Chocolate Maker Louis XIV 1700-1701 Leblond Sébastien

Imposing silver chocolatier from the Louis The spout is fitted with a spout cover articulated by a hinge. Beautiful clip cut around the handle. The domed lid, with hinged thumb rest and pivot for passing the frother. This large chocolatier bears hallmarks absolutely on each piece (the three feet, the bottom, the neck, the pusher and its hinge, the lid, the lip of the lid, the pivot, the handle, the spout and the spout cover) Total of 17 punches!!! Beautiful coat of arms under knight's helmet engraved on the side (currently being identified) Large size of 24 cm Weight 978 grams This copy seems to be the most imposing and heaviest currently known in the works of Leblond Sébastien. Similar reference, same goldsmith, same model: A chocolatier from 1690-1692, David Weill collection 18.8cm A choclatiere from 1692, Jacques Helft Collection A chocolatier from 1697-1698 Private Collection 23.5cm A chocolatier from 1698-1699 Jourdan Barry Collection 21cm 650grs A chocolatier from 1700-1701 Private collection, Tajan sale 1996 22cm 730grs A rare piece of civil goldwork which has survived the Fontes du Roi Louis XIV.