Pierre Gay, Baptismal Shell, Solid Silver, Empire Period.

Very rare naturalist baptismal shell in solid silver, in imitation of scallop shells. This type of baptismal shell comes from an 18th century typology, particularly in Brittany but not only. Copies are still preserved in the treasures of certain parishes. The shell is hallmarked: . 2nd rooster hallmark, 2nd provincial title between 1809 and 1819 . Bearded man's head: hallmark of large silver guarantee with the different 31 . PG goldsmith's hallmark with two stars for Pierre Gay . . Greyhound's head with the different 27: hallmark of large gold and silver census . Number struck: II 1825 Goldsmith in Lyon (religious goldsmithing). Magnificent naturalist baptismal shell dating from the First Empire, in the spirit of the 18th century. 10 cm wide x 8.8 cm 2 cm thick approximately 48.31 grams