{"product_id":"rogers-smith-co-silver-plate-letter-opener-the-patrick-orbe-collection","title":"Rogers, Smith \u0026 Co. Silver-Plate Letter Opener | The Patrick Orbe Collection","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRogers, Smith \u0026amp; Co. Silver-Plate Letter Opener | The Patrick Orbe Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquired from a private collection in Nyack, New York.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of cast brass. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver plated. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped with maker's mark. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e8\" L\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Patrick Orbe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Orbe is a well-known East Coast art dealer, specializing in late 19th and early 20th century paintings and historically accurate framing.  In fact one piece Patrick framed hangs in the Louvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick is a collector at heart and has also spent years compiling a collection of vintage silver.  When we visited Patrick in June, we were lucky to be invited to shop his private collection of silver and sterling pieces from the late 19th and early 20th century.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEditor's notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautifully crafted reminder of a time when even opening the day's correspondence was treated as a ritual. This antique letter opener was made by \u003cstrong\u003eRogers, Smith \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the pioneering American silver manufacturers whose craftsmanship helped define the golden age of Victorian silverplate.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant handle features richly molded classical ornament inspired by the celebrated Persian pattern, introduced during the late nineteenth century. With its stylized palmettes and architectural lines, the design reflects the period's fascination with ancient motifs interpreted through refined Victorian craftsmanship. The unadorned blade creates a graceful contrast, allowing the decorative handle to remain the focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"elsie green","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51434524016886,"sku":"194683","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2336\/3701\/files\/SKU_194683_AntiqueLetterOpener_6912.jpg?v=1785854062","url":"https:\/\/elsiegreen.com\/products\/rogers-smith-co-silver-plate-letter-opener-the-patrick-orbe-collection","provider":"elsie green","version":"1.0","type":"link"}