Marquis Cambout De Coislin Silver Cup, Early 19th Century

Small solid silver cup bearing the coat of arms of the Marquis Cambout de Coislin, crafted by silversmith François Durand.

He was trained by Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot and later went on to manage the workshop of Jacques-Henri Fauconnier, another leading figure of the Restoration era renowned for the delicacy of his engraving. Building on this reputation, François Durand was appointed official silversmith to Ferdinand-Philippe, Duke of Orléans (eldest son and heir of King Louis-Philippe). This position secured him commissions of the highest prestige.

The engraving “B.C.P 1837” on the rim of the cup may be interpreted as an inventory mark, and the date 1837 corresponds to the year of the death of Marquis Pierre Louis du Cambout de Coislin. B.C.P. likely stands for “Biens de Carheil” (the name of the estate) and “Plessé” (the name of the town where the estate is located).

An old-style hallmark and silversmith’s mark on the back of the cup, and a large hallmark on the palmette frieze.