Joseph Agard Important Pot Spoon / Community / Stew In Silver Paris 1747 18th Century

Joseph Gabriel AGARD (received master in 1725 - died in 1750) Pot spoon Solid silver Paris, 1746 - 1747 Weight: 193 g Length: 36.5 cm Provenance: A castle in Loir-et-Cher Joseph Gabriel AGARD, goldsmith jeweler collector Apprentice goldsmith from June 4, 1715 with Jean Baptiste Boucher, by contract before Baudin, notary. He is 15 years old. Received Master on February 7, 1725, he lives rue de Harlay, parish of St. Barthélemy. Master in Paris, guaranteed by Jean-B. Butcher, master of the same street and parish, he had his hallmark inscribed: Crowned fleur-de-lys, two grains, JAG, a fly. Died on March 4, 1750, a sealed inventory was carried out. On March 14, 1750 the seals were lifted and a sale was prepared and was announced from April 27, 1750. The posters in Paris announced for the 28th and the following days, a sale of consequence after the death of Mr. Agard, goldsmith and jeweler , which will take place at the Hôtel de Condé, quai Conti. It consists of a large number of original paintings by the greatest masters, drawings from the three schools, bronzes, etc... By other posters from Paris dated May 12, 1750, a second sale was announced including drawings from from the cabinets of Crozat and Beaunier, natural history curiosities, Chinese clothing and weapons, enameled miniatures, jewelry and other effects. Free shipping to France