Honorez: 18th-century Solid Silver Chocolate Pot, Lille, 1768–69
Important three-legged chocolate pot from Lille, made of solid silver from the Louis XV period, featuring a pinched-ribbed design. The fretwork depicts a blooming flower resting on a platform that tilts to accommodate a strainer. Side handle made of turned wood. Hallmark for LILLE, Guild hallmarks (for large and small pieces) for LILLE 1768–69, and hallmarks (body, lid, and each foot) of Master Goldsmith Michel-Joseph HONOREZ, admitted in 1732. Louis XV-era chocolate pot from Lille in good overall condition, large size (30 cm tall and weighing over 1.2 kg), beautiful patina, minor scratches from use. For the discerning collector...
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Height: 30 cm
Weight: 1204.8 grams
2 290 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Sterling silver
Reference (ID): 1835225
Availability: In stock
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