Brass Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Woman Holding Book unusual gift for her rendered in wonderfully bright colors

rendered in wonderfully bright colors and patterns and

and the fabulous green polka dotted band running above the landscape

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

wearable pieces as kinetic sculpture

Brass Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Woman Holding Book unusual gift for her rendered in wonderfully bright colorsI'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