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Set of Nine Unusual Art Deco Knife Rests in Porcelain, France

$875per set
£657.32per set
€758per set
CA$1,214.18per set
A$1,349.22per set
CHF 707per set
MX$16,545.75per set
NOK 9,017.43per set
SEK 8,483.27per set
DKK 5,657.40per set
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About the Item

Charming yet sophisticated, this set of unusual, streamlined Art Deco knife rests depict a range of attenuated animal creatures, including a salamander, grasshopper, seagull, rabbit, cardinal and dog. This set includes one of each animal, plus an extra example of the grasshopper and salamander.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 9
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Minor rubbing here and there.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU86511315478

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