Paper knife - .925 silver

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Vintage 925 silver letter opener with a Baltic amber cabochon handle, overall length 126 mm (blade 88 mm), amber 30×18×10 mm, weight 12 g, of Polish origin dating from circa 1930–1940, in good condition with signs of aging.

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Vintage silver letter opener (also called a stationery knife or paper knife) featuring a large amber handle. This specific design is often associated with Polish craftsmanship, particularly from the Millenium Gallery in Gdansk, or with regions around the Baltic Sea where amber is traditionally sourced.

Key Features and Identification
Materials: The blade and decorative mount are made of silver (925 hallmark), and the handle is a teardrop-shaped Baltic honey amber cabochon.
Design: The silver mounting typically features Art Nouveau or Modernist influences, with swirling silver leaves, vines, and small beads securing the amber stone.
Amber dimensions: 30X18X10mm
Knife dimensions (blade part): 88X7X1mm, Total length of knife 126mm
Weight: 12g.

Historical Context: Similar pieces date back to the 1930s or are modern vintage-style creations. Some versions include regional emblems, such as the Gdansk city coat of arms, on the blade.

Vintage silver letter opener (also called a stationery knife or paper knife) featuring a large amber handle. This specific design is often associated with Polish craftsmanship, particularly from the Millenium Gallery in Gdansk, or with regions around the Baltic Sea where amber is traditionally sourced.

Key Features and Identification
Materials: The blade and decorative mount are made of silver (925 hallmark), and the handle is a teardrop-shaped Baltic honey amber cabochon.
Design: The silver mounting typically features Art Nouveau or Modernist influences, with swirling silver leaves, vines, and small beads securing the amber stone.
Amber dimensions: 30X18X10mm
Knife dimensions (blade part): 88X7X1mm, Total length of knife 126mm
Weight: 12g.

Historical Context: Similar pieces date back to the 1930s or are modern vintage-style creations. Some versions include regional emblems, such as the Gdansk city coat of arms, on the blade.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
.925 silver
Country of origin
Poland
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 mm
Width
126 mm
Depth
18 mm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
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