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Item Overview:
For your consideration is a beautiful, complete antique set of eight (8) Art Deco enameled figural place card holders (or menu holders), dating from the interwar period (circa 1920s–1930s). Origin & Provenance:
These exquisite pieces feature the rare and highly desirable historical maker's stamp on the underside of their weighted bases: "TCHECOSLOVAQUIE" (the French spelling for Czechoslovakia). This stamp indicates they were manufactured during the height of the Czechoslovakian Art Deco metalwork era specifically for export to the high-end French luxury market.Design Details:
The set features hand-painted enameled flat metal figures depicting 18th-century Rococo/Crinoline style gentlemen and elegant ladies in mid-bow, curtsey, or carrying flower bouquets. Each figure stands securely on an integrated, heavy oval/heart-shaped metal base weight. The base features a precise slot directly behind the character designed to elegantly hold a paper name card or menu card for dinner parties.Specifications:
Quantity: Complete set of 8 holders
Origin: Czechoslovakia (Stamped "TCHECOSLOVAQUIE")
- Era: Antique / Art Deco (c. 1920s)
- Material: Hand-painted enamel over base metal/brass**Condition Report:**
The set is in very good antique condition given its age. The enameled fronts display vibrant, intact colors with minor paint wear/flea bites consistent with age and gentle use. The weighted metal bases retain a beautiful, untouched vintage patina. Please refer to all photos for an accurate depiction of condition."
