A Pair of French Silver Two-Handle Cache Pots, 19th century. Marks: SP, (Minerva). 4-1/8 x 4-3/4 x 4-1...

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A Pair of French Silver Two-Handle Cache Pots, 19th century
Marks: SP, (Minerva)
4-1/8 x 4-3/4 x 4-1/8 inches (10.5 x 12.1 x 10.5 cm) (each)
674 grams (21.67 troy ounces)

The cache pots with an engraved cartouche displaying a peacock standing on branch, framed by sprays of flowering foliage including lotus blossoms, the reverse are engraved with two oval shields set side by side, each within a foliate cartouche; the dexter shield bears a star above three horizontal bars, while the sinister displays a bend sinister charged with three motifs, above both rests a coronet of comital rank, its circlet set with pearls alternating with foliate ornament.



Estimate: $800 - $1,200.

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