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Reference: S11479
Period: Victorian
Year: 1869-1886
Silversmith: Ladoucette & Gavard
Place: Paris
Price: $ 280.00
Weight: 44 grams
Dimensions: 6.1 cm height
Condition: Few small dents to cup, box worn and sun damaged, hinge works, clasp closes but opener missing.
Description: An interesting antique French silver Christening mug, which was retailed in Mauritius, and still has it's original wooden box. The cup is baluster shaped, with no handle, and has attractive bright cut engraving, with a central cartouche engraved with original owners initials NJ in flowing script. The original cone shaped silk lined wooden box reads "Audusson & Vidal Fils, Mauritius. The cup is clearly hallmarked on the base with makers mark L&G with lamb and boathook (or gaffe) in diamond punch, an additional mark of Mercury looking left is hidden in the decoration, this is a French export mark used between 1840 and 1973. Jules Ladoucette & Pierre Gavard worked between 1869 and 1886 from 17 Rue Philippeaux in Paris. Audusson & Vidal were retailers of luxury goods in Mauritius, their name has been recorded on items ranging from clocks to postcards. Mauritius was under British rule between 1810 and 1968, but previously was a French colony from 1715-1810, and retained it's French character, hence still importing luxury goods from France whilst under British rule.
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French Silver Christening Mug - Audusson & Vidal Mauritius
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Antique French Silver Christening Mug - Audusson & Vidal
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Audusson & Vidal Mauritius
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Antique French Silver Christening Mug
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Ladoucette & Gavard
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Ladoucette & Gavard silver makers mark
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Mercury French silver hallmark
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Antique French Silver
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