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Gilt Silver Goblet with the Rothschild Family Coat of Arms – Paris, 19th Century - Goblet with Rothschild family coat of arms, produced by Peret. Paris, France, [second half of 19th century]. Silver, turned and engraved (with maker's mark: ”Peret, R. Montmorency St Martin 19 Paris”, and French standard marks, in use from 1838); gilt. Impressive, high-quality goblet, with a wide rim and body progressively narrowing towards the bottom. Stood on a round base, wide and graduated. Top part of goblet engraved with the Rothschild family coat of arms – a shield with another shield in the center, surrounded by an eagle, lion rampant and two fists each holding five arrows, representing the five dynasties established by Mayer Anschel Rothschild's five sons. Above the shield is engraved a large crown. Interior of goblet, rim, base and family emblem gilt. Height: 10 cm. Diameter of rim: 8.5 cm; maximal diameter: 9.5 cm; diameter of base: 6.5 cm. Weight: 240 g. Good condition.