Louis XV Antique French Silver Basin

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Object Description

French provincial. A 18th century shallow bowl of oval form on a stepped foot with shaped, reeded border. Very heavy weight and good gauge silver.

Weight 836g, 26.8 troy oz.
Length 26.3cm. Width 6.8cm. Height 7.5cm.
Nimes 1742.
Maker Louis Maystre.

Very useful size, suitable for bread, fruit etc. Makes an excellent wine bottle holder.

Marks. Stamped with French silver stamps underneath and on foot rim. Control mark to foot and upper rim.

Maker: Louis Maystre

Louis Maystre. French silversmith working in Nimes during mid 18th century

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Object Condition

In very good condition. Shows moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Small dent to one side.

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