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Pr. French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Surtout-de-Table Centerpieces

Name: Pr. French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Surtout-de-Table Centerpieces
Brand: Paul Canaux and Company 1
Price: 12950 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze surtout-de-Table plateau centerpieces by the Parsian Orfèvre Paul Canaux et Cie. The ovoid shaped gilt-bronze bodies with floral, acanthus and leaves design fitted with a mirror plate. These pair of plateau's were manufactured by the workshop of Paul Canaux et Cie. in Paris during the period between 1892 and 1911. One stamped "P. Canaux et Cie Orfèvres - Paris" on the underside. Circa: Paris, 1900. Paul Canaux was a manufacturer jeweler-silversmith, active at 30 rue des Francs-Bourgeois in Paris, succeeding the silversmith and plater Joseph Mégemond, he entered his hallmark on 9 August 1888. Paul Canaux based his an anvil as symbol hallmark on that of his predecessor Mégemond. He was a manufacturer of silverware, cutlery, tea sets, centerpieces, serving dishes, plateau's and other silver and gilt-bronze objects d'art. His maker’s hallmark was struck off on the 12th of April 1892 and at the same date a new maker’s hallmark "PC & Cie" was registered, as the house changed its name to "Paul Canaux et Cie". Paul Canaux & Cie. still manufacturer jeweler-silversmith, now at 30 boulevard Malesherbes, but moved to 127 rue de Turenne, also in Paris, around 1889. Measures: Length: 29 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) Width: 19 inches (48.3 cm) Height: 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm).

Creator:

Paul Canaux and Company 1 (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Louis XV (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Ormolu,Gilt

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1900-1909

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1900

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly beautiful pair of plateaus. Overall condition is good. One has more rubbing to the gilt than the other with some areas where the gilt is more bronze color. The mirror plates have some minor scratches due to age and use. Please view all images.

Seller Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: Ref.: A25441stDibs: LU1796223875752

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