Cruet Vinegar Cruet In Sterling Silver Goldsmith François Durand

Vinegar oil holder in finely chiseled solid silver decorated with shells and foliage Minerva hallmark 1st title Numbered crystal bottles and stoppers Master goldsmith François Durand inscribed in 1828 Several neck brace and goldsmith hallmarks Dimensions: Height 32 cm / Width 23 cm / Depth 12.5 cm Weight of the frame without the bottles 780 grams / Complete frame 1566 grams The whole is in very good condition I am at your disposal for any further information registered delivery with insurance 30 euros for France François DURAND, goldsmith of the Duke of ORLÉANS, was a student of ODIOT and head of FAUCONNIER's workshop. He participated extensively in the Exhibitions of Industrial Products at the beginning of the 19th century, but also at the Universal Exhibitions in London (Crystal Palace, 1851) and Paris (1855). He created the 1841 Prize Cup for the Goodwood races (Louvre Museum, Paris). It was offered by Ferdinand-Philippe, Duke of ORLÉANS and eldest son of King LOUIS-PHILIPPE, a great horse lover and enlightened patron, to the winner of the Goodwood horse races (United Kingdom) in 1841. This cup, in neo-style -Renaissance, will be ordered by the prince from the sculptor Jean-Baptiste Jules KLAGMANN and created by DURAND. It is currently kept at the Louvre Museum.