PARIS, 18th century (probably) - Lot 146

PARIS, 18th century (probably) Timbale/ curon on silver pedestal with slightly flared neck decorated with fillets. The body is engraved with a coat of arms. The oblong escutcheon is shouldered by two yeomen. It features two chevrons entwined with a greyhound in the center. Base surrounded by gadroons. Engraved inscription under the base: "A.C. 42." and "II". Marks (almost illegible) including: - Charge and discharge mark assumed for PARIS 1781-1789 (trace of letter A and bird's beak); - Master goldsmith's hallmark: ("MM"? surmounted by two grains with crowned fleur-de-lys. H. Height : 7.2 cm Neck diameter: 7 cm. Base diameter: 5 cm. Weight: 92.4 grams. Small crack at neck.