Lot n° 88
Estimation :
2500 - 3000
EUR
PARIS 1763 - Lot 88
PARIS 1763
Rare Louis XV period silver menagère with filets coquilles and armorial spatulas.
Beautiful homogeneous menagère (same model, same coat of arms and same hallmarks), comprising 11 forks and 10 spoons, presented in an antique case.
The coat of arms under the Comtale crown of the DE PIERRE DE BERNIS family (also known as DEPIERRE, DE PIERRE, BERNIS...). This family, which originated in Languedoc in the 11th century, gave rise to numerous branches. Its descendants include Knights of the Order of the Holy Spirit, a cardinal bishop, officers and a peer of France. The coat of arms is broken, with a lion representing the main arms (Chef d'armes) and an eagle symbolizing descent, thus corresponding to those of a member of this great family.
Marks for PARIS 1763.
Master goldsmith's hallmarks: Germain CHAYE ("GC" and anchor), received in 1755.
One piece without shell on the spatula.
Length / Weight of the table forks: 19.8 cm / 1066.6 grams.
Length / Weight of table spoons: 20.8 cm / 847.6 grams.
Total weight of set: 1914.2 grams.
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