Lot 215
  • 215

A French silver basting spoon, probably Lille, circa 1740

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • A French silver basting spoon, probably Lille, circa 1740
  • silver
  • 35 cm long, 183 g; 13 2/3 in., 5oz 18dwt
the handle engraved with armorials

Condition

In overall good condition. Tiny scratches commensurate with age. Marks difficult ro read. Good size
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Catalogue Note

The arms are probably those of Gautier de la Lauzière.