Lot n° 182
Estimation :
1500 - 2000
EUR
A silvered and gilded bronze letter opener representing a kn - Lot 182
A silvered and gilded bronze letter opener representing a knight in armour carrying a flag with the motto "Everything is lost but honour", his foot on his shield, he stands on a pedestal with acanthus leaves forming a stamp.
19th century.
H.: 26.5 cm
The quotation "Everything is lost but honour" is that of Francis I to Louise of Savoy after the Battle of Pavia, 25 February 1525.
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