Lapar - Tongs - .950 silver - 1850-1900

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Antique sugar tongs in .950 silver by Lapar, Paris, France, dating to 1850–1900, measuring 15 cm long with a 3 cm width and 3 cm depth, weighing 40 g, in excellent condition with light signs of wear and age.

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Description from the seller

The object shown in the selected region of the image is an antique silver sugar tongs, finely decorated with baroque/rococo style motifs.

Identification of the Punch "LL" in Paris

In the French goldsmith and silverware scenario (Paris), The H&H maker's mark (poinçon de maître) on French silver from Paris belongs to the silversmith partnership Charles Hack and Achille Hourdequin

Massive Silver with 40 g of pure Silver and extremely rare art piece


Louis Lapar: Famous Parisian silversmith active in the second half of the 19th century (later succeeded by Georges Lapar), known for the production of eclectic pieces of the highest quality.

The object shown in the selected region of the image is an antique silver sugar tongs, finely decorated with baroque/rococo style motifs.

Identification of the Punch "LL" in Paris

In the French goldsmith and silverware scenario (Paris), The H&H maker's mark (poinçon de maître) on French silver from Paris belongs to the silversmith partnership Charles Hack and Achille Hourdequin

Massive Silver with 40 g of pure Silver and extremely rare art piece


Louis Lapar: Famous Parisian silversmith active in the second half of the 19th century (later succeeded by Georges Lapar), known for the production of eclectic pieces of the highest quality.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
40 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
Paris
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Lapar
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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