Rocaille Centerpiece In Solid Silver, Germany, Early 20th Century

Rocaille centerpiece in solid silver, Germany, early 20th century Charming oval centerpiece with Rocaille decoration in solid 800/1000 silver, resting on four scrolled feet. The richly patterned border is enlivened with scrolls, ribbed foliage, stylized shells and finely embossed rocaille cartouches, characteristic of the late Baroque taste and the revisited Rococo style. The interior is smooth, while the openwork rim has a worked symmetrical cutout. The whole is of fine craftsmanship, with the German hallmarks for 800/1000 silver, workshop number 89079, and unidentified maker's mark. Characteristics Period: early 20th century Style: Rocaille / Late Baroque Origin: Germany Hallmarks: 800/1000 solid silver, crowned hallmark, number 89079 Decoration: cartouches, shells, volutes, rocaille openwork Dimensions: 32 x 22 cm; height: 5 cm Weight: 492 g Condition: very good general condition