Brass Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Woman Holding Book unusual gift for her There is some wear to

There is some wear to the lacquer around the rims on the top and bottom of the box

New Mexico

and the fabulous green polka dotted band running above the landscape

rendered in wonderfully bright colors and patterns and

One need not be a skilled practitioner of ikebana to make striking use of this beautifully crafted ikebana vase

Brass Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Woman Holding Book unusual gift for her There is some wear toI've been spotting lots of great old letter openers lately, which are amplifying my desire for a wonderful old wooden desk across the surface of which I'd spread out all manner of vintage desk accessories. This brass letter opener would feature in that spread, and makes me want to send more handwritten letters in order that I might receive some back to open with it! Art nouveau in style, though I am not entirely certain of its age, it features a