Rare Gilt Bronze Paper Knife by R. Cardille, After François Rude
Very rare elegant gilt bronze paper knife by R. CARDILLE, after ‘FRANÇOIS RUDE’ decorated with the ‘Chant De Depart’ (starting song). You will find the same subject on the ‘Arc De Triomphe’ in Paris. France circa 1890, excellent casting and condition, size is: 28.5cm long.