"Great Find: Siver Seal Of Renowned Tablettier Compigné, Louis XV Period, Used"
Small wax seal, turned ebony handle, oval silver seal in length, engraved on centre of a beautiful elephant, (with undoubtedly a monkey on its back), and, in a curved band the name: T. Compigne, two fleurs-de-lis and 3 lozenges on either side. Arriving from Italy around 1750, Thomas Compigni took the name of Compigné.
His shop under the sign of King David, rue Greneta in Paris specialized in manufacture and sale of boxes, backgammon and chessgames, snuff boxes and other cane handles, and he gave his name to small paintings of his creation, masterpieces of tabletterie.
he became the king's privileged tablet maker under Louis XV and Louis XVI. (Thank you, Cédric Henon,Expert in ancient art objects for his text)
This seal is in a discovered condition, with marks, scars and wear on edge, we can see that it has been used a lot
6.5cm x 3.5cm for handle, 2.2cm x 1.7cm for seal.
This object is forimmediate purchase, payable by credit card or PayPal.
- eclectic - antiquedealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate areattached to each of our shipments.
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