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19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder

$600
$75020% Off
£454.73
£568.4120% Off
€521.54
€651.9220% Off
CA$838.31
CA$1,047.8920% Off
A$914.56
A$1,143.1920% Off
CHF 485.06
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MX$11,018.33
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NOK 6,156.37
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About the Item

Rare 19th century French heavy cast iron clip with spring in the shape of a birds head. Most likely a heron, the hinge in its 'jaw joint' makes its beak act as a clip. You pinch the back and its feathered neck to open the beak. So this pretty item could be used as paper clamp, paperclip, letter holder or paperweight or just as a decorative wall hanger. From the meticulous feather details, the beak and the position of the eyes you recognise this nice collectors item is made by a very good foundry.
  • Similar to:
    Susse Freres (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Haarlem, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1040428204432

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