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Letter Opener "Acanthus" pattern sterling silver letter opener marked on the back of the blade apprx. 7-3/4"L. Weighs apprx. 1.91 toz.
- 14K LETTER OPENER WITH MAHOGANY
14K LETTER OPENER WITH MAHOGANY STAINED AND CARVED BLADE, TESTED 14K YELLOW GOLD DOMED TOP, FILLED, DETAILED ENGRAVINGS OF FLOWERS A...14K letter opener with mahogany stained and carved blade, tested 14K yellow gold domed top, filled, detailed engravings of flowers and scroll work, engraved "F.D. Rand/Burlington," multiple minor dents, evidence of lead fill near edge, 8 1/2" l.
- Tiffany & Co. Silverplate letter
Tiffany & Co. Silverplate letter opener with ostrich head engraving. With original tarnish resistant pouch. 8" long. Estimate $20-40
- IVORY: NINETEEN ASSORTED IVORY
IVORY: NINETEEN ASSORTED IVORY AND BONE HAND CRAFTED ACCESSORIES, INCLUDING: METAL LETTER OPENER WITH SHEATH, BONE/IVORY GRIP, SHEATH HAS DENTS AND METAL HAS BLEMISHES, GRIP HAS AGE STAINING, 8 1/2" L., TWELVE LONG GA...IVORY: Nineteen assorted ivory and bone hand crafted accessories, including: metal letter opener with sheath, bone/ivory grip, sheath has dents and metal has blemishes, grip has age staining, 8 1/2" l., twelve long game pieces, with faces on either end, all have minor use ware but are in very good condition otherwise, all: 4 1/4" l., full domino set with ornate black and red designs, domino's in box, wear and stains from use, 4" l., metal folding knife, 3" blade with bone/ivory grip, open: 7 1/4" l., brush with bone/ivory handle and horse hair bristles, wear from use and age staining to handle, 7 1/2" l., flat long letter opener, wear from use, 7 1/2" l., acupuncture needle container with lid, floral pattern designed, stains from wear and age, 3 1/2" l., Chinese medical doll, depicting woman laying down with her hand on her stomach, missing feet and stained from age and wear, 4 1/2" l. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ, WA, HI. It is the responsibility of any bidder to be aware of any laws or restrictions that may apply to them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale. Bidding for this item is not available on LiveAuctioneers.com.]
- INDIAN LETTER OPENER, AN ELEPHANT
INDIAN LETTER OPENER, AN ELEPHANT & TWO CARVINGSThe letter opener carved with multiple elephants, the carvings depicting elephants with howdahs. Length of letter opener 11 in. Height of elephant 2.25 in. (Cond: elephant with shrinkage)
- A 14k Gold Handle Letter Opener,
A 14k Gold Handle Letter Opener, American, ca. 20th Century Of tapered rectangular form with a basket weave pattern, engraved "M. S. B." on the top, stainless steel blade. Stamped on the side "14k". Measures approx. 8-3/4"L.
- Lot of 12 vintage letter openers.
Lot of 12 vintage letter openers. Including one that is possibly ebony & bone with an elephant figurine and a fountain pen. Longest letter opener 9 1/4". Estimate $30-40
- Vintage bone letter opener with
Vintage bone letter opener with profile of Egyptian diety. 13 1/2" long. Estimate $20-30
- A Brass Letter Opener having applied
A Brass Letter Opener having applied pierced carved jade to the handle. Length 9 3/4 inches.
- Lot of 24 vintage letter openers.
Lot of 24 vintage letter openers. Including inlaid wood, leather wrapped handle, mother of pearl handle, hand carved, turned wood handle, beaded handle, various metals, Royal Viking Line animated. Longest letter opener 11 1/2". Estimate $50-60
- A Continental Silver and Ivory
A Continental Silver and Ivory Lion-Form Letter Opener marked ".900" "FS" and "875" length 11 in.
- WALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER LATE
WALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER LATE 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 8.25".WALRUS IVORY LETTER OPENER, Late 19th Century, Stacked handle, possibly suggesting blubber "bible leaves", topped with a naively carved whale with a contrasting inlaid eye. Walrus ivory pinned construction. Dimensions: Length 8.25".
- Silver plate letter opener, G.
Silver plate letter opener, G. Gorevic, Made in England, 12" long, with a small hammered sterling silver letter opener, 4 1/4" long Estimate $20-40
- Lot of 11 vintage white metal letter
Lot of 11 vintage white metal letter openers. Including figural Jack Daniel, Philadelphia souvenir, Queen Insurance Company of America and a knife in sheath. Longest letter opener 10 1/2". Estimate $25-40
- (6) Assorted pierced and carved
(6) Assorted pierced and carved ivories to include a small framed scene, (2) letter openers (1) of which with horse form handle and sterling band, with repair, pierced and carved cup lacking bottom, small figureal scene and miniature elephant topped letter opener
- HOUSE OF FABERGE CORONATION LETTER
HOUSE OF FABERGE CORONATION LETTER OPENERHouse of Faberge Imperial Coronation letter opener, 21st c., spinach green stone blade, gilt metal handle with yellow enamel, seed pearls, crown finial accented with black enamel, Swarovski crystals, housed in fitted box, approx 11.25"l, 1.5lbs total **Provenance: A fine Santa Fe, New Mexico estate collection**
- Lot of 4 vintage white metal animal
Lot of 4 vintage white metal animal themed letter openers. Including owl, herd of elephants, alligator, Indian diety, longest letter opener 8". Estimate $15-30
- TWO STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENERS,
TWO STERLING SILVER LETTER OPENERS, BY GEORG JENSEN AND TIFFANY & CO. George Jensen sterling letter opener with stainless blade, marked on the handle, 8 ?"; and Tiffany & Co. vermeil gold on sterling silver bamboo style handle letter opener, marked on the blade near handle, 6-1/?".
- Lot of 12 vintage animal related
Lot of 12 vintage animal related letter openers. Including elephants, camel and birds in a pocket knife style. Some are possible bone. Longest letter opener 8 1/2". Estimate $30-40
- GILT BRONZE TIFFANY LETTER OPENER:
GILT BRONZE TIFFANY LETTER OPENER: Gilt Bronze Tiffany & Co. Latter Opener, having a Mirror at handle with Floral & Foliate. Impressed Tiffany & Co., 21538-Z. Approx. 7.5'' l.
CONDITION: Wear to finish consistent with age and use.
- Sperm Whale Tooth Letter Opener.
Sperm Whale Tooth Letter Opener.
Description Circa 1895 to 1910. Beautifully designed letter opener with a continuous geometric pattern on the handle with a ship and whale's tail on the handle pommel. There is a bead shaped bolster where the blade meets the handle. The blade is attached to the handle with hand ...