Silver-plated Metal Inkwell Marked With A Crowned "c," Louis XV Period
Two inkwells and a table bell in the center, set on a pinched tray with scalloped edges, mounted on four spindle legs.
The inkwell is stamped with a C surmounted by a crown. A decree of 1745 required bronze artisans to mark their works with this distinctive letter. This mark indicated a tax paid on bronze and copper objects from 1745 to 1749. It applied to both objects and pieces of furniture adorned with them. Following the signing of the Peace of Aachen, which ended the War of the Austrian Succession, this tax was abolished along with other minor new taxes that had been introduced during the war. Despite the short duration of this tax, many objects bear this hallmark.
Louis XV period
L.36 x W.12.5 cm
Shows signs of use
The inkwell is stamped with a C surmounted by a crown. A decree of 1745 required bronze artisans to mark their works with this distinctive letter. This mark indicated a tax paid on bronze and copper objects from 1745 to 1749. It applied to both objects and pieces of furniture adorned with them. Following the signing of the Peace of Aachen, which ended the War of the Austrian Succession, this tax was abolished along with other minor new taxes that had been introduced during the war. Despite the short duration of this tax, many objects bear this hallmark.
Louis XV period
L.36 x W.12.5 cm
Shows signs of use
1 950 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Silver metal
Reference (ID): 1795078
Availability: In stock
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