Elegant Pair Of French Silver Sauce Boats By Lagriffoul And Laval

Elegant Pair Of Antique French Silver Sauce Boats by ‘Maitres Orfèvres’ Lagriffoul & Laval.

Worked in the Louis XV Style this beautiful pair of Sauce Boats have their matching removable under tray slightly dipped in the middle and accented by the same triple filet contour motif that graces the handles of the main dish.
The Dishes themselves rest on a raised oval pedestal.

The Elegant Handle is simply worked in a beautiful solid silver curl.
This lovely pair sit perfectly on a dinner table.
They are in excellent condition and are very heavy in silver content.
Truly elegant and beautiful!

The Hallmark is Minerve 1 -1st title (950/1000) – Hence 1838 to 1919 – Paris

The Makers Mark is for ‘Maîtres Orfèvres’ Lagriffoul & Laval and shows the 2 L’s separated by 3 stars.
Their mark was registered in 1899.
Their workshop address was listed as 157 rue du Temple, in the Marais area of Paris.

France 19th Century c.H: 2.95"W: 10.03"D: 1.98"Reference number: SH-300