Christofle - Eugène Volinkyne - Knife rest (12) - Silverplated

Complete series of 12 animal knife rests by Eugene VOLYNKINE for Gallia-Christofle.
inspired by La Fontaine's fables.
These art deco-style knife rests are at once functional and appreciable as sculpture.
1 pig, 1 bear, 1 pelican
1 swan, 1 dove, 1 sleeping cat
1 sleeping dog, 1 greyhound, 1 hare
1 peacock, 1 lion, 1 swordfish
in silvery metal, showing signs of wear related to use
manufactured by GALLIA
All subjects are stamped gallia