Record plaque (Plaque d'Insculpation)

Unknown

1781 · Silver · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This plaque was evidently used at one of the provincial mint offices as it lacks the additional marks registered for Paris in 1783. It was made under the jurisdiction of Henry Clavel, Farmer General from July 13, 1780–February 23, 1789.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1781

Medium

Silver

Culture

French, Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Jacques Helft, 1964