CAUDEBEC 1757 - Lot 109

CAUDEBEC 1757 Norman silver wine tasting vessel with swollen shape and engraved "C" border. Carved thumb rest depicting a cherub with a blindfold. The cherub is holding a flaming heart in one hand and a setter-type dog on a leash in the other. Topped with the engraving "LA FIDELITE ME GUIDE". Back engraved with a Crest (English coat of arms with crowned lion). Charge and discharge marks for the ROUEN jurisdiction 1756-62. Common house hallmark for ROUEN-CAUDEBEC 1757 ("X" crowned). Hallmarks (on body and thumb rest) of master silversmith: Jean-Jacques AMELINE (initials "JJA" ), received around 1750, to practice in CAUDEBEC. Diam.: 8.5 cm / L. with handle: 12.1 cm Weight: 102.8 grams. Small dents.