Louvois

While the Marquise de Sévigné marvels at the sumptuous silver furnishings adorning the King’s Grand Apartment at Versailles, Louis XIV is ultimately forced to have the palace’s silverware melted down to finance his costly wars.
Deprived of this precious material, the royal silversmiths turn to creations of refined classicism, exemplified by the Louvois flatware.

Reissued today in sterling silver, this model captivates with the simplicity of its ornamentation and the purity of its lines. Its curved silhouette catches and reflects the light, a brilliant echo of a dazzling century.