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WWI Interest: Bronze Figural Letter Opener

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Austrian Bronze Panther Form Letter Opener: An Austrian Patinated Bronze Figural Letter Opener, Late 19th / Early 20th Century. The handle modeled as a preying panther, impressed 'AUSTRIA' to the reverse. Dimensions: Height 2 3/4in; wid

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Art Nouveau bronze female figural letter opener - ex Richard Wright collection - 11" long: Art Nouveau bronze female figural letter opener - ex Richard Wright collection - 11" long

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Franz BERGMAN Figural Bronze Letter Opener. Art Nouveau maiden in flowing gown, marked with B in: Franz BERGMAN Figural Bronze Letter Opener. Art Nouveau maiden in flowing gown, marked with B in bag mark, 4867, Geschultz. 11 1/4" long.

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A FOUR PIECE MARBLE AND BRONZE DESK SET ALONG WITH A FIGURAL BRONZE LETTER OPENER CIRCA 1900.: A four piece marble and bronze desk set along with a figural bronze letter opener circa 1900.

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Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener: DESCRIPTION: An Art Nouveau, figural bronze letter opener. Features a maiden along the handle and a slender blade. CIRCA: Late 19th-Early 20th Ct. DIMENSIONS: L:10.25" L:1 3/8" CONDITION: Great condit

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2 Bronze Letter Openers: 2 figural bronze letter openers, both with bird handles. Eagle handle, stamped Austria, 10"L; parrot handle, signed Rizette, stamped Lepeltier, 9"L

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Figural Bronze Napoleon Letter Opener: With a finely detailed full length bronze casting of Napoleon in uniform and M.O.P. blade, circa 1880, likely French and 5.65 inches long.

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FIGURAL PORTRAIT PATINATED BRONZE LETTER OPENER MARKED: A vintage figural gilt patinated bronze letter opener in the Art deco manner. The finial is made in a shape of a male bust, engraved with detailed facial features. Marked with a Thew mark, and copyrig

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Friedrich Gornik (1877-1943): Bronze Figural Desk Set: Austrian, early 20th century; comprising an inkstand (18 in. wide); a letter opener (12 1/2 in.), an ink blotter (6 1/2 in. high), a letter holder (5 in. high), and a brush (3 in. wide); each cast wit

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Antique French Bronze Figural Desk Set: DESCRIPTION: An antique french bronze sculpture desk set with a removable letter opener and seal stamp. Designed with a hunting theme, with a group of items piled together including a pair of rifles,

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WWI Interest: Bronze Figural Letter Opener

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Description

A gilt bronze figural letter opener, early 20th century, depicting a WWI styled 'Doughboy' crawling with rifle by William Delano.

Dimensions:Width 1in; length 9 1/2in.

Provenance:From a local collection.

Condition

Typical marks, wear, toning and rubbing to gilding. Dust in crevices.

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WWI Interest: Bronze Figural Letter Opener

Name: WWI Interest: Bronze Figural Letter Opener
SKU: 146205563
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $500

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