{"product_id":"dackel-messerbankchen-5er-set-frankreich-1960er-70er-jahre","title":"Dachshund knife rests – set of 5, France, 1960s\/70s","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese five charming knife rests in the shape of small dachshunds originate from France and are a lovely example of the playful table culture of the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dachshunds' elongated bodies form a practical rest for knives or other cutlery. Their stylized heads, short legs, and perked-up tails give the little figures a characteristic silhouette. The silver-colored finish highlights the elegant yet humorous design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch knife rests, known in France as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eporte-couteaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prevent used cutlery from having to be placed directly on the tablecloth. As small decorative objects, the five dachshunds are also a special eye-catcher on the set table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 1960s–1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: brass, silver-plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 1.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 22 g each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: 5 knife rests in a set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are vintage everyday objects with corresponding signs of age and use. The metal surfaces show scratches, abrasion, and some discoloration in places. There are also traces of oxidation on the undersides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual little set that combines French table culture with a wink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Fields","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66015964889356,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/7520\/9033\/files\/dackel-messerbaenkchen-5er-set-frankreich-vintage.jpg?v=1792059622","url":"https:\/\/peter-fields.com\/en\/products\/dackel-messerbankchen-5er-set-frankreich-1960er-70er-jahre","provider":"Peter Fields","version":"1.0","type":"link"}