Lot 161
  • 161

Cafetière en argent, par Jean-François I Guillebert, Calais, vers 1725

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Cafetière en argent, par Jean-François I Guillebert, Calais, vers 1725
  • silver
  • Haut 22,5 cm, pods total 571 g ; 8 3/4 in, 18oz 7dwt
reposant sur un piédouche godronné, le col ciselé de chiens, loups et aigles entourés de rinceaux sur fond amati, le couvercle à bord godronné, ciselé de deux frises de fleurs et feuilles sur fond amati

Condition

chasing slightly worn - probably later wood handle - trace of restauration on the foot and inside cover - little hole on the cover (probably origin) - traces of erased marks under the base -
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