ROUEN 1734 Plain silver wine cup. The handle is engraved with a representation of St. Catherine in foot carrying the palm of martyrdom in the left hand and a cross in the right hand. Under the border of the body is engraved "LA VALUETTE" framed by foliage. Master silversmith: Pierre II DESNOS, received in 1721 Weight: 138,7 g - diameter: 8,5 cm Hallmarked on the rim, the thumb rest and the ring Condition: slight dent restored on the body ROUEN 1734 A silver wine cup Master silversmith: Pierre II DESNOS

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