Antoine Lucas 1779-1780 – Chocolate Pot In Sterling Silver

Chocolate pot in plain silver, the baluster-shaped body resting on three skated feet. The fluted spout, a tip of asparagus at the cushion. The rolling thumb rest The turned wooden side handle is screwed onto the sleeve. Master goldsmith's mark (body and cover): AL with the Holy Spirit, Antoine Lucas goldsmith received on January 31, 1770, still recorded in 1788 Jurande mark (in the cover and under the body): P crowned, Paris from 21 July 1779 to July 15, 1780 Hallmark of Charge (under the body): Fleuronée with crown, Paris, from November 18, 1774 to July 1, 1780 Hallmark of Discharge (at the edge of the neck): a monkey's head, gold and small works of silver, Paris from November 18, 1774 to July 13, 1780 Re-punched Minerva Height: 23.5 cm – Gross weight: 730 g – Net weight without the handle: 677 g