Lot 195
  • 195

A French silver oval covered sugar box, Paris, 1752-1753, probably by Eloi Guérin

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description

  • A French silver oval covered sugar box, Paris, 1752-1753, probably by Eloi Guérin
  • silver
  • 18 cm long, 693 g; 7 in., 22oz 6dwt
roccoco pattern, the finial shaped as two strawberries, engraved with later initials JF

Condition

In overall good condition. Legible marks under the base, maker's mark partly legible. Charge and jurande legible inside the cover. Unusual shape and nice design. Body and cover later engraved with monogram.
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