RODEZ TO 1785 Sick-bottle in hammered silver, or "duck of sick". It stands on a frame, the body ball decorated with a hinged lid, the tubular spout with a slight bend. The handle and the scrolled thumb rest are accompanied by a central rib from which two grooves emerge. Master silversmith: Antoine PINEL, received around 1780 Weight : 198,8 g - length : 18,5 cm - height : 8 cm Condition : frame slightly unsoldered, RODEZ CIRCA 1785 An invalid's drinking vessel Master silversmith: Antoine PINEL

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