Solid Silver Bottle Cooler, Napoleon III Period - Maison Leroy (veuve & Cie)

Solid silver bottle cooler, Napoleon III period - Maison Leroy (Veuve & Cie)

Superb solid silver bottle cooler, baluster shape, resting on a molded pedestal, with finely worked decoration of cartouches and motifs in relief.

This elegant piece is adorned with a coat of arms surmounted by a count's crown, bringing heraldic character and a particularly appealing aristocratic provenance.

The set is embellished with scrolled side grips, giving the object a beautiful presence and a perfect grip.

The diamond-shaped master hallmark could be identified as that of Leroy (Veuve & Cie), a 19th-century Parisian silversmith, later replaced by G. Arfidson & Cie, a guarantee of quality and craftsmanship.

Very fine craftsmanship for this object that is both decorative and functional.

To note: presence of its removable interior.

Dimensions:

Height: 24 cm

Diameter: 17 cm

Silver weight: 1163 g

Gross weight: 1735 g

Very nice overall condition.