George V Novelty Silver Duck Letter Opener After Benjamin Rabier
SAMPSON MORDAN & CO, London 1921
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A rare early 20th century silver Letter Opener, the terminal formed as a comical smiling Duck, after a design by Benjamin Rabier.
By Sampson Mordan & Co, London, 1921.
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 - £425.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair.
Dimensions
H
217 mm
(8.54 inches)
Weight
43.00 Grams
(1.38 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
EBPP040113
Medium
Silver
