Post Medieval French Silver Porringer with Birth of Duc
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Medal dated 1754 AD. A silver shallow porringer with single pierced flat handle incorporating a fleur-de-lis, the basal foot marked 'STERLING' and inset with a French silver medal by Marteau commemorating the birth of the Duc de Berry (1754-1793) who succeeded to the French throne as Louis XVI in 1774 and was later deposed and executed by guillotine during the French Revolution. Obv: profile bust with LUD XV REX CHRISTIANISS legend. Rev: female standing, resting against half-column on which lies a crown and holding infant with SECURITAS IMPERII legend and with NAT DUCIS BITURIC M DCC LIV in two lines to exergue. Medal: see Med. Fran. 244.131 (for the design, in bronze). 105 grams, 11cm diameter (4 1/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired London, 1980s. Louis XVI, Duc de Berry, became Dauphin following the death of his father in 1765 and succeeded his grandfather, Louis XV in 1774; he was executed on 21 January 1793, under the name Citizen Louis Capet. [No Reserve]
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Fine condition, medal very fine.
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Post Medieval French Silver Porringer with Birth of Duc
Estimate £80 - £120
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