Found at the recent Beaulieu Autojumble ::::: DE DION BOUTON Automobiles and Motor Tricycles -  Puteaux - France :  circa. 1900-1906 period :  ...... A very rare bronze Paper Knife or Letter Opener , an advertising and promotional item by De Dion Bouton et Cie , of France , from the early 1900s period , the Dawn of Motoring. . ..... A delightful example, offered in totally original condition throughout. ...... Excellent quality and finish, and typical of Automobilia Fine Art from the period. . ..... Perfect, and a very worthy addition to anyone's Veteran and Edwardian French Automobilia and Motoring Memorabilia Collection.  . ...... This delightful item of rarely found De Dion Bouton automobilia is very well presented and totally original throughout. .... The beautiful early motoring scene can be found to the front of the Letter Opener, which has a signpost indicating the way to the De Dion Bouton Factory at Puteaux, a veteran De Dion Bouton four seater tourer , a De Dion engine, two maidens , tools, and other features - all delightfully presented.. ......  To the reverse side is the De Dion Bouton factory logo, reading Marque Depose De Dion Bouton, and the letters L A B C , all around the circumference and centre area of an artillery road wheel. ....... This lovely bronze de dion bouton letter opener measures approximately 1.30 inches ( 3.45 cms ) wide at the handle end , and and approximately  6.00 inches ( 15.00 cms ) long overall.  ..... Available for Worldwide shipping, and for payment in UK £s Sterling by Personal Cheque, UK Postal Order, and Paypal..... (Overseas bidders can make settlement in Euros or US $s)......Please ask me your questions before placing your bids.  ......From the continuing clearance of an Important Deceased Collector's Estate , and one of a very small number purchased by him from a famous French De Dion and Motor Vehicle Museum in the 1960s. ...... Offered at a Low Start Buy-it-Now, so the Winning Bidder will get an Absolute Bargain!.  ......... The perfect accessory for any fortunate De Dion Bouton owner . ...... A unique and important item, and  a really great addition to any early motor enthusiast's collection .  ....... Only section49 can offer such a desirable item,  and always the very finest in motoring and transport collectables ..... Thank you for your interest. Good Luck in the Auction. A Money Back Guarantee is offered if the item does not match the description. A Private Auction to ensure absolute discretion.