French Belle Epoque Silver Gilt Table Lighter

fourth quarter 19th century, Paris, first standard (.950) silver gilt, with hemispherical body and cavetto-domed shoulder divided by reed-and-ribbon banding, centering a flammiform burner surrounded by three detachable lighters with finials en suite, the whole raised on three ram's-masque-crested cloven hoof feet.
h. 4-1/4", dia. 3-3/4"; 10.00 t. oz.

**Wear to the gilding, particularly at the points of highest relief, but otherwise in good condition with no dents or repairs noted. No charring on wicks. Marked on both the underside and the central wick cap with the French first standard Minerva and the maker's marks (ML with a cross of St. Andrew).