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Lot 75

TWO BRONZE LETTER OPENERS
19TH CENTURY

The first modelled with an equestrian handle, marked 'bronze' and 'fait main' signed 'Jeanott' to verso. The other of classical Art Nouveau design, the handle modelled as branch and leaf motifs, the blade in the Jambiya style with a dolphin motif.
24cm & 22.5cm long respectively

Estimate $300 - $500

Unsold

Equestrian letter opener- significant wear and surface scratches overall.
The other with visible wear to the gilding and some scratching to the blade.
Approximately 274 gms total weight for two together.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Decorative Arts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8361
6:30pm - 22 June 2020
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Wednesday 17 June, 9-8pm (limited numbers in room)
Thursday 18 June, strictly by appointment
Friday 19 June, strictly by appointment
Saturday 20 June, 10am-4pm (limited numbers in room)
Sunday 21 June, strictly by appointment

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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