GM Orfevres - Bread basket - silver metal - Flat display basket
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This early 20th-century French silver-plated metal serving dish or basket, signed GM Orfevres, is in the Louis XV style and measures 39 cm long including its handles.
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Beautiful Silver-Plated Serving Dish or Basket – Signed GM (Silversmith) – Louis XIV / Louis XV Style
Description:
For sale: a magnificent, deep silver-plated dish or table basket dating from the early 20th century.
This very attractive piece features classic, curving lines, highlighted by an elegant border of fine lines. It is distinguished by two superb handles, finely chased with scrollwork and curling foliage motifs.
• Signature / Hallmarks: Signed on the back with the silversmith’s initials, GM (with associated silversmith’s hallmarks).
• Condition: In beautiful overall condition, with a superb shine to the silver plating. There are slight, fine scratches from use on the base, entirely normal for its age and in no way detracting from the beauty of the piece. No significant loss of plating or deformation.
• Use: Ideal as a bread basket, an elegant serving dish for festive tables, or simply as a superb classic decorative piece on a sideboard.
Dimensions and weight:
• Length: 39 cm including handles
• Width: 23 cm
• Height: 6.5 cm
• Weight: 823 grams
Carefully, quickly, and securely shipped
Beautiful Silver-Plated Serving Dish or Basket – Signed GM (Silversmith) – Louis XIV / Louis XV Style
Description:
For sale: a magnificent, deep silver-plated dish or table basket dating from the early 20th century.
This very attractive piece features classic, curving lines, highlighted by an elegant border of fine lines. It is distinguished by two superb handles, finely chased with scrollwork and curling foliage motifs.
• Signature / Hallmarks: Signed on the back with the silversmith’s initials, GM (with associated silversmith’s hallmarks).
• Condition: In beautiful overall condition, with a superb shine to the silver plating. There are slight, fine scratches from use on the base, entirely normal for its age and in no way detracting from the beauty of the piece. No significant loss of plating or deformation.
• Use: Ideal as a bread basket, an elegant serving dish for festive tables, or simply as a superb classic decorative piece on a sideboard.
Dimensions and weight:
• Length: 39 cm including handles
• Width: 23 cm
• Height: 6.5 cm
• Weight: 823 grams
Carefully, quickly, and securely shipped
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
823 g
Style subtype
Louis XV Style
Title additional information
Flat display basket
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
GM Orfevres
Material
silver metal
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6.5 cm
Width
39 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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