Set 3 George V Novelty Silver 'Farmyard Animal' Menu Holders - Benjamin Rabier
Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1911
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A fine set of three Edwardian novelty silver Menu Holders formed as comical farmyard animals: a cockerel, a duck and a rabbit, standing on domed circular bases. Designed and signed by Benjamin Rabier.
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.
By Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester, 1911
Sold - £750.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair.
Dimensions
H
58 mm
(2.28 inches)
DIA
42 mm
(1.65 inches)
Weight
104.00 Grams
(3.34 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
008163-80
Medium
Silver
