IMPORTANT Oval silver MONTURE FOR OILWORKS AND VINEGARDS, chased with oval friezes and rows of pearls, standing on a terrace adorned with two handles with intertwining vine tendrils, and resting on four leafy feet. Hallmark: Paris 1781-1789 Master Goldsmith: Jean Charles ROQUILLET DESNOYERS, received as Master in Paris in 1772. Weight : 830 g. 13 x 30 x 18 cm Nota : Paris 18th century discharge. This extremely decorative model is well known but not very common.

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