C1876 Elkington & Co Silver Plated Wall Plaque Leonard Morel Ladeuil. This important antique silverplate wall plaque was crafted by the famed Elkington & Co. The exceptional piece is based on a sculpture by French artist Morel Ladeuil. Where the plaque received high praise and was described as'Tadema in silver'.
This copy of the original shows a court surrounded by garlanded Ionic columns, vases of flowers etc a Pompeiian. /Venus, just from the bath, reclines demi-nude on her couch, while. Handmaidens ties on her sandal, another binds her locks with a chain, and a third stand ready with a robe to shroud the still unveiled charms of her mistress, who seemingly surveys herself in a metal mirror. Good condition with no damage or repairs and with some rubbing to the high points. Evidence of copper coming through the silver plate on the most raised parts (please view photos). Has rubbing, tarnishing, light surface scratches etc.... All nothing major, but noted and all commensurate with age and use. Measures 13.5 in diameter. Weighs around 0.960 kilos unwrapped. A great addition to any collection. Please VIEW All photos and ZOOM for TRUE COSMETIC CONDITION. As this forms part of the description.. And do please Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your.Items are packed very well with extreme care is taken to ensure you receive goods in perfect condition. All UK items will be posted'signed for' or Ecocomy "tracked". All parcels over 2 kg are posted with Parcelforce Global Priority Express. In order to keep my P&P costs as low as possible I may use recycled packaging materials. The item "C1876 Elkington & Co Silver Plated Wall Plaque Leonard Morel Ladeuil 13.5" is in sale since Saturday, January 23, 2021.
This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts". The seller is "bonkaz4bossons" and is located in Bridlington. This item can be shipped worldwide.