Silver flatware. Paris 1769-1770. Master goldsmith: Nicolas-Martin Langlois, received in 1766. Filet pattern, engraved with an escutcheon surmounted by a count's crown. Discharge mark: a helmeted head in profile. Two silver forks. Paris 1754-1755 and 1780-1782 Goldsmiths: Bonaventure Dardet, received in 1739 and Claude-François Vonarms, received in 1781. Filet pattern, the first engraved with a monogram and the number 5. Total weight: 362 g.

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