Roux-marquiand Egg Serving Dish In Silver Metal

This magnificent silver-plated egg server is an elegant and functional piece of goldsmithing. It consists of the following elements: • 12 finely chiseled egg cups fixed on a tray. • 12 matching teaspoons, suspended on an ornate central structure, elegantly carved with plant and scroll motifs. • An egg tray, with hollow supports to stabilize the eggs. The tray is decorated with a classic pearl-edged decoration and has two refined handles for easy handling. • R and M hallmarks, identifying the Roux-Marquiand goldsmith house, founded in Lyon in 1856 and still active today. Style and period The whole is characteristic of the Second Empire or late Art Nouveau style, according to the decorative details and the precise dating. The use of symmetrical shapes and careful finishing illustrates the exceptional know-how of the Roux-Marquiand house. Roux-Marquiand Founded in 1856 in Lyon, Roux-Marquiand is a goldsmith house renowned for producing exceptional pieces. Their creations are distinguished by their finesse, the quality of the materials used and their timeless elegance. The house is known for its attention to detail, making it a symbol of French artisanal excellence. This type of servant was typical of the great bourgeois houses of the time and is a testament to the refined art of entertaining of the 19th century.