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Superb silver jug finely chopped, punched Minerva (1st title) and punch goldsmith Odiot * in Paris, XIXth century.
This jug is in good condition. It is poinçonée see photos.
A report: few scratches and normal wear, see photos.
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* FOUNDED IN 1690, the house Odiot conquers his fame during the reign of Louis XV with Jean Baptiste Gaspard Odiot, recognized as one of the finest silversmiths of his time. THE EMPIRE AND ITS POMP open a page of glory Odiot, under the leadership of Jean-Claude Baptiste, grand son of Jean Baptiste Gaspard, who will see his extraordinary talent rewarded by prestigious commissions of the emperor and his family. CHARLES NICOLAS ODIOT will be a worthy successor of his father and become the official supplier of King Louis-Philippe of Orléans family. He excelled in the return of the rococo style. HIS SON GUSTAVE turn becomes the goldsmith large and powerful. It is he who will carry the largest order that the House Odiot ever received not less than three miles covered in gold Said Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt. It is he who gets the title of Supplier to the Court of His Imperial Majesty the Tsar. It is the last Odiot to hold the reins of the company. (Extract Odiot House website)
