A 19th century French silver entrée dish. Gustave Keller. Paris, late 19th century. Of circular form, designed with laurel beaded twin handles supported by foliate arms, the body applied with the Demidov coat of arms beneath a Prince's crown, the moulded border applied with sprigs of leaves and flowers, the cover with bud finial to a domed centre applied with overlapping leaf decoration, 950 standard, with Russian import marks for the last quarter of 19th century, together with three silver liners, two signed G. Keller, Paris, 950 standard, one with maker's mark GK and French export mark, 950 standard, covers approx. 19.1cm dia., the entrée dish 20cm dia., 28cm wide (inc. handles), approx. 15cm high, total weight approx. 61.2ozt (4)

london, United Kingdom