A Charles X early 19^th century French 950 standard silver powder shaker / pounce pot, Paris 1824-27 by Maurice Dubois (reg. 28^th May 1824, biff. 23^rd June 1827)

Of cylindrical form with a screw fitted truncated conical lid with a drill pierced top. The base with first standard mark (1819-38) and makers mark, the lid with medium excise mark, each with later guarantee mark.

Height – 6.7 cm / 2.65 inches

Weight – 53 grams / 1.7 ozt