Solid silver centerpiece in a round shape, placed on rolling clog feet. The subject is a decoration of sheep as well as heads of bulls framing a sculpture of a Shepherd dressed in the antique, probably CERES symbolizing earthly fertility. This sculpture rests on a fluted, leafy base, shaped like cornucopias.
Dimensions: height 58 cm – Diameter of the base 52 X 50 CM
Material: Silver 1st title 950/°°
Weight: 12 kg approx.
Hallmark: MINERVA
Period: Second half of the 19th century
Goldsmith: CHRISTOFLE in PARIS
Origin: France
From 1870, the Ministry of Agriculture instituted a competition between the greatest French goldsmiths for the creation of pieces of silverware given to the winners of the Agricultural Exhibitions and CHRISTOFLE participated in it.
Dimensions: height 58 cm – Diameter of the base 52 X 50 CM
Material: Silver 1st title 950/°°
Weight: 12 kg approx.
Hallmark: MINERVA
Period: Second half of the 19th century
Goldsmith: CHRISTOFLE in PARIS
Origin: France
From 1870, the Ministry of Agriculture instituted a competition between the greatest French goldsmiths for the creation of pieces of silverware given to the winners of the Agricultural Exhibitions and CHRISTOFLE participated in it.
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Creator:Christofle(Artist)
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Style:Napoleon III(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Sterling Silver
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1890
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Condition:ExcellentMinor losses.
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Seller Location:SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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Reference Number:Seller: LU9718239615862
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