Antique wooden advertising paper knife, tapered in shape, featuring an elegant typographic cartouche "C.ie du Soleil – Société d'Assurances sur la Vie – 44, rue de Châteaudun, Paris" and a complete calendar (front/back) for the year 1911. Polychrome printing in sepia, olive green and gold tones, varnished on wood; a beautiful correspondence item offered to clients, intended to open mail while reminding them of the brand.
✦ Origin: France, Paris ✦ Era: 1911 ✦ Dimensions: 34.5 × 4 cm ✦ Material: Varnished wood with printed paper ✦ Condition: Very good used condition, varnish finely cracked in places, slight consistent wear
Belle Époque desk accessory with elegant design, ideal for displaying correspondence and vintage advertising items.
