A charming Louis XVI Style letter opener by Maître Orfèvre François Lacombe.
The handle is decorated with a cut out motif of floral garlands and acanthus leaves that wrap around the rounded edge.
The body of the letter opener is in delicately polished mother of pearl.
It is typical of the delicate object produced at the end on the the 19th century in France.
The Hallmark is Minerve 1 -1st title (950/1000) – Hence 1838 to 1919– Paris
The Makers Mark is for Maître Orfèvre François Lacombe
The mark was registered on January 31st 1877.
His workshop was located 26 rue du Faubourg du Temple in Paris.