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1930s French Art Deco Silverplate Animal Knife Rests Set After Benjamin Rabier

$1,250per set
£933.55per set
€1,083.25per set
CA$1,731.26per set
A$1,940.73per set
CHF 1,012.05per set
MX$23,788.58per set
NOK 12,824.31per set
SEK 12,192.48per set
DKK 8,082.45per set
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Add a touch of whimsical elegance and sophistication to your dinner party with this boxed set of twelve fine French Art Deco silver plated figural animal knife rests. circa 1930s Born in France in the early/mid-20th century, styled in the manner of famous French illustrator and animator Benjamin Rabier (1864–1939), featuring six unique sculptural designs, including seated and hunting dog, hare, elephant, parrot, and pelican with a fish in its beak, presented in a silk lined fitted box. Dimensions: (approx) Box: 1.25" High, 13.5" wide, 7.5" deep; 1.75 lbs total. Each knife rest approx 3.75" long, 1" high Great original antique / vintage condition. Presents well. May have minor age appropriate wear, including lightly patinated - tarnished. Case exterior shows signs of wear.
  • Similar to:
    Benjamin Rabier (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Great original antique / vintage condition. Presents well. May have minor age appropriate wear, including lightly patinated - tarnished. Case exterior shows signs of wear. of wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977233702572

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