![Baluster-shaped plain silver (950) chocolatière with filleted neck, resting on three splayed feet with medallion attachments.
Curved, hinged lid with turned fretel on swivel plate; scrolled poucier.
Spout with base decorated with a frieze of leaves, with small hinged lid.
Turned, black-tinted wooden handle with molded truncated-cone hood in silver (950) with radiating circular attachment.
The body is later engraved with a cartouche featuring a coat of arms, shouldered by two heraldic lions, under a comtal crown. One foot engraved ''R.D.'' later.
Goldsmith's hallmark (worn) : J.B. [?] inscribed on each foot.
PARIS, Charge [A. L.L. couronné] and Discharge [Tête rayonnante] marks for 1722-1726 and Jurande [H] for 1724.
Net weight: 669 g. - Height: 23.8 cm.
Very worn black patina and chips.
Scratches and a few bumps; restorations to the inside of the lid and to the fretel plate, which is slightly missing; partially repolished.](https://cdn.drouot.com/d/lot/fullHD/58/174442/61b292fc35a79277572320267b9a6ab6)
Baluster-shaped plain silver (950) chocolatière with filleted neck, resting on three splayed feet with medallion attachments. Curved, hinged lid with turned fretel on swivel plate; scrolled poucier. Spout with base decorated with a frieze of leaves, with small hinged lid. Turned, black-tinted wooden handle with molded truncated-cone hood in silver (950) with radiating circular attachment. The body is later engraved with a cartouche featuring a coat of arms, shouldered by two heraldic lions, under a comtal crown. One foot engraved ''R.D.'' later. Goldsmith's hallmark (worn) : J.B. [?] inscribed on each foot. PARIS, Charge [A. L.L. couronné] and Discharge [Tête rayonnante] marks for 1722-1726 and Jurande [H] for 1724. Net weight: 669 g. - Height: 23.8 cm. Very worn black patina and chips. Scratches and a few bumps; restorations to the inside of the lid and to the fretel plate, which is slightly missing; partially repolished.
Estimate
€800 - €1,000
Result
€750
Buyer's premium
26%
Baluster-shaped plain silver (950) chocolatière with filleted neck, resting on three splayed feet with medallion attachments.
Curved, hinged lid with turned fretel on swivel plate; scrolled poucier.
Spout with base decorated with a frieze of leaves, with small hinged lid.
Turned, black-tinted wooden handle with molded truncated-cone hood in silver (950) with radiating circular attachment.
The body is later engraved with a cartouche featuring a coat of arms, shouldered by two heraldic lions, under a comtal crown. One foot engraved ''R.D.'' later.
Goldsmith's hallmark (worn) : J.B. [?] inscribed on each foot.
PARIS, Charge [A. L.L. couronné] and Discharge [Tête rayonnante] marks for 1722-1726 and Jurande [H] for 1724.
Net weight: 669 g. - Height: 23.8 cm.
Very worn black patina and chips.
Scratches and a few bumps; restorations to the inside of the lid and to the fretel plate, which is slightly missing; partially repolished.