Lot 240
  • 240

A set of three continental silver electrotype dishes,circa 1880

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • larger 44cm 17 1/4in diameter
after a pewter example by François Briot known as  the `Temperantia' basin, larger example with central Temperantia medal and reverse inscribed Sculpterat Franciscus Briot, enclosed by images of the Elements and Seven Liberal Arts amid renaissance ornament, the smaller pair with the Elements and deep central depressions, pseudo marks