Jardinière - Silverplated
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Armand Frénais Silversmith Company, a silver-plated Louis XV Rococo style jardinière with a rare original inner liner, dating from circa 1900 in good antique condition, France, measures 28 cm in length with a shallow 1 cm height and depth.
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ARMAND FRENAIS Silversmith Company
An Important Antique Silver-Plated Louis XV Rococo Style Jardinière /
Condition: Good Antique Condition (with Rare Original Liner)
Description:
A magnificent and heavy antique silver-plated jardinière (table centerpiece / cachepot) designed in the opulent French Rococo (Louis XV) taste. This exceptional Belle Époque masterpiece, dating to circa 1900, features finely detailed asymmetrical rocaille motifs, pierced openwork reliefs, embossed rose garlands, and elegantly scrolled feet.
A Rare Collector’s Highlight:
This piece is complete with its rare, original metal liner (inner basket). While most liners from this era have been lost or succumbed to corrosion over the decades, this example remains intact, significantly enhancing the desirability and investment value for collectors.
Condition Report:
In good antique condition. The silver plating is beautifully preserved, showcasing a luster and an authentic, soft patina. Free from deep dents, or hidden repairs. The original internal liner displays honest signs of age and historic wear, yet remains completely solid, and fully functional.
Dimensions & Weight:
Length: 28 cm
Heavy, about 2,5-3 kilograms
ARMAND FRENAIS Silversmith Company
An Important Antique Silver-Plated Louis XV Rococo Style Jardinière /
Condition: Good Antique Condition (with Rare Original Liner)
Description:
A magnificent and heavy antique silver-plated jardinière (table centerpiece / cachepot) designed in the opulent French Rococo (Louis XV) taste. This exceptional Belle Époque masterpiece, dating to circa 1900, features finely detailed asymmetrical rocaille motifs, pierced openwork reliefs, embossed rose garlands, and elegantly scrolled feet.
A Rare Collector’s Highlight:
This piece is complete with its rare, original metal liner (inner basket). While most liners from this era have been lost or succumbed to corrosion over the decades, this example remains intact, significantly enhancing the desirability and investment value for collectors.
Condition Report:
In good antique condition. The silver plating is beautifully preserved, showcasing a luster and an authentic, soft patina. Free from deep dents, or hidden repairs. The original internal liner displays honest signs of age and historic wear, yet remains completely solid, and fully functional.
Dimensions & Weight:
Length: 28 cm
Heavy, about 2,5-3 kilograms
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
France
Material
Silverplated
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
or later, 1850-1900
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