George V Novelty Silver Gilt Dog Menu Holder After Benjamin Rabier
Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1913
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A rare George V novelty silver gilt Menu Holder modelled as a cartoon dog with engraved decoration, the plain circular base with the designer's signature - Benjamin Rabier.
By Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester, 1913
Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939) is a French illustrator, comic book artist and animator. He became famous for creating La vache qui rit, and is one of the precursors of animal comics. His work has inspired many other artists, notably Hergé and Edmond-François Calvo. Rabier started to work as an illustrator for various newspapers after meeting Caran d'Ache. His most famous creations are Gideon the duck and the characters he drew for Le roman de Renart.
Sold - £250.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair.
Dimensions
H
40 mm
(1.57 inches)
DIA
41 mm
(1.61 inches)
Weight
32.70 Grams
(1.05 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS200812
Medium
Silver
