FRANCE, Paris, 1785 Chocolatière in silver baluster (950) plain with a neck underlined with flutes, resting on three feet with medallion attachments. The neck engraved with a cartouche with figures, presented by two lions, on a mound and topped with a countal crown. Turned ebony handle, can be brought back. Goldsmith's mark: François CORBIE, received Master in 1777 and still active in 1792. Hallmark of Jurande de PARIS for 1785, and of charge and discharge for 1783-1789. Height: 26 cm - Net weight: 729 g. Shocks, scratches; splinters and lacks on the handle.