Christofle - Important Table Centerpiece In Sterling Silver Nineteenth

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.
Our pieces of silverware are carefully selected for their quality, restored in perfect condition by our silversmiths experts in removal, brightening Remains the use of time (micro scratches ) which is the prerogative of their authenticity.
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