PARIS 1809 - 1818 - Lot 36

PARIS 1809 - 1818 Circular gilt-edged cruet engraved on the lid and body with the coats of arms of Charles de la Rochefoucauld, seventh duc d'Estrées (1892 - 1907), duc de Doudeauville, grande de España and Charlotte Cécile Eglé Valentine princesse de La Trémoille (married October 19, 1885 in Paris). It stands on a circular pedestal chased with a row of water leaves and dots at the base of the bowl and around the rim. The two double handles are highlighted by a ram's head in the round. The lid is edged with a string of pearls, and the central grip features a griffin on a terrace of leaves. Goldsmith: Jacques Henri FAUCONNIER, registered in 1809, died in 1859 Weight: 985g - height: 16cm - diameter at handles: 19.1cm - Condition: near new, probably missing the tray. Thanks to Nicolas Filatoff who identified the coat of arms.