Solid Silver Mustard Pot, Louis XVI Period, Made In Paris By Grimpelle.
A solid silver mustard pot, Louis XVI period.
The body is pierced with a decoration of floral garlands and fruit. In the center, a blank cartouche is supported by two cupids. It rests on three hoof feet.
With its original blue glass insert. Stamped silver technique.
Weight: 216 gross. Very well hallmarked.
PARIS, 1786.
Silversmith: Charles GRIMPRELLE.
Hallmarks under the lid and under the body + discharge mark on the outer lid. A small part of the garland is missing to the left of the handle (see photo).
Note: Henri Nocq states that he only saw this silversmith's hallmark once, on a repoussé mustard pot. Perhaps this one? Source: "Le poinçon de Paris" pp. 279 and 280. See photo.
The body is pierced with a decoration of floral garlands and fruit. In the center, a blank cartouche is supported by two cupids. It rests on three hoof feet.
With its original blue glass insert. Stamped silver technique.
Weight: 216 gross. Very well hallmarked.
PARIS, 1786.
Silversmith: Charles GRIMPRELLE.
Hallmarks under the lid and under the body + discharge mark on the outer lid. A small part of the garland is missing to the left of the handle (see photo).
Note: Henri Nocq states that he only saw this silversmith's hallmark once, on a repoussé mustard pot. Perhaps this one? Source: "Le poinçon de Paris" pp. 279 and 280. See photo.
580 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Length: 9,5 cm
Diameter: 6,2 cm
Height: 11 cm
Reference (ID): 1676887
Availability: In stock
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