Large Flat In Sterling Silver Minerva By Léon Lapar In Paris XIXth Century Weight 965g Env

Large circular dish with animated periphery, slightly hollow (height 3cm) decorated with thread moldings, staples, engraved with the monogram "LR" on the marlis, in good condition, it carries the Minerve punches, the mark of the master silversmith and again the signature in words "Lapar Orfèvre à Paris", Léon Lapar was one of the most talented goldsmiths of the end of the 19th century, he opened a boutique at 16 rue de Choiseul in Paris and will be one of the goldsmiths with a favorite partner of aristocracy and high society, he will be active until 1897, then his son will take over the workshop with a partner, Dimensions diameter 32cm weight 960gr about height 3cm,