LILLE 1771 - 1772 Silver tripod pourer. Model with twisted ribs alternating six flat sides and six sides with simple doucine, in recall on the feet with attachments of scrolls, the spout, the lid and the seed. The hinged opening is parallel to the long hood supporting the turned wooden handle screwed. Master silversmith: Pierre PONTUS, received in 1746 Gross weight: 649 g - height: 22.5 cm LILLE 1771 - 1772 A silver ewer. Master silversmith: Pierre PONTUS

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