Iconographic Engravings – The Fine Arts (1851) French Print of 18th Century Silver Tableware - Plate CCCLXXXIII (Orfèvrerie de Table)

Antique French Print of 18th Century Silver Tableware - Plate CCCLXXXIII (Orfèvrerie de Table)

Description:
This stunning antique print, titled "Les Accessoires du Costume et du Mobilier" (Accessories of Costume and Furniture), showcases fine examples of 18th-century French silver tableware, including ornate salt cellars, a sugar bowl, bells, and an intricately designed lidded goblet. Each item reflects the high craftsmanship of French silversmithing, with elaborate repoussé (raised) and engraved designs typical of the Rococo and Neoclassical periods.

Originating from a rare early 20th-century French publication, this plate (No. CCCLXXXIII) is an ideal collectible for connoisseurs of antique silverware, historians, and interior designers. It would make a striking addition to any vintage decor setting or collection of historical French prints.

Features:

• Original Title: Les Accessoires du Costume et du Mobilier
• Plate Number: CCCLXXXIII
• Subject: 18th Century French Silver Tableware - Salt Cellars, Goblet, Bells, Sugar Bowl
• Era Represented: 18th century
• Condition: Excellent with minimal age-related wear
• Dimensions: [Specify exact measurements, e.g., 10" x 14"]
• Framing: Unframed, ideal for custom framing
• Language: French
• Collection Referenced: Collection Doisteau
• Notable Pieces Depicted:
  • Goblet with lid
  • Ornate salt cellars (singles and doubles)
  • Sugar bowl with elaborate floral and shell motifs
  • Silver bells with decorative finials, including a rooster
  • Central piece showcasing intricate metalwork with urn and floral designs

Perfect For:

• Antique and art collectors
• French Rococo and Neoclassical design enthusiasts
• Historians of European decorative arts
• Interior designers seeking vintage French decor elements
• Lovers of silver and tableware art