Silver Metal Menu Holder, 1900

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Superb silver-plated menu holder dating from the early 20th century, specially made for the Hôtel de l'Europe.

The holder is … Read more Superb silver-plated menu holder dating from the early 20th century, specially made for the Hôtel de l'Europe.

The holder is finely crafted in the shape of an elegantly sculpted upright bird, resting on a circular base engraved with the establishment's name. The bird's beak holds the menu.

This menu holder embodies the refinement of the art of the table in the grand, prestigious hotels of the Belle Époque. A decorative and functional element, it could hold menus, cards, or presentation documents.

A rare object steeped in history, ideal for a collection, a charming setting, or to revive the elegance of the great French hospitality establishments of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. See less