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a French brass water bowl, so-called "lavabo", Morteau, probably by Bournez Second half 18th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- diameter 31cm
cast and turned with two S-curved, faceted spout, a central knop at the bottom, plain loops and the name of the founder B(?)OURNEZ A MORTEAU, handle and swivel ring of wrought iron, rich olive-brown patina
Literature
Related Literature:
Theuerkauff-Liederwald 1988, nos. 703-706
Catalogue Note
The Bournez family of founders are recorded in Morteau (Franche-Comté) from the second half of the 18th century until circa 1980. Numerous bells made in their foundry are recorded in the Jura and the county of Neuchâtel in Switzerland.