{"product_id":"two-christofle-cardeilhac-antique-950-sterling-silver-serving-platters-circa-1890s","title":"Christofle (Cardeilhac) - Two Antique 950 Sterling Silver Serving Platters - circa 1890s","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eChristofle Cardeilhac antique French Louis XVI sterling silver serving platters\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003c!--Cardeilhac silver, Cardeilhac silversmith, French sterling silver, Louis XVI silver platter, antique French silverware, 19th century silverware, Cardeilhac serving platter, 950 sterling silver, French neoclassical silver, Cardeilhac Christofle, royal silverware France, antique silver platters, Cardeilhac craftsmanship, Parisian silversmiths, French luxury silver, Cardeilhac auction, antique silver collectibles, Louis XVI style silver, Cardeilhac museum pieces, sterling silver hallmarks, Cardeilhac tableware, French silver exhibitions, Cardeilhac 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silver, Louis XVI silver platter, antique French silverware, 19th century silverware, Cardeilhac serving platter, 950 sterling silver, French neoclassical silver, Cardeilhac Christofle, royal silverware France, antique silver platters, Cardeilhac craftsmanship, Parisian silversmiths, French luxury silver, Cardeilhac auction, antique silver collectibles, Louis XVI style silver, Cardeilhac museum pieces, sterling silver hallmarks, Cardeilhac tableware, French silver exhibitions, Cardeilhac vs Odiot, antique silver valuation, Cardeilhac history, French silver marks, Cardeilhac masterpieces, high-end antique silver, Cardeilhac collectors, rare French silver--\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eDirect from Paris:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e \nA magnificent pair of antique 19th century Louis XVI sterling silver serving \nplatters in \"like new\" condition by the world's leading manufacturer of fine \nsterling silver tableware \"Cardeilhac (Christofle) – Silversmith to the King” \ncirca 1890s.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe history of French \ndecorative arts is inextricably linked to the mastery of silversmithing, a \ntradition that reached its zenith in the 19th century under the skilled hands of \nParisian ateliers. Among these, the house of Cardeilhac emerged as one of the \nmost distinguished purveyors of luxury silverware, renowned for its impeccable \ncraftsmanship, aristocratic patronage, and contributions to the neoclassical \nrevival in metalwork. Specializing in the production of sterling silver objets \nde luxe - particularly their magnificent Louis XVI-style serving platters - \nCardeilhac's output represented the perfect synthesis of artistic vision and \ntechnical precision.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eThe Early Years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eThe firm that would become known as Cardeilhac first emerged during the \nBourbon Restoration, a period that witnessed a renewed appreciation for the \nluxury crafts of the Ancien Régime. Established in Paris during the early \ndecades of the 19th century, the workshop quickly distinguished itself through \nits adherence to traditional techniques while simultaneously embracing the \nrefined aesthetics of the Louis XVI revival. Unlike many contemporary \nsilversmiths who increasingly turned to mechanized production methods, \nCardeilhac remained committed to artisanal processes, ensuring that each piece \nbore the unmistakable mark of hand craftsmanship.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eThe political and \ncultural climate of post-Revolutionary France played a crucial role in shaping \nCardeilhac’s artistic direction. The revival of monarchical tastes under \nNapoleon I and later Louis XVIII created a demand for silverware that evoked the \nsplendor of Versailles. Cardeilhac’s designers looked to the work of \n18th-century masters such as Jacques-Louis David and the silversmith \nRobert-Joseph Auguste for inspiration, adapting their classical motifs - \nacanthus leaves, fluted columns, and laurel garlands - into pieces that \nresonated with the era’s nostalgia for pre-Revolutionary opulence.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eCardeilhac’s rise was \nfurther facilitated by its strategic location in Paris, the epicenter of \nEuropean luxury trade. The firm’s showrooms attracted an elite clientele, \nincluding returning émigré aristocrats, newly enriched industrialists, and \nforeign dignitaries seeking the finest examples of French craftsmanship. By the \n1830s, Cardeilhac had secured its position as one of the leading silver houses \nin France, rivaling even the most established names in the field.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eUncompromising \nCraftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhat truly distinguished Cardeilhac from \nits competitors was its unwavering commitment to quality, evident in every \naspect of production. The firm exclusively used 950-grade sterling silver, a \nhigher standard than the typical 925, which lent its pieces a richer luster and \ngreater resistance to tarnish. This superior alloy was meticulously tested and \nstamped with the firm’s maker’s mark, alongside French assay marks that \nguaranteed its authenticity.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe \ntechniques employed by Cardeilhac’s artisans were rooted in centuries-old \ntraditions. Repoussé and chasing were central to the firm’s decorative \nrepertoire, allowing craftsmen to create intricate relief designs by hammering \nthe silver from both the front and reverse. This labor-intensive process \nresulted in pieces with extraordinary depth and dimensionality, particularly \nevident in the firm’s iconic serving platters. The borders of these platters \noften featured meticulously hand-engraved foliate scrolls, while the central \nsurfaces were left unadorned to highlight the natural brilliance of the metal.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eAnother hallmark of \nCardeilhac’s craftsmanship was its attention to functional details. Handles, \nwhen present, were not merely appended but fully integrated into the overall \ndesign, often taking the form of sculptural scrolls or stylized floral motifs. \nEven the undersides of platters were finished to the same exacting standards as \nthe visible surfaces, a testament to the firm’s belief that true luxury lay in \nperfection of both form and function.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eSilversmith to the \nKing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eCardeilhac’s reputation for excellence inevitably attracted the attention \nof Europe’s most discerning patrons. The firm counted among its clientele \nmembers of the French royal family, as well as aristocrats from Britain, Russia, \nand the German states. This royal endorsement was not merely a commercial \nadvantage but a mark of cultural prestige, reinforcing Cardeilhac’s status as a \npurveyor of the highest echelon of luxury.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eOne of the most \nfascinating aspects of Cardeilhac’s history was its relationship with \nChristofle, the official silversmith to King Louis-Philippe and later Napoleon \nIII. While Christofle revolutionized the industry with its adoption of \nelectroplating and mechanized production, it frequently collaborated with \ntraditional ateliers like Cardeilhac for bespoke commissions requiring hand \ncraftsmanship. This symbiotic relationship allowed Cardeilhac to maintain its \nartisanal integrity while benefiting from Christofle’s vast distribution \nnetworks.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe alliance between the \ntwo firms was emblematic of a broader tension in 19th-century silversmithing \nbetween industrialization and tradition. While Christofle catered to the growing \nbourgeois market with more affordable silverplate, Cardeilhac remained the \nchoice of those for whom only solid silver, handcrafted by master artisans, \nwould suffice.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eAwards and Accolades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eThe 19th century’s grand international exhibitions served as the ultimate \nproving grounds for luxury manufacturers, and Cardeilhac seized these \nopportunities to showcase its artistry. At the 1855 Paris Exposition Universelle, \nthe firm’s display of sterling silver tableware earned critical acclaim, with \njudges praising the harmonious blend of classical design and technical \ninnovation.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eSubsequent exhibitions, \nincluding London’s 1862 International Exhibition and the 1878 Paris World’s \nFair, further solidified Cardeilhac’s reputation. The firm’s entries—often \nmonumental centerpieces or intricately decorated tea services—were consistently \nawarded medals, enhancing their desirability among collectors. These accolades \nwere not merely ceremonial; they translated into increased commissions from \nEuropean nobility and wealthy industrialists eager to align themselves with the \npinnacle of French taste. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eCardeilhac’s Louis XVI \nPlatters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eAmong Cardeilhac’s most enduring legacies are its Louis XVI-style serving \nplatters, which epitomized the firm’s design philosophy. These pieces were not \nmerely functional items but expressions of a broader cultural moment that sought \nto reclaim the elegance of pre-Revolutionary France.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eThe platters’ designs were deeply rooted in neoclassical principles, \nfeaturing symmetrical arrangements of motifs such as Greek key patterns, laurel \nwreaths, and ribboned garlands. The precision of these elements—each one \nhand-chased and finely detailed—demonstrated Cardeilhac’s mastery of the Louis \nXVI aesthetic, which prized balance and refinement above all else.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eFunctionally, these \nplatters were engineered for both beauty and practicality. Their substantial \nweight ensured stability when laden with food, while their polished surfaces \nreflected candlelight in a manner designed to enhance the opulence of formal \ndining. For aristocratic households, owning a Cardeilhac platter was not just a \nmatter of utility but a statement of cultural sophistication.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eToday, these platters are \namong the most coveted items in the antique silver market. Auction records show \nthat well-preserved examples regularly fetch five-figure sums, a testament to \ntheir enduring appeal. Museums, including the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in \nParis, have enshrined Cardeilhac’s work in their permanent collections, ensuring \nthat the firm’s contributions to decorative arts remain accessible to future \ngenerations.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eCardeilhac’s Enduring \nLegacy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eThough the firm eventually faded into history, its legacy persists as a \nbenchmark of excellence in silversmithing. Cardeilhac’s work represents a golden \nage of French craftsmanship, where the boundaries between art and utility were \nseamlessly blurred. Its Louis XVI-style platters, in particular, stand as \nmonuments to an era when luxury was defined not by mere ostentation but by the \nmarriage of aesthetic vision and technical mastery.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eFor contemporary \ncollectors and historians, Cardeilhac’s pieces are more than antiques—they are \ntangible connections to a world where silver was not just metal but a canvas for \nthe highest aspirations of human creativity. In an age increasingly dominated by \nmass production, the firm’s commitment to hand craftsmanship serves as a \nreminder of the enduring value of artistry executed at the highest level.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; line-height: 100%; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003eSet Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \n\u003c\/span\u003eThe magnificent Platter #1 measures approximately 33.00 cm. in diameter \nand weights roughly 947 grams. It has been meticulously restored to a \"Like New\" \ncondition and even the minor surface scratches have been removed from the top \nsurface of the platter as you can see in the photo above. It comes with an \nindividual anti-tarnish storage wrap for safe and easy storage. The elegant \nPlatter #2 measures approximately 28.50 cm. in diameter and weights roughly 634 \ngrams. It has also been meticulously restored to a \"Like New\" condition with \neven the minor surface scratches removed from the top surface of the platter as \nyou can see in the photo above. It also comes with an individual anti-tarnish \nstorage wrap for safe and easy storage. Each of the pieces bears the French \nGovernment’s Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling \nsilver in addition to the Cardeilhac sterling silver manufacturer’s hallmark. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Estate-Sterling.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42849411203291,"sku":"ChrisrtoflePlatter-160521","price":6961.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1348\/2715\/products\/41THBCZAshS.jpg?v=1652636404","url":"https:\/\/www.onlinesilver.store\/products\/two-christofle-cardeilhac-antique-950-sterling-silver-serving-platters-circa-1890s","provider":"Estate-Sterling.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}