French .950 Solid Sterling Silver Oval Jardinière by Master Silversmith Léon Lapar Offered for auction is a French .950 solid sterling silver openwork jardinière gallery (planter / centerpiece holder), complete with its original fitted silver-plated liner. Made in Paris by Léon Lapar between 1878 and 1897, the solid silver outer frame weighs 210 grams of high-grade .950 French silver. Key Highlights & Artistry: Prestigious Paris Silversmith: Bears the lozenge mark of Léon Lapar along with his full written script signature L. Lapar along the rim. Operating from 16 rue de Choiseul, Lapar was renowned for high-end Neoclassical and Rococo hollowware. Louis XVI Revival Architecture: Features openwork pierced galleried walls with fluted columns, draped floral garlands, bowknots, a slotted lower band, and spherical corner finials. Elite Silver Standard: Hallmarked on the rim with the Minerva 1st Standard punch (1er Titre), guaranteeing .950 silver purity. Length: 24 cm | Width: 18 cm | Height: 7.5 cm Liner & Condition: Very good antique condition. The outer solid silver frame is structurally crisp with brilliant luster. The original brass liner fits securely; its silver plating displays age-appropriate surface rubbing that reveals a warm, golden underlying brass hue beneath. A refined French table centerpiece for floral displays or antique silver collections. Fast, Tracked, and Fully Insured Worldwide Shipping.