B1692 - SOLDThis is a superb antique French paper / letter clip dating from the 19th Century. It is in the shape of a hand and would make a very decorative addition to a château chic bureau. The clip is made of brass. The hand has a ring to the index finger and a beautiful frilled cuff and a bracelet to the wrist. The hand is attached to the back plate by a strong sprung hinge. The back plate is also decorative and has a hole at the top for hanging on a hook. We have left it as we found it. The brass would polish further if required. The hand and it's backplate measure :- 13 cm (5.1 inches) long x 6.25 cm (2.4 inches) wide x 3.25 cm (1.3 inches) high. This delightful clip is from a carefully selected collection of antique French decorative pieces at 'La Belle Étoffe'. Please hover cursor over picture for magnified detail and click on picture for enlarged photo. SOLD
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