Tray - Silver
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Selected by Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Elegant small contoured-edged solid silver tray dating to 1900–1910, weighing 278 g with dimensions 27 cm by 17.5 cm, made in France by Cailar Bayard and bearing the Minerve mark and the master mark C B, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear and no monogram.
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Description from the seller
Elegant small, gently undulating solid silver tray (Minerva hallmark), made by the prestigious Parisian silversmith house Cailar Bayard (active until 1912, the date of its acquisition by Christofle).
Details of the piece:
• Style: Louis XV / Rocaille with contoured edges and delicately pierced handles.
• Decoration: Fine undercutting of floral and foliate motifs on the marli, attesting to the high quality of the silversmith’s craftsmanship.
• Weight: 278 grams of silver
• Personalization: Unmonogrammed object (free of family engravings).
Hallmarks perfectly authenticated:
• Master mark: Diamond with the initials "C B" surrounding a radiating sun (official mark of the Cailar Bayard house).
• Title mark: Minerva’s head (official guarantee of French sterling silver).
• Control marks: Presence of additional assay/control marks on the reverse.
Condition:
Very good overall condition. No distortions or major dents. Beautiful brilliance and well-preserved details.
This refined piece constitutes an excellent testament to the art of living French-style during the Belle Époque, ideal for a collector or as a high-end decorative object.
Elegant small, gently undulating solid silver tray (Minerva hallmark), made by the prestigious Parisian silversmith house Cailar Bayard (active until 1912, the date of its acquisition by Christofle).
Details of the piece:
• Style: Louis XV / Rocaille with contoured edges and delicately pierced handles.
• Decoration: Fine undercutting of floral and foliate motifs on the marli, attesting to the high quality of the silversmith’s craftsmanship.
• Weight: 278 grams of silver
• Personalization: Unmonogrammed object (free of family engravings).
Hallmarks perfectly authenticated:
• Master mark: Diamond with the initials "C B" surrounding a radiating sun (official mark of the Cailar Bayard house).
• Title mark: Minerva’s head (official guarantee of French sterling silver).
• Control marks: Presence of additional assay/control marks on the reverse.
Condition:
Very good overall condition. No distortions or major dents. Beautiful brilliance and well-preserved details.
This refined piece constitutes an excellent testament to the art of living French-style during the Belle Époque, ideal for a collector or as a high-end decorative object.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
278 g
Material
Silver
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
27 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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