c. 1797–1810 Alsace 14.25" Large Silver Uniplat Ladle, 13 Loth (232 g)

$750.00
An elegant late eighteenth-century silver ladle, attributed to Alsace, circa 1797–1810. The ladle has a broad, relatively short bowl in the Germanic style and a gracefully arched handle that expands into a wide, flattened upturned terminal, distinguished by a pronounced central midrib spine in the French style. The restrained form reflects the French-influenced silversmithing tradition of the Alsatian region during a period of considerable political and cultural change. Alsace occupies a distinctive cultural crossroads along the Rhine, where French and German influences have shaped its decorative arts for centuries. Its silversmiths worked within a tradition that combined the elegance and flowing forms associated with French design with the robust construction and regional craftsmanship of the German-speaking lands. This cultural duality is particularly evident in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, when changing political boundaries and hallmarking practices reflected Alsace’s position between two artistic worlds. The reverse of the handle bears a 13-loth silver standard mark and a maker’s mark featuring the initial R, accompanied by a device that may depict an eagle displayed. These marks are consistent with the continental European silverworking traditions of the Rhine region, although the precise workshop has not yet been identified (and references are scant). In good antique condition, with a few small dings to the bowl. No monogram or repairs noted. Length: 14.25 inches Weight: approximately 232 grams See similar marks on the beaker in the Meslans collection: https://www.ascasonline.org/newsottob149.html Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
An elegant late eighteenth-century silver ladle, attributed to Alsace, circa 1797–1810. The ladle has a broad, relatively short bowl in the Germanic style and a gracefully arched handle that expands into a wide, flattened upturned terminal, distinguished by a pronounced central midrib spine in the French style. The restrained form reflects the French-influenced silversmithing tradition of the Alsatian region during a period of considerable political and cultural change. Alsace occupies a distinctive cultural crossroads along the Rhine, where French and German influences have shaped its decorative arts for centuries. Its silversmiths worked within a tradition that combined the elegance and flowing forms associated with French design with the robust construction and regional craftsmanship of the German-speaking lands. This cultural duality is particularly evident in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, when changing political boundaries and hallmarking practices reflected Alsace’s position between two artistic worlds. The reverse of the handle bears a 13-loth silver standard mark and a maker’s mark featuring the initial R, accompanied by a device that may depict an eagle displayed. These marks are consistent with the continental European silverworking traditions of the Rhine region, although the precise workshop has not yet been identified (and references are scant). In good antique condition, with a few small dings to the bowl. No monogram or repairs noted. Length: 14.25 inches Weight: approximately 232 grams See similar marks on the beaker in the Meslans collection: https://www.ascasonline.org/newsottob149.html Check out some of my other sterling silver flatware here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=7399760 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP