Édouard-Marcel Sandoz Collection of thirty-four Gallia animalier figural knife rests

Christofle
Switzerland / France, c. 1930
silver-plated metal

1¾ h × 3¼ w × ¾ d in (4 × 8 × 2 cm)

Collection is comprised of three dogs, two fish, three cats, three hares, three doves, three lions, five bears, three pigs, three peacocks, three swans, and three pelicans. Impressed manufacturer's mark to thirty-two examples 'O. Gallia' or 'Gallia' with hallmark.

smallest: ⅞ h × 3¼ w × ¾ d in (2 × 8 × 2 cm)

Condition: Most examples in very good condition. One hare knife rest is missing a back foot. One peacock is missing its crest feathers. Light scuffs and signs of use to each.

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