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19th Century Gilt Bronze French Letter Holder Picket Fence with Love Birds

About the Item

Victorian romantic and very charming bronze doré French letter holder with cast bronze dividers in the shape of three picket fences with love birds on the last fence on a flat brass base. To hold all your "lettres d'amour" (love letters) or other pretty little notes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.58 in (16.7 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Haarlem, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1040417165192
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