Silver Jam Pot

Silver jam pot with its crystal interior and 12 silver-gilt spoons, Restoration period set.   

The jam pot held by 2 lateral handles with foliated winding is on a square base (9 cm on the side) engraved with branches and leaves. This base rests on 4 winged and scratched lion legs. It supports a round foot ending in a frieze decorated with palmettes. 
The central body is decorated with the figure of Erato (muse of Lyric poetry) playing the lyre, half-naked, draped in a light fabric, her head wrapped in a helmet and sitting on a stone 
the 12 silver-gilt spoons are held by a double hoop of rings engraved with water leaves. Above, a rounded and removable lid is decorated with friezes in the shape of a shield. Each frieze presents a different species of leaf. The lid ends with a fretel presenting a majestic peacock, symbol of peace, harmony and prosperity. 

Silversmith : Denis Garreau (received in 1817)  
Weight of the jam pot  without the lining: 868 gr
Total weight of spoons: 204 g
Height: 32 cm