"Dragon Letter Opener Or Paper Cutter, Romantic Style"
DRAGON LETTER OPENER OR PAPER KNIFE, ROMANTIC STYLE19th century Europe.
Bronze
L.T.: 24.5 cm – Handle length: 11.6 cm
Double-edged blade, with a decoration in the center depicting a bacchanal scene with naked figures and animals.
The branch-shaped handle is topped with a dragon with its mouth open and tongue out; it appears to be chasing a snake coiled on the branch and holding a fruit in its mouth. The guard has two claw-shaped quillons, with an insect with outstretched wings in the middle.
Good condition.
Ref.: 6719
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