Lot 194
  • 194

A pair of French silver soap and sponge boxes Henry Allain, Paris, 1750-1751

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • A pair of French silver soap and sponge boxes Henry Allain, Paris, 1750-1751
  • silver
  • 10 cm high, 383 g ; 4 in. high, 12oz 6dwt
erased arms on the lid

Condition

In overall fairly good condition. Traces of coats of arms erased on each. A hinge on the sponge box slightly damaged. (Full marked inside the body and cover).
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