Oval cruet stand

François-Thomas Germain (French, 1726–1791)

1757–58

Object PlaceParis, France

Medium/TechniqueMetal; silver

Dimensions8.6 x 19.3 x 29.1 cm (3 3/8 x 7 5/8 x 11 7/16 in.)

Credit LineElizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. Collection

Accession number1993.406a-e

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ClassificationsSilver

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Europe

InscriptionsMaker's Mark: maker's small mark: a crowned fleur-de-lis, two grains, FTG (Dennis, 161). Warden's Mark: 1757-1758: a crowned R (Dennis, 161). Charge Mark: for small work, 1756-1762: a harrow (Dennis, 161).

ProvenanceBy 1954, Ricardo Espirito Santo, Lisbon [see note 1]. Elizabeth 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)

Note:
[1] 1954, exhibited "Tresors de la Cour du Portugal," Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris.