Figural Bronze Letter Opener Vintage

Figural Bronze Letter Opener VintageAdditional Description: A richly cast and beautifully patinated figural letter opener in solid bronze, modeled as an 18th century gentleman standing in formal attire. The figuredressed in knee breeches, fitted coat, and period hairstylegrasps the blade in a composed, almost ceremonial stance, evoking the refinement of aristocratic Europe. The crossguard is executed in pronounced Rococo revival style, with scrolling acanthus and foliate ornamentation,

Neo-Rococo/Baroque Revival style with shell

Circa 1880-1900

reinterpreted during the late 19th century

powdered curls

This type of mount was commonly used in high-quality French decorative arts of the 19th century

and floral elements

Structurally sound and rotates as intended

adhesive tabs

Lower stretcher fitted with a gilt metal basket

The bowl is mounted within finely cast gilt bronze ormolu handles of scrolling foliate form

Wall brackets and small decorative shelves such as this were popular throughout the 19th century

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