"Gallia Christofle Silverware Set 1900-1925, Ric & Rac Rabier Sandoz Salt Cellars, Art Nouveau Deco"
I am offering this lovely and interesting set of silverware from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods by Gallia Christofle. It comprises the following: - 2 silver-plated salt cellars by Gallia/Christofle depicting two stylized dogs with their receptacles for the salt cellars, one dog sitting and one standing. These designs are based on the comic strip by Pol Rab, creator of the two dogs Ric and Rac, a white fox terrier and a black Scottish terrier. Raymond Henri Abraham, known as Pol Rab, was a French draftsman, illustrator, and poster artist born on August 25, 1898, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris and died on February 19, 1933, in Hauteville-Lompnes. These salt cellars are in very good used condition with slight traces of oxidation but no damage. The crystal receptacles are missing, as is the case 9 times out of 10, but it is possible to find replacements. Both are signed with the usual Gallia stamps underneath. Dimensions of the standing dog: 9 x 5 cm, dimensions of the sitting dog: 8 x 5.5 cm. Price of these salt cellars alone: €350. A silver-plated metal mustard pot with its Gallia Christofle crystal receptacle in the Art Nouveau style. A magnificent and rare mustard pot in a naturalistic form, in the true "noodle" style of Art Nouveau, this design is reminiscent of the masters of the genre such as Majorelle, Colonna, De Feure, Gaillard, Guimard, etc. In very good condition and Complete set. Usual signature and hallmark underneath. Height: 8cm. Price of this mustard pot alone: €65. - A pretty silver-plated metal cup, also from Christofle, in an Art Deco tulip shape, with the engraved inscription "Martine". Good condition, some slight signs of wear. Usual hallmark underneath. Height: 8cm. Price of this cup alone: €40. Or - Finally, a very pretty and original silver-plated metal napkin ring with a fun animal motif depicting a monkey, an ibis, and four elephants playing, engraved in relief. Signed with two hallmarks that I haven't identified, perhaps Christofle again? In good condition. Diameter: 4.5cm. Price of this napkin ring alone: €35. Or price for the set: €400 (your choice).