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Beautiful solid silver kettledrum engraved with the Minerve hallmark.
Goldsmith's hallmark: PB and a duck.
Master silversmith: Philippe Berthier
Practicing from 1841 to 1851 at 23 rue aux Ours, then 63 passage Beaufort and finally 21 rue Quincampoix, Paris.
His first hallmark PB and a garden well was used between June 1, 1841 and June 28, 1845. This second woodcock punch was used from June 5, 1847, and re-inscribed on June 20, 1851.
He was one of the greatest silversmiths of the Second Empire, producing a large number of items including tastevins, soup tureens, cups and saucers, kettledrums and spoons.
in excellent condition, needs polishing, weight 161 gr
height: 9 cm
diameter: 8.8 cm
Ref: JBUPTRMRNL