A sculptural Art Nouveau letter opener from the turn of the 20th century, featuring a stylised horse head seamlessly flowing into the blade. The organic lines and integrated form reflect the elegance and symbolism of the fin-de-siècle period, where desk objects were both functional and expressive.
Cast in brass with a beautifully aged patina, this piece has a quiet, poetic presence — equally at home on a writing desk or displayed as a small sculptural object.
Details
– Origin: Likely France or Austria
– Period: c. 1895–1910
– Material: Brass
– Condition: Good vintage condition with natural patina
– Use: Letter opener / decorative desk object
A refined and timeless object, where movement, craftsmanship, and symbolism meet.
A sculptural Art Nouveau letter opener from the turn of the 20th century, featuring a stylised horse head seamlessly flowing into the blade. The organic lines and integrated form reflect the elegance and symbolism of the fin-de-siècle period, where desk objects were both functional and expressive.
Cast in brass with a beautifully aged patina, this piece has a quiet, poetic presence — equally at home on a writing desk or displayed as a small sculptural object.
Details
– Origin: Likely France or Austria
– Period: c. 1895–1910
– Material: Brass
– Condition: Good vintage condition with natural patina
– Use: Letter opener / decorative desk object
A refined and timeless object, where movement, craftsmanship, and symbolism meet.
