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by Giorgio Busetto
 

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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

silver double
spice boxsilver double
spice boxDouble 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).
silver 
spice box
hallmarks



hallmarks of silversmith Jean Redart working in Neuchatel (Switzerland) about 1760
 
Coats of Arms
with count's coronetCoats of Arms
with count's coronet
lids of the spice box engraved with two Coats of Arms with Count's coronet (9 visible pearls raised on rays)

chocolate pot

silver 
chocolate 
potsilver 
chocolate 
potchocolate 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
coronetcouple of
coats of arms
with Count's
coronetCouple of Coats of Arms with Count's coronet (the armorial were likely engraved for a noble marriage).
chocolate
pot
hallmarks


hallmarks of silversmith Jean Redart working in Neuchatel (Switzerland) about 1760

Giorgio Busetto - 2004 -