Pontus: Rare 18th-century Solid Silver Plate With Coat Of Arms And Helmet, Lille 1768–69

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Pontus: Rare 18th-century Solid Silver Plate With Coat Of Arms And Helmet, Lille 1768–69

LILLE 1768–69

Extremely rare, heavy, round Lille-style plate in solid 18th-century silver, featuring a filleted border design. The rim is engraved with the magnificent coat of arms of the POTTEAU and GOUDEMAN DE LAYENS families, stamped with a helmet. Marriage in 1767 of François Joseph POTTEAU (squire) to Isabelle Florence GOUDEMAN DE LAYENS. LILLE recognition hallmarks, LILLE guild hallmark 1768–69 (Crowned Z) and Hallmark of Master Goldsmith Pierre-Jacques PONTUS (Hallmark featuring the initials "PP" on a fleur-de-lis, all crowned) granted in 1746. Extremely rare, heavy Lille-made flat dish with coat of arms, in very good condition and remarkably hallmarked; minor surface scratches from normal use.

Diameter: 28.7 cm

Weight: 821.4 grams

1 890 €

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Galerie ART 80 - Amiens, France

Period: 18th century

Style: Louis 15th - Transition

Condition: Good condition

Material: Sterling silver

Reference (ID): 1801840

Availability: In stock

Pontus: Rare 18th-century Solid Silver Plate With Coat Of Arms And Helmet, Lille 1768–69

DINNERWARE, LOUIS 15TH - TRANSITION

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