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294 - Set of 12 silver dinner plates, Circular in shape, decorated…
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Estimate €6,000 - €8,000
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Set of 12 silver dinner plates, Circular in shape, decorated with a frieze of water leaves on the rim. The rim is embossed with the Joachim Murat family coat of arms, surmounted by the imperial crown. Murat family, surmounted by the imperial crown, accompanied by 10 crystal plates engraved in the centre with an "M" topped by an imperial crown. an imperial crown. Minerve hallmark, first grade 925 thousandths. Goldsmith : Auguste LEROY (Active from 1912 to 1935) Diameter: 24.3 cm Diameter of the crystal plate : 18 cm Total weight of the silver plates : 4260g. A.B.E. (scratches in the basins, accidents on some crystal plates). Provenance: Murat family. The water leaf motif is characteristic of the Empire taste, inspired by the antique repertoire. This elegant and sober decoration was very popular at the beginning of the 19th century, bears witness to the neoclassical influence that marked the refined productions of the Empire period. It is also found on the campaign plates of the Emperor Napoleon I by the silversmith M.G. Biennais. The applied coat of arms refers to that of Joachim Murat when he was Grand Duke of Berg and Cleves.
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About the sale The Empire at Fontainebleau - Second day
Auction location
Auction time 06/21/2026 at 10:30 AM
Lot description modified on 06/10/2026 at 9:57 AM
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Michel Bury and Henri du Cray
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