AN ANTIQUE FRENCH SILVER URN WITH MERCURY, 19 C.
A majestic silver urn with the embossed decor in the form of pilasters and wreaths of oak leaves. The lid is decorated with a row of silver beads and a composition in the form of laurel leaves with ribbons. With French silver hallmark depicting the left-facing head of Mercury with the octagonal outline (export mark for big articles). Weight: 123.2 oz, 3,495 g.
Dimensions: H: 18 1/2 in. (47 cm.)
Condition: Very good
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A majestic silver urn with the embossed decor in the form of pilasters and wreaths of oak leaves. The lid is decorated with a row of silver beads and a composition in the form of laurel leaves with ribbons. With French silver hallmark depicting the left-facing head of Mercury with the octagonal outline (export mark for big articles). Weight: 123.2 oz, 3,495 g.
Dimensions: H: 18 1/2 in. (47 cm.)
Condition: Very good
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