Lot 71
  • 71

FOURTEEN LOUIS XV AND LOUIS XVI SILVER-GILT BEAKERS, Paris and provincial, circa 1750-1787

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • silver-gilt
  • heights approximately 2 1/2 in.
  • 6.2 cm
tulip form with molded rims, some engraved with names, the provincial examples include Meaux circa 1750, Tours circa 1775, Ste-Menehould circa 1770, and Orleans, 1780 and 1782.

Condition

gilding presumably later, otherwise good, marks unusually clear
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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