Rare LG Antique French Sterling Silver 14" Jardiniere or Centerpiece, Legrand Paris silversmith

Antiques : Silver

 
Rare large antique French Napoleon III era sterling silver 14" jardiniere or centerpiece, classical or Empire styling with foliate decoration, acanthus & lion's paw feet and original SP inner lining! A very unique piece, great for holding a plant or floral arrangement as a centerpiece on your formal dining table! Also easily used as a serving piece, I can just picture it overflowing with a large roast & colorful vegetables. The outer frame & feet are in hallmarked sterling silver, the French Minerve or Minerva and silversmith marks for Legrand (50 rue Charlot, Paris). The inner tray with gadrooned border and finger ring handles is in fine old French silverplate. Very unique and a fabulous larger French silver piece!

Very good condition. Some slight wear to the silverplate liner (mostly a long the gadrooned upper rim). The sterling outer is in super condition with only a bend, dimple or two to the bottom horizontal lip (under the sp lining). See pictures for measurements.

Item ID: 308legrand
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