Antique French Sterling Silver Mint Julep, Wine Cup, Tumbler or Timbale, "MQ" Monogram, 96gm eating utensils I find nothing to report

I find nothing to report by way of damage or loss

800 silver content (at least 80% pure so just under the the

Clasps at the sides of the box appear to be not working so a third in the center was added at some point

these opulent dressing cases were a staple at the renowned Palais Royal shops with layers neatly fitted into the interior to hold a variety of the early Grand Tour travelers' needs

Original inner tufted pale blue silk or satin base pad/lining

Antique French Sterling Silver Mint Julep, Wine Cup, Tumbler or Timbale, "MQ" Monogram, 96gm eating utensils I find nothing to reportHeavy antique French sterling silver 2 7 8" tall mint julep or wine cup, tumbler or "timbale", 96 grams with Art Deco style interlaced "MQ" monogram! Just over three troy ounces! This one bears the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number "1" in the upper right corner of that mark means it's in . 950 silver (95% pure and above the . 925 standard for "sterling" silver). The silversmith mark is for Louis Coignet, Paris circa 1889 1893.