1791 French Revolution Picot Nuits Wine Cup Tastevin General Picot de Dampierre
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a very rare piece of 18thc. French history
from the French Revolution at the time of
General Auguste-Marie-Henri Picot de Dampierre
(Picot nuits) (Picot nights) this piece is dated 1791
This Silver wine tasting cup or Tastevin
is engraved with the inscription Picot Nuits 1791
18th c French silver Marks of the period
on both the handle
and the body of the cup
(very small marks photographed through magnification)
Condition:
Very good age-related condition
Please see all photos for actual condition
Approximate Dimensions:
Height 3/4"
Max. Length 3 1/2"
Cup width 2 3/4"
weight. 63 g.
but he became famous for his exploits at the Battle of Jemappes
Marching at the head of the Flanders regiment and a battalion of Paris volunteers ,
he attacked six enemy battalions threatening Beurnonville and
aiding Beurnonville 's successful advance.
He died in
Died: May 8, 1793, Valenciennes, France
ID. 50 Loc. D
