Orfèvre Ercuis - Knife rest (13) - Dieren - Silverplated - Miniature animals Art Deco

Set of 12 silver-plated butter knives in original presentation box, Ercuis, France.

A stylish set of 12 silver-plated knife holders (porte-couteaux) by the renowned French silversmith Ercuis. The knife holders are crafted in a sleek modernist animal/bird shape (as visible in the photos) and are supplied in the original box with satin lining, on which 'Ercuis' is gold-embossed.

Silversmith Ercuis – France.
Quantity: 12 pieces.
Dimensions: box: 32cm x 28cm x 4cm, little animals approximately 8.5cm x 2.5cm x 2cm, 1.480kg.

Good condition; minimal signs of use expected for this type of object, sporadically used.
See photos for details of the box and shelves.

Note: The fact that it is a complete set of 12 in the original box makes this an attractive table accessory for collectors or enthusiasts of French art-deco/table culture.

Ercuis is synonymous with French luxury table culture: founded in 1867 by Adrien-Céleste Pillon, specializing in silverware for both elegant private tables and large luxury hotels and transatlantic ships.
Ercuis supplied prestigious transportation such as the transatlantic ship SS Normandie, as well as luxury hotels.

The centaur mark (half man, half horse) has been the official trademark of Ercuis since the late 19th century, used on their silver-plated cutlery, candlesticks, and table accessories.
It refers to Cheiron, the wise centaur from Greek mythology — a symbol of strength, knowledge, and elegance — and was chosen by Ercuis as an allegory for the mastery of the craftsman.

Our tableware holders are part of the overall concept of table accessories — not only functional but also decorative.
For collectors of table silver or silver-plated accessories, such a complete set in a box is a valuable object.

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Insured and well packed.