Covered Bowl With Ears Silver Farmers General Rennes Buchet 819gr 18th

Rare covered bowl with ears, in solid silver Farmers General: Rennes community hallmark (1756-1762), discharge hallmarks and PJB goldsmith hallmark for Pierre-Julien Buchet*; an artichoke on a leafy terrace at the top of the lid, shell-shaped ears decorated with a satyr mask, lid with chiseled ogee with a medallion, vintage 18th century. This bowl is in good condition and is of exceptional quality. Numerous discharge punches in several places on the bowl and lid (see photos). * PJB goldsmith's mark with crowned ermine for Pierre-Julien Buchet, received master's degree in 1759, from a large Rennes family of goldsmiths. Few Breton covered bowls have reached us, this one is all the more exceptional due to its quality of carving. Please note: the coat of arms or monogram originally chiseled in the medallion was later erased, this bowl was repolished, micro-scratches and slight wear from time, look carefully at the photos. Diameter: 17.5 cm Height: approx. 13.8 cm Width: with ears 30.3 cm Weight: 819 grams Reference: 600 721 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com