a small collection of antique silver and objects of vertu

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milk creamer

France -3-
this is a silver empire milk creamer of vase shape, raised on four paw feet headed by palmettes, the handle with a ram's head at the base.
It was made in France in the 2nd half of 19th century.
The creamer is hallmarked with "Minerva" (corresponding to 950/1000 for French silver) and wild boar head on the handle (800/1000 silver) and is 6 1/2 in. high (cm. 16).
The creamer was bought at an auction in Italy.

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