Lot 96
  • 96

Rare et grande cafetière à côtes en argent, Grasse, 1769, poinçon d'orfèvre un aigle

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Rare et grande cafetière à côtes en argent, Grasse, 1769, poinçon d'orfèvre un aigle
  • silver
  • Haut. 27 cm, pods total 864 g ; 10 1/2 in high, 27oz 15dwt
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Condition

In overall good condition. The blackened wood handle colour worn near the body. Town and date mark legible, Aix discharge legible (fleur-de-lys), maker an eagle legible. Very rare mark.
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Catalogue Note

Le poinçon de Grasse (agneau pascal) est très rare et la façon dont l'anse est fixée au corps par deux vis visibles est caractéristique de l'orfèvrerie du comté de Nice et de l'Italie proche.