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Service à thé et à café en vermeil à décor de dragons par Maurice Mayer, Paris vers 1850
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- comprising coffee pot, teapot, milk jug, covered sugar bowl, kettle, warming stand, lamp each piece stamped Mce Mayer/Orfèvre de l'Empereur à Paris
- 7 125 gr; haut. 29 cm
- 229oz, 11 1/2 in high
comprenant une cafetière, une théière, un pot à lait, un sucrier couvert, une bouilloire (l'anse en ivoire), un réchaud et sa lampe, chaque pièce estampée Mce Mayer/Orfèvre de l'Empereur à Paris
Condition
In overall good condition. The gilding at some places very slightly worn.
The kettle cover hinge to be repaired.
Fully marked and stamped.
Very attractive design.
"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
Maurice Mayer d'abord fixé 20 rue basse des Remparts s'installa ensuite 20 rue Vivienne. Il devint maître le 19 août 1846. Il reçut une médaille d'argent en 1844 et une en 1849. Fournisseur de l'empereur, il reçut une médaille de première classe en 1855.
Pour une aiguière et un bassin en ivoire montés en argent en partie niellé par Maurice Mayer, voir Sotheby's Paris, 20 juin 2005, n° 44.