Christofle: Important Trophy ''to The Horticultural Society Of Orléans And Loiret, 1881''

Prestigious circular trophy in silver-plated bronze, with rich and sumptuous ornamentation. A true speaking work, offered ''To the Horticultural Society of Orléans and Loiret, 1881'' Symbols galore adorn this work. The entire decoration is in high relief, with in the center, in an engraved surround ''Société des agriculteurs de France - Mémoire sur les effets du froid de l'hiver de 1979-1880'', the muse of the harvest holding her sickle on her heart and at arm's length a sheaf of wheat with at her feet a putto clasping a beehive, against which is leaned another muse symbolizing knowledge, holding her tablets in one hand and in the other her quill clasped on her protective belly, with at her feet a putto holding a torch to light and offer the necessary warmth. The lower cartouche serving as a platform depicts a scene of sowing and plowing with an ox in the effort and jubilant Putti working in joy, on which is engraved ''CHRISTOFLE & Cie''. The marli, also very rich, with a large sheaf of wheat engraved in the central shield, then in a circular frieze sheaves of wheat for the people and oats for the livestock alternated by a garland of vine leaves and grapes. It is engraved in its interlacing '' agriculture - livestock economy - viticulture - forestry - horticulture - rural engineering - agricultural industries - sericulture and entomology - rural economy and legislation - agricultural education - horse production ''

Conditions: Very good condition
Dimensions: - Diameter: 45.5 cm.