Silver-gilt 1st Empire Silver-gilt Basket

Object description :

"Silver-gilt 1st Empire Silver-gilt Basket "

Oval silver-gilt basket from the Empire period, lined with a frieze of palmettes and 4 medallions decorated with vine branches on a matte background, alternating with chiseled patterns of sheaves of reeds.

Weight: 340g
Length : 28.3cm.
Width: 17.9cm

Goldsmith : Pierre Paraud (received in 1800)
Famous Parisian silversmith, specialized particularly in liturgical pieces who is actived from 1800 to 1812 (date of death)
ref: 112259

Price: 2 300 €

Artist: Pierre Paraud
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Perfect condition

Material: Vermeil
Length: 28,3cm
Width: 17,9cm

Reference: 1067138