PAPER KNIFE WITH MOTHER OF GOD, France 19th / 20th century

A slender letter opening knife with a flat, tapering downwards blade and an ornamental handle.

The handle received an openwork flower composition entwining the image of the praying Mother of God. At its feet there is a lily flower and laurel branches.

The reverse of the handle has been enhanced with the initials of the previous owner "ND" in the crown and the repeated fleur de lis symbol.