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Covered ewer
Francois Joubert (Master in 1749; died after 1793)
French (Paris)
1764
Object Place: Europe, Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Metal; silver
Dimensions
Weight: 25 oz., 25.4 cm (1.56 lb., 10 in.)
Credit Line
Elizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. Collection
Accession Number1993.251
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionCovered ewer
Marks
Maker's mark: a crowned fleur-de-lis, two grains, FJ, a heart
Warden's mark: a crowned A for 1764-65
Charge mark: a crowned A for large size works, 1762-68
Charge mark: crossed laurel branches for medium size works, 1762-68
Maker's mark on underside of ewer, on foot, on underside of lid; warden's mark on underside of ewer, udnerside of foot, underside of ewer, underside of foot and underside of lid; first charge mark on underside of bottom; second charge mark on underside of foot and underside of lid
Discharge mark: rose for large size works, 1762-68 on foot
Warden's mark: a crowned A for 1764-65
Charge mark: a crowned A for large size works, 1762-68
Charge mark: crossed laurel branches for medium size works, 1762-68
Maker's mark on underside of ewer, on foot, on underside of lid; warden's mark on underside of ewer, udnerside of foot, underside of ewer, underside of foot and underside of lid; first charge mark on underside of bottom; second charge mark on underside of foot and underside of lid
Discharge mark: rose for large size works, 1762-68 on foot
ProvenanceElizabeth Parke Firestone (1897-1990) and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. (1898-1973), Akron, OH and Newport, RI; 1993; gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. (Accession date: May 26, 1993)