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Lot 4006

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 $140 - $280

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.


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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.

The Thursday Auction: Objects & Collectables

AUCTION
Sale: LJW8322
2:00pm - 9 July 2020
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Wednesday 8 July, 9am-8pm

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