A Pair of Amphorae, silver, decoration en relief, French, 18th C., signs of use, Paris warranty mark, Louis Cartier maker’s mark Dimensões (altura x comprimento x largura) - 32 x 26 cm; Peso - 3910 g. Notes: Louis Cartier was born in France, in 1739. He became a goldsmith in 1779, at 18th December, acquiring his stamp 11 days after. He lived at rue de L’Arbe Sec. . vd. NOCQ, Henry.-Le Poinçon de Paris: répertoire des maîtres-orfèvres de la juridiction de Paris depuis le Moyen-âge jusqu'à la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Editeur H. Floury, Paris, 1926, p.224.
He should not be mistaken with his namesake Louis Cartier, the founder of the Cartier Company in 1847.