{"product_id":"zilveren-olie-en-azijnstel-in-lodewijk-xvi-stijl-frankrijk-ca-1786-1789","title":"Silver oil and vinegar set, CF Varmé, Paris, France, 1787","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"226\"\u003e Louis XVI style silver oil and vinegar set, Paris, France, 1787\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"754\" data-start=\"307\"\u003eExceptional and \u003cstrong data-end=\"363\" data-start=\"324\"\u003emuseum-quality silver oil and vinegar set\u003c\/strong\u003e in refined \u003cstrong data-end=\"399\" data-start=\"377\"\u003eLouis XVI style\u003c\/strong\u003e , dating from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"417\"\u003elate 18th century\u003c\/strong\u003e . This monumental ensemble consists of a richly decorated silver holder, crowned with an \u003cstrong data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"529\"\u003eurn-shaped spice compartment\u003c\/strong\u003e . The holder is decorated with classical \u003cstrong data-end=\"630\" data-start=\"592\"\u003eacanthus leaf motifs and garlands\u003c\/strong\u003e . The whole rests on \u003cstrong data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"651\"\u003efour elegantly designed feet\u003c\/strong\u003e , which gives the object a stately and architectural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"756\"\u003eThe set is complete with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"784\"\u003etwo original crystal decanters\u003c\/strong\u003e , each fitted with \u003cstrong data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"843\"\u003esilver stoppers\u003c\/strong\u003e attached to the holder by \u003cstrong data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"884\"\u003echains\u003c\/strong\u003e . When in use, the stoppers can be neatly placed in designated holders, a typical functional and decorative feature of the late 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1541\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003eThe silverwork is very finely \u003cstrong data-end=\"1134\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003ecrafted and engraved,\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrating high-quality craftsmanship. It bears the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1196\"\u003emaster's mark CFV of silversmith Claude-Francois Varmé, who worked from 1756 to 1789.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is also hallmarked with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003eContremarque (Poinçon de Recense)\u003c\/strong\u003e , a tax stamp applied upon a change of tax collector ( \u003cem data-end=\"1490\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003efermier général\u003c\/em\u003e ) to re-register previously marked silver, the date letter P for 1787, and the Paris city hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1782\" data-start=\"1543\"\u003eThe silver weighs an impressive \u003cstrong data-end=\"1594\" data-start=\"1582\"\u003e934 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1635\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003etotal weight of 1358 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e including the crystal decanters. The generous dimensions of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003e27 x 27 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e underscore the representative and ceremonial character of this object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1976\" data-start=\"1784\"\u003e ⚠️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1810\" data-start=\"1787\"\u003eCondition note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1814\"\u003eone of the crystal decanters has a crack\u003c\/strong\u003e , consistent with age and use; this does not detract from the museum value of the silverware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003e Object: oil and vinegar set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e Style: Louis XVI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2074\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003e Origin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"2077\"\u003e Dating: ca. 1786–1789\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2135\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003e Material: silver and crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"2138\"\u003e Master Claude-Francois Varmé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2227\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003e Hallmarks: Contremarque (Poinçon de Recense), date letter and city hallmark of Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2230\"\u003e Construction: holder with urn-shaped compartment, 4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2292\"\u003eDecanters: 2 original crystal decanters with silver stoppers and chains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2372\"\u003e Silver weight: 934 grams, silver content 950\/1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2426\" data-start=\"2400\"\u003e Total weight: 1358 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2457\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003e Dimensions: approx. 27 × 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2491\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003e Condition: one carafe with crack \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2681\" data-start=\"2493\"\u003e A true \u003cstrong data-end=\"2556\" data-start=\"2502\"\u003emasterpiece of 18th century French silversmithing\u003c\/strong\u003e , ideally suited for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2604\" data-start=\"2582\"\u003emuseum collections\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-end=\"2625\" data-start=\"2606\"\u003etop collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e and lovers of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2680\" data-start=\"2645\"\u003ehigh-quality Louis XVI silver\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zilverwebsite.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53437116121428,"sku":"26-01-2858","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/2857\/7876\/files\/IMG_20260121_191503786.jpg?v=1769023113","url":"https:\/\/zilverwebsite.nl\/en\/products\/zilveren-olie-en-azijnstel-in-lodewijk-xvi-stijl-frankrijk-ca-1786-1789","provider":"Zilverwebsite.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}