Plated and Porcelain. Oval, ascending and encompassing gadrooned base over four stylized leaf and branch feet, adorned with plastic buds and leaf tendrils. On the front side, a small mounted oval plaque is displayed. Between two divided branches, continuing fully sculpted from the shaft attachment, a fine, naturalistic execution of a seated putto with a hat, stretching his hand upwards. Above, a correspondingly designed, crowned funnel-shaped top, adorned with relief sculpted leaves and flowers, crowned by a firmly mounted, flat and gracefully curved porcelain plate. Model number 930837. According to the manufacturer's mark. Height 38.5 cm x 31.5 cm. Plate diameter 32.5 cm. An impressive French fine plated putto centerpiece with porcelain plate. Maker's mark: France, Paris, Orfèvrerie Christofle. 2nd half of the 19th century.
