Pierre Violleau, Master Silversmith In Saintes, Silver Wine Taster, 18th Century, Circa 1760, Louis XV Style
Artist: Pierre Violleau M.o Saintes Paroisse Saint-pierre
Pierre Violleau (1755–1769) Master silversmith in Saintes, Saint-Pierre Parish, March 28, 1755
Silver wine cup with a thumb rest in the shape of an openwork fleur-de-lis, outer rim engraved with the name "F.Levoy," circa 1760
Weight: 67 grams
Dimensions: 10.3 cm x 7.4 cm
Good condition, minor scratches from normal use
Excerpt from the book *Silversmiths and Hallmarks of the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries: Poitou, Angoumois, Aunis, and Saintonge* by Élie PAILLOUX, page 389:
-VIOLLEAU Pierre, master goldsmith in Saintes, Saint-Pierre parish.
March 28, 1755. Signed the minutes of the hallmarking inspection
November 5, 1761. Took on Blaise Baudry, son of Charles Baudry, master baker, aged 15, as an apprentice.
1766–December 26. Took on as an apprentice Louis Allenet, aged 14, residing in Saint-Jean d’Angély
1769–July 13. Cited.
1 600 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Length: 10,3 cm
Width: 7,4 cm
Reference (ID): 1823157
Availability: In stock
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