Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

A silver medal converted into a clip by mounting it inside a frame. The medal has a portrait bust in profile facing left of King Louis XVI of France. Around the rim is an inscription "LUD.XVI.D.G.FR.ET NAV.REX.". The frame is reeded, bound with crossed ribbons at intervals, and topped with a ribbon bow.

Made from:

Silver -- silver gilt

Made in:

France

Date made:

ca. 1774-1999

Size:

6 cm (2 3/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

12.230

Class:

SILVER

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION around rim: LUD. XVI. D. G. FR. ET NAV REX

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973