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six simply joyous cutlery rests by benjamin rabier

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SA1109194

Six Simply Joyous Cutlery Rests By Benjamin Rabier

£185    $233    €223
Item Number: SA1109194
Date of manufacture: 1920
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Prince Solomon Dorothy
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Description

These six cutlery rests although comprising of four different designs quite clearly come from the same set, there are monkeys embarked in a game of Tug of War, Elephants with their Trunks Entwined, Pelicans standing Beak to Beak and three sets of a Pair of Hens, Head to Head examining a tiny Snail on the ground beneath them, they are simply joyous. The cutlery rests are heavy and I am pretty certain they are made from Pewter which I think was originally silver plated, they each carry on the bottom the marks of SOFA and ARGIT, SOFA or Société Francis d'Orfevrerie d'Art, I believe was a French Silversmiths who were active in the 1920s, registered to an address of 7 Rue Crillon in Paris. They were designed by Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939) who was a French illustrator and animator who most famously created the logo for the famous French brand of cheese of the same name. The moulding of each cutlery rest is so detailed and fine and each design has its own little comic nod.
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AGE - Circa 1920s
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CONDITION - Each of the Cutlery Rests are in good condition, but there is a sense of softness to the shine on the rests as the plate has obviously worn over the years. The top of the monkeys outstretched arms is quite flat I am unsure whether this is due to wear or is the design and on the Elephants rest on the bridge that attach them there is some marking at the centre at either side, which can best be seen in the 7th photo, again I am not sure if it has always been there.
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DIMENSIONS (Approx) - Hens - Length 3&1/4" / 8.5cm, Height 1" / 2.75cm, Depth 3/4" / 2cm, Monkeys - Length 3&1/4" / 8.5cm, Height 1" / 2.75cm, Depth 3/4" / 2cm, Elephants - Length 3&1/2" / 9cm, Height 1" / 2.75cm, Depth 5/8" / 2.25cm, Pelicans 3&5/8" / 9.25cm, Height 1" / 2.75cm, Depth 3/4" / 2cm
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POSTAGE - All items include the cost of packing and postage to the UK.
I send my items both Tracked & Signed For with Royal Mail’s Special Delivery Service.
I am happy to ship items to overseas buyers, please contact me prior to buying with address details and I will forward a quote deducting the cost of UK postage.
Overseas customers will be responsible for any customs charges incurred.
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RETURNS - If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, just let me know as soon as possible and return the item to me within 14 days of receipt and I will offer a full refund if the item is returned in the same condition it was sent, the cost of return postage will be incurred by the customer.



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This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 1920.


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