Antique Louis XVI Revival French Silver-Plated Jardinière, 1890

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An exceptionally elegant antique french silver-plated jardinière, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890, and executed in the refined … Read more An exceptionally elegant antique french silver-plated jardinière, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890, and executed in the refined louis xvi revival / belle époque tradition.

this substantial decorative centerpiece features a richly ornamented openwork silver-plated frame with classical laurel branches, floral garlands, scrolling handles and an elegant central cartouche. The four finely modeled feet are decorated with floral and foliate details, giving the piece an architectural and distinctly luxurious appearance.
the jardinière retains its removable heavy silver-plated inner liner, beautifully shaped with a scalloped outline that follows the contours of the outer frame. The contrast between the polished liner and the richly detailed pierced gallery emphasizes the exceptional craftsmanship of this late-19th-century french decorative object.
originally designed as a jardinière or table centerpiece, it would have been used for flowers, decorative arrangements or fruit on an elegant dining or console table. Today it makes a sophisticated antique silver centerpiece, flower vessel, decorative bowl or luxury interior accent, particularly suited to classical, parisian, eclectic and maximalist interiors.

a highly decorative example of french antique silver plate, combining substantial weight, refined proportions and elaborate period ornamentation. Its generous 44 cm width gives the piece considerable presence while remaining elegant enough for a dining table, console, mantel or sideboard.

origin: france
period: late 19th century, circa 1890
style: louis xvi revival / belle époque
material: heavy silver plate / silver-plated metal
dimensions: w 44 × d 15 × h 15 cm
approximately 17.3 × 6 × 6 inches

an impressive collector’s piece for admirers of antique french silver, silver-plated decorative objects, historic tableware and european decorative arts. See less