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Silver and crystal inkstand, star-relief back, repoussé motifs in Louis XVI style
Boar's head hallmark on the outer rim of the lid, instituted between 1838 and 1962, this hallmark is used to mark small works of silver of French manufacture tested by touchstone and guarantees the legal minimum fineness of 800 thousandths; the silversmith's mark is undecipherable, given the difficulty of taking a proper photo due to the location of the hallmark, a touchstone test is also performed
Height: 4.7 cm
Width: 1.4 cm
Length: 3.9 cm
Weight: 451.4 g

Encrier en argent et cristal, revers étoilé en relief, motifs  au repoussé style Louis XVI
Poinçon hure de sanglier sur le rebord extérieur du couvercle, instauré entre 1838 à 1962, ce poinçon sert à marquer les menus ouvrages d’argent de fabrication française essayés au touchau et garantit le titre minimum légal 800 millièmes, poinçon orfèvre non déchiffrable, vu la difficulté à prendre une photo correcte de par localisation du poinçon un test à la pierre de touche est également réalisé
Hauteur : 4.7 cm
Largeur : 1.4 cm
Longueur : 3.9 cm
Poids : 451.4 gr


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Ink container - LOUIS XVI - .800 silver

Europe - 1850-1900 - Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

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An 800‑silver and crystal ink pot in Louis XVI style, dating from 1850–1900, with a star relief on the reverse of the lid, a boar’s head hallmark on the outer rim of the lid, a touchstone test for 800 purity, and dimensions of 4.7 cm high, 3.9 cm long, and 1.4 cm wide, weighing 451.4 g.

Ink container - LOUIS XVI - .800 silver

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An 800‑silver and crystal ink pot in Louis XVI style, dating from 1850–1900, with a star relief on the reverse of the lid, a boar’s head hallmark on the outer rim of the lid, a touchstone test for 800 purity, and dimensions of 4.7 cm high, 3.9 cm long, and 1.4 cm wide, weighing 451.4 g.

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