George V Novelty Silver Rabier Duck Bookmark
Sampson Mordan & Co, Chester 1912
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A rare George V novelty silver Bookmark, the plain tapering blade with shoulders and comical duck surmount, in the style of Benjamin Rabier. The blade engraved with script initials HW.
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, 1912.
Sold - £365.00
Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair.
Dimensions
H
128 mm
(5.04 inches)
Weight
18.00 Grams
(0.58 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
EBPP150611C
Medium
Silver
