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by AlyMarie
Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:17 am
Forum: French Silver
Topic: French Silver Hallmarks on Vanity Case Crystal Jars
Replies: 4
Views: 1897

Re: French Silver Hallmarks on Vanity Case Crystal Jars

Thank you again. Seems odd to think that someone would turn up at the Ébéniste with an armload of 10+ year old crystal and accessories, to have a perfectly fitted box made to go around them. Usually the box and the crystal and fittings were ordered at the same time, whether or not the retailer contr...
by AlyMarie
Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:42 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: French Silver Hallmarks on Vanity Case Crystal Jars
Replies: 4
Views: 1897

Re: French Silver Hallmarks on Vanity Case Crystal Jars

Thank you, this is exceedingly helpful! I was engaged in a debate with someone who felt that the box itself was quite a bit later than the silver. So finding out that this manufacturer also made the cases, just reinforces the unlikeliness of that for me. THANK YOU so much for the help, I'd have neve...
by AlyMarie
Wed Jan 22, 2020 11:42 pm
Forum: French Silver
Topic: French Silver Hallmarks on Vanity Case Crystal Jars
Replies: 4
Views: 1897

French Silver Hallmarks on Vanity Case Crystal Jars

Hello!! I have a French military officer's dressing case from the early 19th century. It contains a variety of silver topped, crystal jars and accessories. Based on the standard and guarantee marks, they date to 1809-1819, but I have been unable to identify the maker, as it does not seem to be liste...

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