Odiot: Large Paper Cutter/letter Opener Made Of Solid Silver And Vermeil. Late 19th Century.

A stunning silver and vermeil letter opener from the renowned Odiot house.

The silver-lined handle is decorated with an Indian woman’s mask amidst leafy scrollwork, clusters of fruit, and rocaille shells.
On the reverse, a cartouche is left blank.

The “blade” is made of vermeil.

It is hallmarked:

. Pre-1973 1st-class Minerva hallmark for 950/°° silver; also present on the handle.

. Goldsmith’s hallmark “O” with an oil lamp for Charles-Nicolas Odiot (active from 1823 to 1865) and later his son Jean-Baptiste-Gustave Odiot (active from 1865 to 1894). This is most likely a piece dating from the son’s period.

. Spelled out in full: Odiot

A magnificent, richly decorated letter opener—solid and particularly heavy. It is a high-quality piece that makes a real statement on a desk, bolstered by the prestige of the silversmith’s workshop that crafted it.

29.3 cm

155.6 grams gross.

Good condition for its age, with some wear on the vermeil, scratches, and minor dents.

In-person pickup in Paris or shipping via insured Colissimo.

France: 15€
Europe: 20€
Worldwide: 35€