Silver-plated Metal Tray – Harcourt & La Rochefoucauld Families – 19th Century

Period: Late 19th century. Material: Silver-plated metal. Dimensions: 62 × 51 cm. Description: Decorative silver-plated metal tray, adorned in its center with a heraldic design combining the arms of the Harcourt and La Rochefoucauld families, surmounted by the crown of a Duke and Peer of France. This tray is linked to the marriage of Henri d'Harcourt (1864–1908), 10th Duke of Harcourt, Captain, General Councillor of Calvados, and Marie de La Rochefoucauld (1871–1952), celebrated on July 27, 1892, in Paris. The piece was made to commemorate this union. Significance: Object related to French noble heraldry of the late 19th century. Presence of both family coats of arms and the ducal crown. Large size (62 × 51 cm). Good overall condition, with patina from use and normal marks related to age.