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Jj Blanc Wall Fountain In Chased Pewter From Lyon With Coat Of Arms, 18th Century
Large, finely carved wall fountain with a walnut base. Made of pewter in a crossbow shape, decorated with seashells, it features a bronze tap in the form of an animal's head.
Made by Jacques Joseph Blanc of Lyon (hallmark, see photo).
This hallmark is attributed to Jacques Joseph Blanc, who became a master craftsman towards the end of the 18th century and was active until 1813.
A knight's helmet is depicted above a coat of arms.
The coat of arms represents the union of two families: on the left, a wealthy noble family represented by five circles called Besans and two chevrons below; on the right, a half-fleur-de-lis representing a member of the royal family.
Dimensions:
Height: 125 cm,
Width: 45.5 cm,
Depth: 37 cm.
For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Made by Jacques Joseph Blanc of Lyon (hallmark, see photo).
This hallmark is attributed to Jacques Joseph Blanc, who became a master craftsman towards the end of the 18th century and was active until 1813.
A knight's helmet is depicted above a coat of arms.
The coat of arms represents the union of two families: on the left, a wealthy noble family represented by five circles called Besans and two chevrons below; on the right, a half-fleur-de-lis representing a member of the royal family.
Dimensions:
Height: 125 cm,
Width: 45.5 cm,
Depth: 37 cm.
For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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