Silver-plated metal inkwell marked with the crowned C, Louis XV period

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Silver-plated metal inkwell marked with the crowned C, Louis XV period

Name: Silver-plated metal inkwell marked with the crowned C, Louis XV period
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 8HSWGSME1J
Price: 1950 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Pellat de Villedon

1.950 €

Period 18th century

Style Louis XV style

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From: 78 000, Versailles, France

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Galerie Pellat de Villedon

78 000 Versailles

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Two inkwells and a small table bell in the center, resting on a pinched, cut-out tray with scalloped edges, mounted on four toupie feet.

The inkwell is stamped with a C surmounted by a crown. An edict of 1745 required bronze workers to mark their pieces with this distinctive letter. This mark sanctioned a tax levied on bronzes and coppers from 1745 to 1749. It applied to both objects and furniture adorned with these marks. Following the signing of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, which ended the War of the Austrian Succession, this tax disappeared along with the other small new taxes that had appeared during the war. Despite the short duration of this tax, many objects bear the mark of this hallmark.

Louis XV period
L. 36 x W. 12.5 cm
Used condition

Ref: 8HSWGSME1J

Additional Information

Condition	As is
Style	Louis XV style (Writing (Accessories) of Louis XV style Style)
Period	18th century (Writing (Accessories) 18th century)
Country of origin	France
Materials	Silver plated metal