Lot 142
  • 142

Rare râpe à tabac en argent, Paris, 1684-1687

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Rare râpe à tabac en argent, Paris, 1684-1687
  • silver
  • Long. 13,5 cm , 82 g sans la râpe ; 5 1/4 in
gravée d'un décor à la Bérain avec rinceaux et oiseaux, cartouches de treillage sur les deux faces et de l'inscription: JAY ESTE DONNEE Pr ESTRENNES PAR MGr LE COMTE DUZES A Mr DE LATOVSCHE DE SALLES EN 1714, avec sa râpe en fer à l'intérieur, l'intérieur doré

Condition

In overall good condition. An old small repair on the inside border not visible from outside. Exceptional engraving
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