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TWO SILVER PIECES OF JEAN REDART
It's a pleasure to publish these two pieces of antique silver made in
Switzerland in 18th century.
They are two worderful artifacts of 'Continental silver' made by
silversmith Jean Redart working in Neuchatel, about 1760: a double spice
box and a chocolate pot.
spice box
Double
spice box with hinged lid, gilded interior on four paw feet. One
side is divided in two sections. It measures 4 3/4" x 3.5" x 1 1/2"
high (cm. 12 x 9 x 3,5). |
hallmarks of silversmith Jean Redart working in Neuchatel
(Switzerland) about 1760
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lids of the spice box engraved with two Coats of Arms with Count's
coronet (9 visible pearls raised on rays) |
chocolate pot
chocolate
pot of plain pear form on three slender supports, short spout with
hinged flap and finial, engraved on the front side with coats of
arms. |
Couple
of Coats of Arms with Count's coronet (the armorial were likely
engraved for a noble marriage). |
hallmarks of silversmith Jean Redart working in Neuchatel
(Switzerland) about 1760 |
Giorgio Busetto - 2004 -
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