ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH MONUMENTAL SOLID SILVER FIGURAL CENTREPIECE c.1858
19th Century French silver figural centerpiece comport, standing on four hoof shaped feet, the cast base applied with four animal heads flanked by ears of wheat. the supporting body made up of two realistically modelled cast female figures, one holding flowers, a Shepperd's stick and a rake, the other holding wheat and a sickle. Flanked by a shepherds dog and on the other side agricultural equipment, the top dish is beautifully engraved with scrolling flowers and wheat on matted background, the detachable central dish is partially gilt. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950), Paris, year 1858, Unknown Maker.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4338
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century French monumental solid silver figural centerpiece comport, standing on four hoof shaped feet, the cast base applied with four animal heads flanked by ears of wheat. the supporting body made up of two realistically modelled cast female figures, one holding flowers, a Shepperd's stick and a rake, the other holding wheat and a sickle. Flanked by a shepherds dog and on the other side agricultural equipment, the top dish is beautifully engraved with scrolling flowers and wheat on matted background, the detachable central dish is partially gilt. All parts hallmarked French silver (Minerva's head, 950 high standard), Paris, year 1858, Maker (unknown).
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 43cm
Width: 38cm
Weight: 8760g
