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"Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze by Vitello
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About the Item
Rare and beautifully crafted, this Art Deco letter opener features a high relief seahorse on its handle and a wide, tapering blade, all in a gold-toned bronze. The sculptor was Vitello, a French artist who specialized in very fine bronze desk items and letter openers, although this example is one of his rarest pieces. The piece is signed and marked "Bronze."
- Creator:Vitello (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865125803222
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