Tray - Grape leaves - Silvered bronze

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Antique silver-plated bronze tray from 1910–1920, in Napoleonic III style with relief grape leaves edging and integral handles, measuring 58 cm by 35 cm and 5 cm deep, made in France and in good used condition with minor signs of age.

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This silvered-bronze tray, produced in the first half of the 20th century, is a piece that faithfully reclaims the ornamental spirit of the Napoleon III style, where decorative exuberance coexists with a very marked structural elegance. Its outline, wide and slightly undulating, is traversed by rich decoration in grape leaves, modeled with fine relief and a vegetal rhythm that gives movement and depth to the edge. That motif, so characteristic of the nineteenth-century taste for stylized nature, creates a visual frame that transforms the smooth central surface into a stage of contrast.

The handles, integrated into the edge line, extend the ornamentation with soft curves and details that recall French goldsmithing of the Second Empire. The silvered bronze, with its sober shine and settled patina, adds character and a noble presence that makes the tray both a functional object and a decorative piece with historical identity.

Overall, it is a tray that combines solidity, refinement, and a palatial air, perfect for dressing a table, serving with distinction, or shining as a decorative element in a sideboard. A piece that carries with it the elegant theatricality of Napoleon III reinterpreted in the craftsmanship of the first half of the 20th century.

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Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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This silvered-bronze tray, produced in the first half of the 20th century, is a piece that faithfully reclaims the ornamental spirit of the Napoleon III style, where decorative exuberance coexists with a very marked structural elegance. Its outline, wide and slightly undulating, is traversed by rich decoration in grape leaves, modeled with fine relief and a vegetal rhythm that gives movement and depth to the edge. That motif, so characteristic of the nineteenth-century taste for stylized nature, creates a visual frame that transforms the smooth central surface into a stage of contrast.

The handles, integrated into the edge line, extend the ornamentation with soft curves and details that recall French goldsmithing of the Second Empire. The silvered bronze, with its sober shine and settled patina, adds character and a noble presence that makes the tray both a functional object and a decorative piece with historical identity.

Overall, it is a tray that combines solidity, refinement, and a palatial air, perfect for dressing a table, serving with distinction, or shining as a decorative element in a sideboard. A piece that carries with it the elegant theatricality of Napoleon III reinterpreted in the craftsmanship of the first half of the 20th century.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Napoleon III Style
Bronze type
Silvered bronze
Material
Bronze
Model
Grape leaves
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
35 cm
Width
58 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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Objects sold
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