Antique letter opener – Engraved blade, silver-banded ebony handle – Belle Époque, late 19th century
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Saint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 1 sale
Product description
Refined and discreet, this antique paper knife embodies the elegance of Belle Époque desks. Its silver-plated steel blade, finely engraved at the base with geometric patterns — rhombuses, triangles, stars — contrasts with the understated elegance of the turned black wooden handle, encircled with regularly spaced silver-plated metal rings. An everyday object that has become a collector's item, evoking meticulously crafted correspondence and the hushed desks of the late 19th century. Ideal for decoration, as a gift, or for a collector of antique office items.
Length: approximately 21 cm
Blade: silver-plated steel, engraved at the base (geometric patterns)
Handle: turned black wood (ebony type), encircled with silver rings
Weight: approximately 250 g
Period: late 19th – early 20th century, Belle Époque style
Condition: very good condition, light natural patina on the blade
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Style: Belle Époque
- Material: Acier
- Material: Ébène
- Period: fin XIXe – début XXe siècle
Specifications
CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionVery goodColorsBlack, SilverMaterialWood, MetalSeller locationSaint symphorien des bois, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup