Table knife (12) - Horn, Steel - Thiers

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Set of 12 "Au Gaulois" Knives – Natural Horn Handles – Thiers, France
Description
Elegant and rare complete set of 12 table/steak knives produced by the historic French cutlery maker "Au Gaulois" of Thiers. The brand, featuring the famous logo of the Gaulish warrior with winged helmet, is synonymous with excellence in the tradition of French flatware from the 20th century.
Technical Details:
Handle Material: Real high-quality natural horn. Material verified by thermal test (keratin smell) and shows the natural bluish fluorescence under UV light, typical of authentic organic horn.
Blades: High-quality stainless steel with the "Au Gaulois" mark engraved on each blade.
Design: Classic, ergonomic line with finely worked collars that join blade to handle.
Dimensions: Total length of each knife: 23.5 cm.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The horn retains its shine and the original grain. Blades intact and well sharpened.
Set includes: The set is housed in its original vintage box with blue velvet lining.
Shipping Notes:
Shipping is only to mainland Italy and the Italian islands (Sicily, Sardinia). SHIPPING TO ISLANDS NOT belonging to Italian territory (e.g., Canary Islands, Azores, Balearic Islands, Corsica or overseas territories) is NOT available.

Set of 12 "Au Gaulois" Knives – Natural Horn Handles – Thiers, France
Description
Elegant and rare complete set of 12 table/steak knives produced by the historic French cutlery maker "Au Gaulois" of Thiers. The brand, featuring the famous logo of the Gaulish warrior with winged helmet, is synonymous with excellence in the tradition of French flatware from the 20th century.
Technical Details:
Handle Material: Real high-quality natural horn. Material verified by thermal test (keratin smell) and shows the natural bluish fluorescence under UV light, typical of authentic organic horn.
Blades: High-quality stainless steel with the "Au Gaulois" mark engraved on each blade.
Design: Classic, ergonomic line with finely worked collars that join blade to handle.
Dimensions: Total length of each knife: 23.5 cm.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The horn retains its shine and the original grain. Blades intact and well sharpened.
Set includes: The set is housed in its original vintage box with blue velvet lining.
Shipping Notes:
Shipping is only to mainland Italy and the Italian islands (Sicily, Sardinia). SHIPPING TO ISLANDS NOT belonging to Italian territory (e.g., Canary Islands, Azores, Balearic Islands, Corsica or overseas territories) is NOT available.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Thiers
Title additional information
Thiers
Number of objects
12
Country of origin
France
Material
Horn, Steel
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
23.5 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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