PARIS 1724 - 1725 A silver saupoudroir mounted with a bayonet in a baluster shape. It rests on a pedestal with double doucine. The body decorated with gadrooned appliques is engraved with a coat of arms surmounted by a count's crown and the motto "Contre infortune bon coeur". The lid is pierced with flowered crosses ending in a spinning top. Master silversmith: Jacques FILASSIER, received in 1718 Weight: 457.6 g - height: 23 cm Marks: on the body master silversmith repeated three times inside, charge, common house and discharge, on the upper part discharged. Condition: repair and welding on the terrace PARIS 1724 - 1725 A silver sugar caster Master silversmith: Jacques FILASSIER

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