French Antique Silver Ewer and Basin
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Stock: 10440
Date: 1746 - 1747
Maker: Jacques-Joseph Giraud
Country: France
An excellent quality 18th century silver jug and basin of plain design with gadroon borders. Heavy gauge silver and fine...
Description
Description
An excellent quality 18th century silver jug and basin of plain design with gadroon borders. Heavy gauge silver and fine workmanship. The baluster form ewer has a curved hinged lid with flower bud leaf finial; the lower body with shaped panels on a stippled background. The oval basin has a simple, segmented undulating form. Hand engraved to both pieces is a family coat of arms with a coronet above and motto “Pax Mea Ex Me In Deo Spe” below.
Ewer weight 926g, 29.77 troy oz.
Ewer height 25cm, 9.8ins, spread 17cm, 6.7ins.
Basin weight 920g, 29.5 troy oz.
Basin height 4.5cm, 1.7ins, top – 36cmx24cm, 14.1insx9.6ins.
Marseille, France 1746/7.
Maker Jacques-Joseph Giraud and Antoine Giraud.
Marks. Both pieces are fully stamped for Marseille, France. The jug is dated 1746, maker Antoine Giraud. The basin is dated 1747, maker Jacques-Joseph Giraud.
Condition
Both pieces are in very good condition with just a little wear consistent with age. The arms are crisp. Excellent colour.
Maker Information
Maker: Jacques-Joseph Giraud
Jacques-Joseph Giraud (master 1707, retired 1751) working in Marseille, France. Antoine Giraud, probably son of Jacques-Joseph (master 1733).
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