French Fighting Bird Table Ornaments S/2

A pair of French silver-plate rooster table ornaments, depicting their past love for cock fighting. With the Gallic rooster (le coq gauloi) being the national symbol of France, the rooster has been a highly collectible staple in homes for hundreds of years. These ornaments famously adorn French table settings in the city and the country. This pair is from France, the whimsical birds were produced in several European countries and the UK. Unsigned.