A SILVER BELL, LEOPOLD ANTOINE, PARIS, 1728-1729 | A silver bell, Leopold Antoine, Paris, 1728-1729

the top of the bell decorated with gadroons

In overall good condition. Some minor dents. Maker's mark, discharge and later 18th century contremarques (pantoufle et hure de sanglier) on the handle. Maker's mark, charge and date letter inside the bell. Good weight.
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For a small bell by the same silversmith, dated 1728 and originated from the Thuille Collection, look for Tajan, Paris, October 24th 2007, n°34