Lot 100
  • 100

Paire de seaux à rafraîchir en argent sur le modèle de Meissonnier, Allemagne, probablement Hanau vers 1900

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Paire de seaux à rafraîchir en argent sur le modèle de Meissonnier, Allemagne, probablement Hanau vers 1900
  • each on spreading base, the body decorated with French Royal coat of arms and with two scenes (Apollo and Neptune)
  • Haut. 25 cm, 4.126 gr. ; 9 3/4 in high, 132oz 13dwt
chacun reposant sur un piédouche, le corps orné des armes royales de France et de deux scènes représentant Apollon et Neptune, les anses en sirènes bifides tenant deux dauphins

Condition

In overall good condition, one uneven base. Very nice pattern, good quality. Marks: spurious French marks, German maker D.
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