Record plaque (Plaque d'Insculpation)

1781

Not on view

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.

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Title: Record plaque (Plaque d'Insculpation)
Date: 1781
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Jacques Helft, 1964
Object Number: 64.88
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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