270 Years Old French Beaker - 950 Silver
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Elegant French silver timbale beaker dating to circa 1760, hand‑formed from sheet silver with hammering marks, 8.6 cm high, 8.5 cm in diameter, weighing 103.6 g with a capacity of about 300 ml, hallmarked with the maker’s mark DIP and Ancien Régime control marks from a provincial French workshop.
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Description from the seller
Elegant French silver beaker (timbale) dating to the Ancien Régime, circa 1760. A fine example of an 18th-century provincial utilitarian object, combining restrained design with historical authenticity.
The beaker features a slightly tapering cylindrical body with a subtly flared rim and a double reeded border near the lip. Its clean and undecorated form reflects the refined simplicity typical of mid-18th century French silverware outside major urban centers.
The interior shows visible hand-raised hammering marks, confirming traditional craftsmanship. The piece is entirely hand-formed from sheet silver, not cast or machine-made.
Hallmarks
The base bears four original hallmarks, including:
Maker’s mark: “DIP” in a shield
Charge mark: left-facing stag’s head with amphora and numeral, typical of the Ancien Régime tax system
Additional control marks
These marks firmly place the object within the pre-Revolutionary French silver system.
Origin
France, provincial workshop
Dating
Circa 1760 (18th century, Ancien Régime)
Dimensions
Height: 8.6 cm
Diameter: 8.5 cm
Weight: 103.6 g
Capacity: approx. 300 ml
Condition
Good antique condition:
Minor wear consistent with age
No major dents or repairs
Interior retains original tool marks
Hallmarks clearly visible
Notes
Authentic 18th-century French silver beaker (timbale). A well-preserved example of everyday silverware from the Ancien Régime, valued for its historical integrity and craftsmanship.
Elegant French silver beaker (timbale) dating to the Ancien Régime, circa 1760. A fine example of an 18th-century provincial utilitarian object, combining restrained design with historical authenticity.
The beaker features a slightly tapering cylindrical body with a subtly flared rim and a double reeded border near the lip. Its clean and undecorated form reflects the refined simplicity typical of mid-18th century French silverware outside major urban centers.
The interior shows visible hand-raised hammering marks, confirming traditional craftsmanship. The piece is entirely hand-formed from sheet silver, not cast or machine-made.
Hallmarks
The base bears four original hallmarks, including:
Maker’s mark: “DIP” in a shield
Charge mark: left-facing stag’s head with amphora and numeral, typical of the Ancien Régime tax system
Additional control marks
These marks firmly place the object within the pre-Revolutionary French silver system.
Origin
France, provincial workshop
Dating
Circa 1760 (18th century, Ancien Régime)
Dimensions
Height: 8.6 cm
Diameter: 8.5 cm
Weight: 103.6 g
Capacity: approx. 300 ml
Condition
Good antique condition:
Minor wear consistent with age
No major dents or repairs
Interior retains original tool marks
Hallmarks clearly visible
Notes
Authentic 18th-century French silver beaker (timbale). A well-preserved example of everyday silverware from the Ancien Régime, valued for its historical integrity and craftsmanship.
Details
Distillery/brand
270 Years Old French Beaker
Volume on label
950 Silver
Alcohol %
950 silver
