PARIS 1798 - 1809Silver tureen of oval shape with two geometrical handles enhanced with acanthus leaves and a trellis. It rests on a pedestal molded with a frieze of palmettes on a background of horizontal stripes as a reminder of the lid. The latter, with a doucine, is topped by a stylized pine cone on a terrace embossed with gadroons. Goldsmith : Pierre VALLIERE, received master in 1776, inscription 1798Weight : 2221,3 g - outside diameter : 32,5 cm - height : 30 cmCondition : missing the lining

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