Armorial Solid Silver Vegetable Serving Dish with Ducal Coronet

Louis XV style solid silver vegetable serving dish of shaped form, with a plain body and molded borders. Finely chased, pierced foliate handles.

An alliance coat of arms surmounted by a ducal coronet is engraved on both sections.

The dish bears the Minerva head hallmark for 950/1000 silver on all parts, as well as the silversmith's mark AL, most probably for Augustin Lahure.

Minor dents and surface scratches consistent with age and use.

Late 19th century.

Weight: 1.061 kg

Dimensions: Diameter excluding handles: 21 cm Approximate overall height: 16 cm