Lot 38
  • 38

A Set of Twelve French Silver Dinner Plates, maker's mark ED below a helmeted head, Paris, circa 1900

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases with maker's mark, four with standard marks for .950
  • diameter 9 1/2 in.
  • 24.1cm
shaped circular, the borders chased and engraved with ribbon-tied floral garlands and a shellwork cartouche enclosing initials LSA, the rim applied with flowers and foliate scrolls

Condition

minor scratches from use, a few with very minor salt stains, one lacking engraved intials
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