Art Deco French Signed Bronze Letter Opener Virgin Mary in Prayer french sterling silver Decorated in raised relief with

Decorated in raised relief with Art Nouveau style thistle flowers and foliage

Circa 1880s to 1890s

The sugar tongs are finished with stylized lion paws tipped with fierce claws

the handles decorated with elegant rocailles and foliage

The gouache portrait is housed under glass and is a small rendering of Nicolas Delaunay's 1775 painting Les Soins Tardifs (The Belated Care)

Art Deco French Signed Bronze Letter Opener Virgin Mary in Prayer french sterling silver Decorated in raised relief withArt Deco French bronze letter opener, circa 1930. The handle casted in raised relief with the Virgin Mary in prayer with rosary. Signed De Roche and stamped 'Bronze'. In overall good vintage condition with general wear commensurate with age and use. Measures 9" length x 1 5 8" width x 1 4" deep.