Henri Lapeyre - Sugar bowl - .950 silver
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Art Nouveau silver sugar bowl with lid by Paris silversmith Henri Lapeyre (active 1895–1923), made in .950 silver, weighing 468 g, with dimensions 18 cm high (with lid), 12.5 cm high (without lid), 10 cm interior depth and 17.5 cm width, in very good antique condition with untouched patina and one small unobtrusive dent.
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The item offered for auction is a beautiful, richly decorated silver sugar bowl with lid, crafted by the renowned Parisian silversmith Henri Lapeyre, active between 1895 and 1923.
The piece has survived in very good condition for its age and retains its original, untouched patina, which highlights the ornamental details. The silver has never been polished — it was preserved exclusively using museum-grade conservation methods. The sugar bowl has one small, unobtrusive dent that does not affect its appearance.
Distinctive Features
Rich Art Nouveau / Belle Époque decoration
Flowing lines, botanical motifs, feet shaped as stylized leaves
Original lid with a finial in the form of a rose
Handcrafted with high-quality artisan workmanship
Hallmarks
1. Silversmith’s mark: HL (Henri Lapeyre)
In a diamond-shaped punch
Symbol: a spoon between two crescents
Registered: 19.11.1895
Deregistered: 30.03.1923
Confirms French origin and precise dating pre-1923.
2. French assay mark – “Minerva head”, silver fineness .950
Dimensions
Weight: 468 g
Height with lid: 18 cm
Height without lid: 12.5 cm
Depth (interior): 10 cm
Diameter of the body: 12.7 cm
Width (handle to handle): 17.5 cm
Condition
Antique condition.
Hallmarks are sharp and perfectly legible.
Very good condition for its age: light traces of use and light natural patina appropriate for its period, the lid fits perfectly.
Preserved in original, museum-quality condition, never polished, with one small, unobtrusive dent.
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly sculptural and beautifully executed piece of French silver craftsmanship.
Ready for display.
The item offered for auction is a beautiful, richly decorated silver sugar bowl with lid, crafted by the renowned Parisian silversmith Henri Lapeyre, active between 1895 and 1923.
The piece has survived in very good condition for its age and retains its original, untouched patina, which highlights the ornamental details. The silver has never been polished — it was preserved exclusively using museum-grade conservation methods. The sugar bowl has one small, unobtrusive dent that does not affect its appearance.
Distinctive Features
Rich Art Nouveau / Belle Époque decoration
Flowing lines, botanical motifs, feet shaped as stylized leaves
Original lid with a finial in the form of a rose
Handcrafted with high-quality artisan workmanship
Hallmarks
1. Silversmith’s mark: HL (Henri Lapeyre)
In a diamond-shaped punch
Symbol: a spoon between two crescents
Registered: 19.11.1895
Deregistered: 30.03.1923
Confirms French origin and precise dating pre-1923.
2. French assay mark – “Minerva head”, silver fineness .950
Dimensions
Weight: 468 g
Height with lid: 18 cm
Height without lid: 12.5 cm
Depth (interior): 10 cm
Diameter of the body: 12.7 cm
Width (handle to handle): 17.5 cm
Condition
Antique condition.
Hallmarks are sharp and perfectly legible.
Very good condition for its age: light traces of use and light natural patina appropriate for its period, the lid fits perfectly.
Preserved in original, museum-quality condition, never polished, with one small, unobtrusive dent.
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly sculptural and beautifully executed piece of French silver craftsmanship.
Ready for display.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
468 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
Paris
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Designer/Artist/Maker
Henri Lapeyre
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
18 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated Period
1895-1923
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