Antique French Animalier Bronze Sculpture, Marble Plinth, Signed J. Moigniez (1835-1894) serving flatware There are a few small

There are a few small spots of missing enamel and wear to the gilding on the lid portion of the box

The old hand carved clamp and spool holder is free of damage

This memento to their love has lasted nearly 300 years

stable as it is - you see that split in the metal outer rim within the space of one handle

Fine antique Italian hallmarked

Antique French Animalier Bronze Sculpture, Marble Plinth, Signed J. Moigniez (1835-1894) serving flatware There are a few smallSculptor: Jules Moigniez (1835 1894), French Animalier era snip in flight. 8. 5" tall. Plinth is 8. 5" x 5. 25" oval, 1" in height. Heavy solid cast. Jules Moigniez was a French animalier sculptor who worked during the 19th century. His output was primarily cast in bronze and he frequently exhibited his sculptures at the Paris Salon. Exhibited in many museum collections and top private collections, Moigniez is considered one of the very finest