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A set of eleven French silver knives, Guy-Joseph Zevort, Lille, circa 1730
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- A set of eleven French silver knives, Guy-Joseph Zevort, Lille, circa 1730
- silver
- 26 cm long; 10 in.
the handles facetted, with steel blades, together with two of a slightly different model
Exhibited
Les orfèvres de Lille, Musée de la Chartreuse, Douai, 2007.
Literature
N. Cartier, Les orfèvres de Lille II, Louvain, 2007, n° 233.
Condition
In overall good condition. One with blade to be refixed. Usual minor dents and scratches comensurate with age. Seven with legible maker's mark.
Steel blades: 10 stamped with crowned swan and four letters below, 2 with a sort of earing, the last stamped Renaix Chave (f?).
Rare set.
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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."