Boulenger - Centrepiece - .950 silver

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Inés Fernández
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Description from the seller

Title: Superb jardinière / centerpiece Louis XV Rocaille in Solid Silver 950 – Maison Boulenger (Late 19th Century)
weight: 712g
Description:
For sale a magnificent and elegant oblong jardinière from the late 19th century in French solid silver. A high-quality silversmith piece signed by the prestigious Parisian house Boulenger, active in Paris.
The item features a rich, dynamic decoration of asymmetric scrolls, foliate clasps, and shells typical of Rocaille art in the Louis XV style. It rests on four feet with spirals superbly integrated into the structure.
Guarantees and official hallmarks:
French duty mark: Minerva's head in an octagon, guaranteeing 950/1000 Pure Silver (First Title, high purity).
Master silversmith mark: Official lozenge of Adolphe Boulenger with the crescent moon (registered between 1876 and 1899), certifying manufacture before 1900.

And its interior tray in silver-plated metal.

Title: Superb jardinière / centerpiece Louis XV Rocaille in Solid Silver 950 – Maison Boulenger (Late 19th Century)
weight: 712g
Description:
For sale a magnificent and elegant oblong jardinière from the late 19th century in French solid silver. A high-quality silversmith piece signed by the prestigious Parisian house Boulenger, active in Paris.
The item features a rich, dynamic decoration of asymmetric scrolls, foliate clasps, and shells typical of Rocaille art in the Louis XV style. It rests on four feet with spirals superbly integrated into the structure.
Guarantees and official hallmarks:
French duty mark: Minerva's head in an octagon, guaranteeing 950/1000 Pure Silver (First Title, high purity).
Master silversmith mark: Official lozenge of Adolphe Boulenger with the crescent moon (registered between 1876 and 1899), certifying manufacture before 1900.

And its interior tray in silver-plated metal.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Louis XV
Gross weight
712 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
France
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Boulenger
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
13 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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