A rare and highly sought-after letter opener or paper knife which was originally created by iconic Art Deco designer Luc Lanel in 1935 specifically for the first-class rooms of the legendary French ocean liner, the SS Normandie. This example could have been made any time from 1935 to 1950 with it's wonderful Art Deco design. The handle is fully marked Christofle together with the O / C chess mark. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. A stylish addition to the finest of desk-tops measuring 9 3/4" in length x 1 3/8". Item: 46086 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 46086
Dimensions
Height = 24.8 cm (10")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 0.3 cm (0")
Luc Lanel For Christofle - Ondulations Paper Knife / Letter Opener c.1940
Price
£395
| $541 USD | €461 EUR
Item Ref
46086
Description
A rare and highly sought-after letter opener or paper knife which was originally created by iconic Art Deco designer Luc Lanel in 1935 specifically for the first-class rooms of the legendary French ocean liner, the SS Normandie. This example could have been made any time from 1935 to 1950 with it's wonderful Art Deco design. The handle is fully marked Christofle together with the O / C chess mark. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. A stylish addition to the finest of desk-tops measuring 9 3/4" in length x 1 3/8". Item: 46086 FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England Internal Ref: 46086
Dimensions
Height = 24.8 cm (10")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 0.3 cm (0")