A French Louis XVI silver snake handled inkstand, 1777 Paris,…
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A French Louis XVI silver snake handled inkstand, 1777 Paris, with maker's mark FDR and later import marks for London 1953 by the London assay office, a shaped scroll footed tray with a lead lined ink pot, powder caster and circular bowl, engraved with a contemporary Count's coronet and coat of arms; variously hallmarked, total weight 721gr (without lead liner) length 33 cm. Width 18.5 cm

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  • Assay / Assayed - Assaying is the testing of a metal, most commonly silver and gold to determine its ingredients and quality. In Britain, once an item of silver or gold has been assayed, a mark is stamped on it, certifying its purity. Known as hallmark, it derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay and mark articles of gold and silver.

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