Argentier In Marquetry With Mechanism, Stamped Lardin, Circa 1770, 18th Century.

Rare and exceptional silver veneer with mechanism, stamped by André-Antoine LARDIN, (1724-1790), received Master on July 1, 1750, Louis XVI period, circa 1770, 18th century. The piece of furniture we are presenting is decorated with remarkable marquetry depicting musical instruments, vases and flowers. The woods used are rosewood, violet wood and rosewood. A push mechanism under the cabinet allows you to open the two front doors. The interior has two drawers, as well as removable shelves and a secret drawer in the center. A removable tray is located under the marble. Its original portor marble is surrounded by a golden broze ingot mold. Furniture that has always belonged to the same family, private collection. Dimensions: h.89.5 cm x l.98.5 cm x d.51 cm. History: André-Antoine Lardin, obtained his master's degree in 1750 and set up on rue de Charenton under the sign "au bois de Boulogne". He worked there until 1770, when he moved to rue Saint Nicolas. Its production is considerable. His furniture of all styles (Louis XIV, Louis XV, transition, Louis XVI) is very beautifully made with classic shapes and decorations. The woods used are rosewood, violet wood and inlaid with leaves or butterfly wings with dark rosewood frames. Lardin's characteristic was his stamp affixed in very large letters in an energetic manner, on several places of the same piece of furniture. Museums: Carnavalet, Paris.