Jules Boivin, Cup On Foot In Solid Silver, 19th Century.

This is a prize received during a rifle shooting competition. Chiseled decoration of scrolls, flowers and foliage. A cartridge is visible with the inscription in the center: Edouard Dufour to the Carabiniers of Guillaume Tell. Minerva hallmark, Goldsmith hallmark: Jules BOIVIN (active from January 20, 1862 to February 1, 1881, 15 rue des Quatre Fils, specialty: small table part). Visible depression at the bottom of the cut. Silver pn: 140 gr. Vintage late 19th century. Good condition. Dimensions: H: 18.8 cm D drink: 7 cm D foot: 6.6 cm Edouard Dufour (1829-1882) In 1865, he was in charge of the geology courses instituted by Bertrand-Geslin, at the School of Sciences. Assistant curator under the direction of Frédéric Cailliaud, he became curator in 1869 and directed the development of the museum at the Hôtel de la Monnaie.