Lot 108
  • 108

Service à glace en vermeil par Pierre Benoit Lorillon, Paris, 1809-1819

Estimate
5,500 - 7,500 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Service à glace en vermeil par Pierre Benoit Lorillon, Paris, 1809-1819
  • silver-gilt
  • Long.écrin 35 cm, 854 g ; box 13 3/4 in, 27oz 9dwt
comprenant: 18 pelles à glaces (ice spoons) 2 louches à crème (cream laddle) et une pelle à glace (serving ice spoon), dans un écrin estampé P.L

Condition

the box: scattered aged wears on surface - ice cream set in very good condition Very nice pattern
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Les armes sont celles du comte Pierre-Augustin Hulin (1758-1841), général de division, comte de l'Empire, commandeur de l'ordre de la Couronne de fer, grand-officier de la Légion d'honneur le 30 juin 1811. Il présida le tribunal qui condamna le duc d'Enghien et fut gouverneur de Paris de 1807 à 1814. Proscrit en 1815, il revint en France en 1819.