Silver objects from Art Deco & Art Nouveau – elegant collector's items
Silver-plated Art Deco jardinière on a mirrored tray — Saglier Frères (Paris)
Three-part ensemble (mirror tray – jardinière – separate insert) | Hallmarked S.F. V. and the number 25 | Silver-plated | Paris, circa 1920–1925
Elegant, three-part silver-plated jardinière with mirrored tray (mirror on wood). The body features a structured, rectangular field decoration, two side handles with a floral motif, and a removable insert.
High-quality silver plating with a fine surface effect – ideal for presenting floral arrangements or as a decorative table piece.
The form and ornamentation clearly position this work in the French Art Deco style (circa 1920–1925). Characteristic features include the reduced, geometric structure of the body and the symmetrical, clearly proportioned design.
About the Manufactory: Saglier Frères & Cie
Victor Saglier (1809–1894) founded the Parisian silversmith family in the 1890s at 12 rue d'Enghien in Paris; his brothers Eugène and André Saglier continued the company as Saglier Frères. The goldsmiths used a cigar cartridge with a sailboat between the letters V and S as their signature.
The workshop supplied renowned Parisian houses. Saglier's work is characterized by high-quality silver plating, floral and geometric decorations, and a balance between ornament and function.
The Jardinière is a fine example of the elegant French dining culture of the period and documents the artistic quality of Saglier Frères' silversmithing. Of particular interest to collectors are the legible hallmarks and the good, original condition of the silver plating and the mirror. The hallmarks S.F. (Saglier Frères) and V.S. (Victor Saglier) confirms the workshop affiliation. The marked number 25 increases consistency in catalog comparisons.
