Art Deco Animal-Shaped Knife Rests in Silver-Plated Metal by Christofle Gallia, France, 1930, Set of 6

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A set of six art deco silver-plated knife rests by gallia, a company associated with christofle, france, circa 1930.

each … Read more A set of six art deco silver-plated knife rests by gallia, a company associated with christofle, france, circa 1930.

each knife rest takes the form of a stylized animal: cat, lion, pig, dog, bird, and bear. The silhouettes are rendered in a style highly characteristic of art deco, with simplified volumes, taut lines, and a sense of movement that gives each piece its own unique personality.

bordering between functional object and small table sculpture, this set reflects the taste of the 1920s and 1930s for modernized animal forms. The bodies are deliberately refined, almost geometric, while a few incised or modeled details are enough to identify each animal.

made of silver-plated metal, the knife rests have a polished surface that accentuates the interplay of light on the forms. One of them bears the mark "gallia" as well as an "oc" hallmark, visible on the underside.

their compact size and variety make this a particularly decorative set, ideal for a festive table or an art deco tableware collection.

dimensions: approximately 9 cm long per piece.

very good vintage condition. The set shows slight signs of wear and fine surface scratches consistent with its age, without significantly altering its overall appearance. This piece has an attribution mark,
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