Offered by Emmanuel Redon Silver Fine Art
Silverware and Silversmith of the 19th and 20th centuries
A rare octagonal bowl with canted corners, resting on a low rectangular pedestal base and featuring two openwork handles. The piece belongs to the renowned "Fer de Lance" (Spearhead) pattern created by the House of Cardeilhac in the late 19th century. The applied decoration—alternating spearheads and stylized fleurons—draws inspiration from the Neo-Gothic style, while the finely cut handles display an elegant openwork network of arabesques and scrolling foliage.
The rim is defined by a double geometric line that accentuates the structured, architectural quality of the form. The interior, featuring a mirror-polished finish, contrasts with the restrained chased decoration of the exterior. This aesthetic, characteristic of Cardeilhac’s work, reflects a quest for balance between medieval historicism and modern lines.
Designed for table service, this piece was suitable for holding fruit, pastries, or confections, or for use as a centerpiece. It forms a particularly harmonious set when paired with the sauce boats, vegetable tureens, and platters of the same pattern.
Dimensions: Length including handles: 30.5 cm - Width: 20 cm -
Height: 6 cm
Material: 950/1000 silver
Weight: 780 grams
Hallmarks: Minerva 1st Standard
Silversmith: CARDEILHAC A PARIS
Period: Late 19th century, circa 1880–1900
Condition: Excellent state of preservation. Some minute signs of use and light micro-scratches consistent with the piece's age.
Origin: France/Paris
Delevery information :
DELIVERY: regarding the shipping, we can agree on a price including shipping and insurance
Only import taxes applicable in each country are payable by the consignee.
Packaging and transport monitoring are provided by professional carriers spezialised in works of art.
Transport takes place as follows:
1/ A descriptive invoice of the piece is sent to you by e-mail with the address of the carrier.
2/As soon as we have received the transfer of the full payment of the purchase , the shipping is launched and you are informed of the time of delivery.
3/Upon receipt of the package, you must check the condition of the piece and advice the carrier making the delivery to make use of insurance in case of any damage during the travel : without this process, the insurance can not be activated. Evidently, all our pieces always arrive in perfect condition but it is preferable to follow this approach.
