"diane" Letter Opener And Paper Cutter In Gilded Bronze, Louis XVI Style - Susse Frères - 19th Century
An elegant letter opener or paper cutter made of gilded bronze, with a handle shaped like a female figure in the classical style, likely Diana, who was originally a Roman goddess with power over procreation, childbirth, hunting, the wilderness, chastity, and sovereignty
The handle, richly adorned with plant motifs, extends into a long blade with an ogival tip
Beautifully modeled, chiseled, and gilded, with an antique patina featuring golden and brown hues
The handle bears the mark “SUSSE FRÈRES,” a famous Parisian firm specializing in artistic bronzes
France - 19th century
Height: 22.5 cm - Weight: 230 g
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Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Height: 22,5
Reference (ID): 1820369
Availability: In stock
