MELUN 1727 - 1750 Silver wine cup, the body embossed with gadroons and points. Engraved C.F. BOUCHER. The handle with double heads of dolphins facing each other frames a sphere on which appears the hallmark of the master silversmith. Master silversmith: Blaise MERCIER, received in 1724 Weight: 97 g - external diameter: 8,3 cm Hallmarked on the circumference and on the handle MELUN 1727 - 1750 A silver wine cup. Master silversmith: Blaise MERCIER

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