Forestier: Pair Of Sterling Silver Plates Normandie Coat Of Arms Valognes 1771-75

Museum Quality Coat of Arms BOYS De RIOUCOUR(T) & MOREL Rare Norman Pair of Solid Silver Platters/Plates with a Filleted Rimmed Design. The rims are engraved with the combined coat of arms of Antoine François BOYS de RIOCOUR(T), who married Magdeleine Jeanne Claire MOREL in 1756, all surmounted by a Marquis's Crown. Hallmarks of the VALOGNES Mark of Recognition 1762-75, Hallmarks of the Valognes Common House 1771-75 (Crowned N), and Hallmarks of the Master Silversmith Hughes LE FORESTIER (hallmark with the initials "HF" and three crowned ears of wheat) received in 1740. Pair of platters from the rare Valognes Bureau, in very good condition and remarkably hallmarked, with minor scratches from use. For the discerning collector...

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Diameter: 27.2 cm

Weight of the pair: 1447 grams