Antique French Sterling Silver Vermeil Gold Washed Tray Royal Crown, André Aucoc

Description

Antique French Sterling Silver and Vermeil Gold Washed Tray,
Royal Crown,
André
Aucoc
Master Silversmith, 1887-1911
T
his
exquisite antique French sterling silver and vermeil, or gold washed tray, is triangular in shape with scalloped edges bordered in a “filet” pattern.  The center of the tray has an engraved royal crown. The tray bears two French “
Minerve
Premier
Titre
” hallmarks, indicating the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838. The
Minerve
Premier
Titre
is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver. The tray also bears two maker’s marks consisting of the initials “A” and “A” surrounding the image of a lance point surmounted by a rooster, the mark of
André
Aucoc
, master silversmith located in the fashionable
rue de la
Paix
in Paris between 1887 and 1911.
André
Aucoc
, Knight of the
Legion
d’Honneur
, was the recipient of numerous awards, especially at the famous Paris “
Expositions
Universelles
” in 1889 (when the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated) and in 1900. The very prestigious
Maison
Aucoc
, mentioned by
Alexandre
Dumas
in his celebrated novel, “
La Dame aux
Camélias
”, was founded in 1821. Under the royal protection of French King
Charles X
at its founding, then by King
Louis-Philippe
followed by Emperor
Napoleon III
and the Empress
Eugénie
, the
Maison
Aucoc
furnished silver to the royal and princely families of France, Europe, Russia and Egypt. Works by
Aucoc
can be found today in many museum collections, notably that of the
Musée
d’Orsay
in Paris. This piece is in very good condition with the exception of fine surface scratches and slight signs of wear on the gold washing on the edges, not unusual for a piece of this age. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. This exquisite tray with its royal heritage will be a prestigious addition to your table or your collection.
Dimensions
10 7/8
x
9 5/8 inches (27.50
x
24.50 cm)
Weight
1.03 pounds (468 gr.)
Results of recent past auctions at Sotheby’s for
Aucoc
silverware
-
00. November 2018.
Pair of French silver-gilt mounted cut-glass claret jugs,
Maison
Aucoc
, Paris, circa 1880.
-
50. April 2018.
French silver centerpiece, André
Aucoc
, Paris, circa 1900
.
-
00. April 2018.
Pair of French silver four-light candelabra, André
Aucoc
, Paris, circa 1900
.
-
00. September 2017.
Pair of French silver wine-coolers Louis XVI style,
Aucoc
, Paris, circa 1900.
-
00. May 2017.
Set of twelve French silver wine bottle coasters, Andre
Aucoc
, Paris, circa 1880.
-
000. May 2017.
Large French silver presentation centerpiece, André
Aucoc
, Paris, circa 1900.
-
00. May 2017.
French silver tray, Andre
Aucoc
, Paris, circa 1880
.
-
000. September 2016.
Set of 12 French silver-gilt plates
Aucoc
, Paris, circa 1900
.
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