Oval Platter with Cover
Series TitleNapoleonic Campaign Silver Service
Artist
Jean-Charles Cahier
(French, 1772 - after 1849)
Date1809
MediumSilver
DimensionsA (cover): 4 1/4 x 9 3/8 x 14 inches (10.8 x 23.83 x 35.56 cm)
B (platter): 18 inches (45.72 cm)
B (platter): 18 inches (45.72 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Dan Gerber Sr.
Object number76-34/8 A,B
MarkingsPlatter- "C.Cahier", two diamon punches with letters JCC. Cover - 2 illegible marks, one round and one octagonal. Plain cover with indented top and hinged handle. Four stars pierced in top for steam. Coat-of-arms consisting of fleur de lis, wreath, crown agove and crois below on side of cover. Platter bears same coat-of-arms on rim. Rim also decorated with anthemion pattern.
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