MOUTARDIER in 950‰ silver decorated with a monkey and a barrel on a rocaille-style terrace, resting on small feet with foliate decoration ending in scrolls. Armorial. Hallmarks: Paris premier titre 1809-1819 and repoinçonné à la Minerve. Master-smith: JCO. (Slight deformations on the terrace). Size: 13 x 21.5 x 15.5 cm - Weight: 952 g Corrected on June 19, 2024 at 3pm: Paris first title 1809-1819 and not 1798-1809. (Slight deformations on the terrace).

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