{"title":"French Antique Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver that has been used, polished and passed on. This collection gathers antique and vintage silver and silver-plated pieces found at French brocantes: candle holders, evening purses, small boxes for the dressing table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach listing tells you whether a piece is solid silver or silver plate, and we photograph hallmarks and marks where they exist, so you know exactly what you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is chosen by hand in Alba-la-Romaine, in the South of France, and shipped worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaring for silver:\u003c\/em\u003e a soft cloth keeps it bright. A little patina is part of the story; polish only as much as you like.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-french-brass-wheat-sheaf-candle-holder","title":"Antique Silver \u0026 Brass Wheat Sheaf Candle Holder","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheat Sheaf with Sunflower\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMixed metal: silver-plate and brass \/ cast and assembled \/ mid 20th century \/ curated for the mantle\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA sculptural candle holder formed as a gathered wheat sheaf in warm brass. A single detachable flower form candle cup, rendered as a sunflower head in oxidised silver plate. The two-tone metal palette of gilded brass and darkened silver gives the piece an almost Art Nouveau drama. The flower cup is removable and the construction is both robust and delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eApproximate decade: Mid-century French decorative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's note: An evocative piece of mid-century French decorative metalwork in the botanical tradition. The wheat sheaf motif carries deep symbolic resonance in French rural culture; Abundance, harvest, the land. Exceptional as a mantelpiece or dining table accent. Light tarnish and patina consistent with age; structurally sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWipe clean with a soft dry cloth. Polish with appropriate metal polish if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56888675860811,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00635.jpg?v=1774555233"},{"product_id":"silver-plated-edwardian-evening-purse","title":"Antique Silver-Plated Edwardian Evening Purse","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-Plated Edwardian Evening Purse with Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSilver plate \/ ball-clasp closure \/ fine link chain \/ late 19th–early 20th century \/ curated for the dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small rectangular silver-plated evening purse with softly rounded corners, smooth polished body, and a fine twisted link chain. Opens via a simple ball-press clasp at the top centre, revealing a plain interior, sized for calling cards, a folded note, or a few coins. The silver plate has developed a rich uneven patina with areas of dark oxidation and warm highlights, entirely consistent with genuine age. A beautiful object. Approximate decade: 1890s–1910s (Edwardian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: Small silver-plated evening purses of this form were carried by women at formal occasions; opera, theatre, dinner, suspended from the wrist or a chatelaine hook. The plain body and fine chain suggest understated quality. A lovely piece for the collector of Edwardian accessories or as a styled dressing table object.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo special care required. Polish gently with a silver cloth if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889839419723,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00794.jpg?v=1774563307"},{"product_id":"silver-plated-scallop-shell-pill-box","title":"Vintage Silver-Plated Scallop Shell Pill Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-Plated Scallop Shell Pill Box\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSilver plate \/ cast and hinged \/ with an insert \/ mid–late 20th century \/ curated for the dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA sweet hinged pill box cast in the form of a scallop shell, executed in silver plate with finely rendered ribbing across both upper and lower halves. Opens on a neat hinge to reveal a small interior tray, practical for pills, rings, or small keepsakes. The silver plate carries a gentle patina with age. A charming and giftable dressing table object or a bridal object for wedding rings. Approximate decade: 1960s–1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's note: Shell-form silver-plated pill boxes of this type were popular gift items throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, produced across Europe and beyond. The scallop shell remains a timeless form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo special care required. Polish gently with a soft silver cloth if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889869795659,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00560.jpg?v=1774557268"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.latelieralba.com\/collections\/french-antique-silver.oembed","provider":"l’atelier Alba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}