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Rare et grande cafetière à côtes en argent, Grasse, 1769, poinçon d'orfèvre un aigle
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
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
reposant sur un piédouche, la prise en bouton
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.
"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."
"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
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.