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"Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze by Vitello

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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