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No. 83879319

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Paper knife - Art Nouveau "Owl" letter opener, ca. 1910 - Bronze or Brass
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€ 37
3 weeks ago

Paper knife - Art Nouveau "Owl" letter opener, ca. 1910 - Bronze or Brass

Michel Karis

Selected by Michel Karis

A beautiful antique Art Nouveau letter opener, made in France ca. 1910. A fine design, decorated with an owl perching on the finely bent knife. Superb craftsmanship, note how each feather is beautifully rendered. Marked on the back with model number 450 18,5 X 4,3 cm Overall good condition with deformation at the point of the knife. A beautiful collector's piece or table ornament.

No. 83879319

Sold
Paper knife - Art Nouveau "Owl" letter opener, ca. 1910 - Bronze or Brass

Paper knife - Art Nouveau "Owl" letter opener, ca. 1910 - Bronze or Brass

A beautiful antique Art Nouveau letter opener, made in France ca. 1910. A fine design, decorated with an owl perching on the finely bent knife. Superb craftsmanship, note how each feather is beautifully rendered.
Marked on the back with model number 450

18,5 X 4,3 cm

Overall good condition with deformation at the point of the knife. A beautiful collector's piece or table ornament.

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