Brass Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Woman Holding Book car blanket as it seems what was

as it seems what was once a cloth interior lining has been removed

9" wide x 8 1/4" deep x 8 7/8" tall

toiletries or office supplies

which is about the right size to hold a rolled up note to self for safekeeping

Brass Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Woman Holding Book car blanket as it seems what wasI've been spotting lots of great old letter openers lately, which are amplifying my desire for a wonderful old wooden desk across the surface of which I'd spread out all manner of vintage desk accessories. This brass letter opener would feature in that spread, and makes me want to send more handwritten letters in order that I might receive some back to open with it! Art nouveau in style, though I am not entirely certain of its age, it features a