Solid Silver Egg Cup, Vieillard Paris, With Embossed Coat Of Arms Decoration, 19th Century

Solid silver egg cup hallmarked “Vieillard” (1st grade, Paris, 1819–1838) and bearing the Paris “Moyenne Garantie” hallmark, featuring an applied* decoration of a coat of arms consisting of a shield supported by two rampant and facing lions, all surmounted by a marquis’s crown, with a stylized floral frieze above, dating from the first half of the 19th century.

This egg cup is in very good condition and is of remarkable quality. Hallmarked on the bottom—see photos.

* The term “appliqué” refers to one (or more) decorative elements carved and chiseled separately—often a cartouche, a garland, or a coat of arms (as in this case)—which is then soldered onto the smooth body of the object to give it relief. In the case of this egg cup, it features a beautiful floral garland encircling it and a coat of arms chased beneath it.

Please note: a few scratches and signs of wear from age; see photos.

• Diameter 4.4 cm
• Height 4.2 cm
• Weight 48.39 grams
• 600 816
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