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
ClassificationsSilver
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.
