"Solid Silver Mustard Pot From The Empire-consulate Period, Rooster Hallmark"
Antique solid silver tripod mustard pot decorated with sphinxes. It retains its original cut crystal insert. It bears several hallmarks, including: - Greek woman's head (unofficial "revolutionary" hallmark, used by the Goldsmiths' Association from 1793 to 1794). - second rooster (first standard hallmark for 950/1000 silver from 1809 to 1819 - Paris). - Minerva head (guarantee hallmark - Paris). - the letters AM (silversmith's hallmark for Ambroise MIGNEROT). In very good condition. 11.5 cm high / 10 cm long / 6.5 cm in diameter. Total weight: 217 grams / silver weight: 93 grams.