Description:
- French plate Caisse D'Epargne de Bordeaux Fondee in 1819.
- It depicts three women, one of them giving a bouquet of flowers to the other two. In the background is a shelf with books and other objects.
- The front is signed by Henri Dubois (1863-1930), a French sculptor and engraver of medals.
- On the back is a coat of arms and what looks like the stone bridge of Bordeaux.
- The lower left corner is decorated with floral details and bears a plaque signed by M.Y. GLOTIN 1964-1967.
- It is of high quality and made of silver.
- It has a great movement, made with great detail, and very careful proportions with a spectacular result, highlighting the harmony that its contemplation transmits.
- The fact that an object has a distinctive mark or contrast is a very rare detail and of great importance for the interest of the piece.
Conservation and Damage:
- The plaque is in perfect condition.
- It has been tested for silver contrast, a mark that appears on the upper part of the plate.
- It shows the wear typical of it’s age.
Comments:
- Both the Measurements, as well as the Weight, are approximate.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object is the one that corresponds to the photos.
- The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions and are not verified.
4258 - PLATE CAIXE DE SAVERS BORDEAUX FOUNDED IN 1819. HENRI DUBOIS