- 287
A pair of French silver chocolate pots, Joseph Chaumet for Chaumet & Cie, Paris, circa 1918
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- silver and ivory
- 24.2cm, 9 1/2 in high
the vase-shaped bodies applied and embossed with husk festoons, laurel sprays and other motifs, engraved with the initials ARP in monogram, hinged lids and finials at right angles to the straight ivory handles, the bases engraved 'J. Chaumet Paris'
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 28 October 1986, lot 45
Condition
Foot of one bent, otherwise very good condition.
"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
The following lots (287-311) formed part of a service commissioned in 1917 from Chaumet & Co, the Parisian jewellers, by Simón Iturri Patiño (1862-1947), the mining pioneer known as ‘el Rey del Estaño’ (the King of Tin), for his wife Albina Rodriguez (c. 1873-1953).
Chaumet, the celebrated Parisian jeweller, is said to have been established in the late 18th Century by Marie-Etienne Nitot (1750-1809). His son and successor, François-Regnault Nitot was in turn succeeded by Jean-Baptiste Fossin (1786-1809). The latter was eventually joined by his son, Jules-Jean- François Fossin (1808-1869) and during the reign of Louis-Philippe the firm (by then styled Fossin & Fils) was appointed ‘joilliers du Roi et de famille royale.’ The Fossins, father and son, retired respectively in 1845 and 1862, after which the business was continued by Jean-Prosper Morel (1825-after 1891), son of the jeweller and goldsmith, Jean-Valentin Morel (1794-1860). Prosper Morel’s son-in-law, Joseph Chaumet (1852-1928) took control of the firm in 1889. He opened a London branch of Chaumet in 1905 and today the firm continues with further boutiques and outlets in Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Moscow and elsewhere.
Chaumet, the celebrated Parisian jeweller, is said to have been established in the late 18th Century by Marie-Etienne Nitot (1750-1809). His son and successor, François-Regnault Nitot was in turn succeeded by Jean-Baptiste Fossin (1786-1809). The latter was eventually joined by his son, Jules-Jean- François Fossin (1808-1869) and during the reign of Louis-Philippe the firm (by then styled Fossin & Fils) was appointed ‘joilliers du Roi et de famille royale.’ The Fossins, father and son, retired respectively in 1845 and 1862, after which the business was continued by Jean-Prosper Morel (1825-after 1891), son of the jeweller and goldsmith, Jean-Valentin Morel (1794-1860). Prosper Morel’s son-in-law, Joseph Chaumet (1852-1928) took control of the firm in 1889. He opened a London branch of Chaumet in 1905 and today the firm continues with further boutiques and outlets in Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Moscow and elsewhere.