Centrepiece - Silver - French Silver Jardiniere
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French silver jardinière centrepiece marked BOIN-TABURET A PARIS with export mark and tête de Mercure, dating from the late 19th century, dimensions 15.5 cm high by 25.5 cm diameter, main silver component 3055 g with removable liner (believed silver plated) 587 g, total 3642 g, in good condition with normal signs of use and ageing, featuring a removable inner liner and a Greek inscription.
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Description from the seller
French silver table centrepiece / jardinière marked for Boin-Taburet, Paris, late 19th century.
Plus marked with Export mark, tête de Mercure, used after 1878, 1st title.
The piece is richly decorated in relief with floral and classical motifs and is fitted with a removable inner liner.
It is marked “BOIN-TABURET A PARIS” and bears additional French silver hallmarks, all shown in the photographs.
Of particular interest is the original Greek presentation inscription:
“Τοις προσφιλεστάτοις μου τέκνοις Στεφάνω και Ελένη. Ενθύμιον Πατρικόν. Ευσταθίου Ευγενίδη.”
Translated:
“To my dearest children, Stephanos and Eleni. A paternal keepsake. Efstathios Eugenidis.”
Dimensions:
Height: 15.5 cm
Diameter: 25.5 cm
Weight:
Main silver component : 3055 g
Removable liner believed to be silver plated: 587 g
Total gross weight: 3642 g
The centrepiece is in good condition considering its age, with normal signs of use and ageing. Please refer carefully to the photographs, which form an important part of the description.
The piece has remained in my family for many years.
Seller's Story
Rogkotis Heritage (circa.gr) is an antiquarian family business based in Athens, Greece, with roots going back to 1913 in Avissinia Square.
We specialize in rare books, historical documents, maps, photographs, share certificates, and collectible objects from Greece and abroad.
All our items come from carefully preserved collections, many inherited from previous generations of our family. We aim to provide buyers with authentic, well-documented pieces of history, always accompanied by honest descriptions and provenance details.
Visit our full catalogue at circa.gr.
Translated by Google TranslateFrench silver table centrepiece / jardinière marked for Boin-Taburet, Paris, late 19th century.
Plus marked with Export mark, tête de Mercure, used after 1878, 1st title.
The piece is richly decorated in relief with floral and classical motifs and is fitted with a removable inner liner.
It is marked “BOIN-TABURET A PARIS” and bears additional French silver hallmarks, all shown in the photographs.
Of particular interest is the original Greek presentation inscription:
“Τοις προσφιλεστάτοις μου τέκνοις Στεφάνω και Ελένη. Ενθύμιον Πατρικόν. Ευσταθίου Ευγενίδη.”
Translated:
“To my dearest children, Stephanos and Eleni. A paternal keepsake. Efstathios Eugenidis.”
Dimensions:
Height: 15.5 cm
Diameter: 25.5 cm
Weight:
Main silver component : 3055 g
Removable liner believed to be silver plated: 587 g
Total gross weight: 3642 g
The centrepiece is in good condition considering its age, with normal signs of use and ageing. Please refer carefully to the photographs, which form an important part of the description.
The piece has remained in my family for many years.
Seller's Story
Rogkotis Heritage (circa.gr) is an antiquarian family business based in Athens, Greece, with roots going back to 1913 in Avissinia Square.
We specialize in rare books, historical documents, maps, photographs, share certificates, and collectible objects from Greece and abroad.
All our items come from carefully preserved collections, many inherited from previous generations of our family. We aim to provide buyers with authentic, well-documented pieces of history, always accompanied by honest descriptions and provenance details.
Visit our full catalogue at circa.gr.
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Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
3.7 kg
Title additional information
French Silver Jardiniere
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
15.5 cm
Width
25.5 cm
Depth
25.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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