Autun, 18th century - Lot 185

Autun, 18th century Rare portable silver custode or pyxis. Lid surmounted by a cross and foliage. Circular foot, on which is marked on the underside: "Jarriot Pastor, 1769, Veilly sous Antigny 18th-century hallmark (partly illegible), including hallmark forming a shield and rampant lion(?), depicting the coat of arms of the town of AUTIN. Partially illegible hallmark (visible in the book "Les Orfèvres de Bourgogne" by Elisabeth Reveillon (unidentified). Master silversmith's hallmark: ("MVi" with shield with rampant lion, probably representing the coat of arms of the town of Autun), probably for Claude Marie MILSAND (Widow Dominique JUDE), active in the town of Autun from 1757 to 1772. Max. height (with cross): approx. 8.7 cm. Neck height: 5.7 cm. Base diameter: 4.8 mm. Diam. ext. neck: 4.5 cm Weight: 62.8 grams.