A platter with a sense of occasion. This generously proportioned French silver-plated beauty by Udner brings sweeping curves, a handsome moulded border and a little grand-dinner theatre to the table.
Dating to the mid-20th century, its classic Louis XV–style outline frames everything from a whole salmon to an extravagant spread of petits fours. At two feet long and a substantial 1.68 kilograms, it has presence to spare. Add candlelight, good company and something worth lingering over.
Measurements
Length: 24 inches / 60.96 cm
Width: 12.5 inches / 31.75 cm
Height: 1 inch / 2.54 cm
Weight: 1,680 grams / approximately 3.7 pounds
Condition
Vintage condition with surface scratches and polishing marks consistent with use, plus a dent/bend at one end. These traces of past occasions lend character to its polished grandeur. Please review the photographs closely for the finish and shape. Stamped UDNER underneath.
History of the Maker
Udner was a respected French silversmith and goldsmith based in Lyon, France. Its surviving tableware includes serving dishes and wine coolers in both traditional French and Art Deco styles. This platter follows the enduring filet contour tradition: flowing contours edged with multiple moulded lines, bringing quiet elegance to formal dining.
Ways to Use
Serve whole fish, oysters over ice, canapés or a magnificent holiday roast. Arrange citrus and greenery for a generous table centerpiece, gather beautiful perfume bottles on a console, or display it upright on a dresser as a gleaming backdrop to porcelain. An inspired gift for the host whose dinner parties deserve their own invitations.
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