François Labat - Large Planter Centerpiece Sterling Silver Louis XVI Style

Very beautiful solid silver planter complete with its original interior trim, the latter in metal. Louis XVI style, this centerpiece is adorned with his attributes; garlands of roses in the belt and spring symbols on a matt grooved background, very raised ornaments on the whole body. between two friezes of crossed ribbons and leafy rosettes. Master silversmith: François Labat (1897-1920) hallmark: FL, a shoemaker's awl. Labat and Pugibet were the nephews of goldsmith Joseph Adoue (and their successors at 84, rue Quincampoix in Paris). François Labat charged on January 19, 1897 the same day with the deletion of the Labat & Pugibet hallmark (a shoemaker's awl also as a symbol). (deletion in 1920). Weight in solid silver (planter without its interior) - Weight sterling silver: 708 gr. Height - height: 8 cm. / 3. 15 in. Length: 40cm. / 15.75in. Width - width: 22 cm. / 8. 66 in. It should be noted some irregularities of use, micro-marks and micro-dents in particular on the reverse, therefore not very visible. Beautiful and imposing planter, imposing and elegant enough to take pride of place in the center of the table.