PARIS 1682 - 1683 A vermeil travel set in its green silk-lined case comprising a goblet into which a stand containing a folding knife and cutlery is fitted, the steel blade, a case comprising a nutmeg grater revealing a corkscrew ending in a part that can be unscrewed for the walnut, and a condiment box with two compartments engraved on the lids with putti and the words: "L'heureuse conquête" and "La douceur m'atire". (sic). Master silversmith: Jean II VILLAIN, received in 1671, his second mark registered in 1680 Gross weight: 235 g - height: 7.9 cm PARIS 1682 - 1683 A vermeil travel service Master silversmith: Jean II VILLAIN

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