Large Silver Jug Lille 1784

Large baluster-shaped silver jug resting on three winding feet chiseled with rockeries, the body, the lid and the spout are decorated with strongly marked twisted ribs. the pouring ber is chiselled upwards with shell and downwards with acanthus leaves, the lid with ogee and contours is surmounted by a rose resting on foliage.; DLB monogram in a cartouche on the body of the jug. Turned wood side handle. Very good condition Height: 29 cm Weight: 1271 euros Lille 1784-1785 master goldsmith Jacque Philippe lemaire received in 1763 vintage city hallmark and goldsmith's hallmark stamped under the jug on the reverse of the 3 feet on the spout on the hinge of the lid and on the handle hood