Lot 283
  • 283

Brûle-parfum en argent reposant sur trois pieds, Gênes, 1760

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • the lamp cover shaped as a stylised snail, the perfume bowl spherical, with pierced cover and wood finial, engraved G.M.D. under the base
  • Poids total 771 gr; haut. 29,5 cm
  • 24oz 16dwt all in, 11 1/2in high
le couvercle de la lampe en escargot stylisé, la boule à parfum sphérique, le couvercle ajouré, la prise en bois, gravé G.M.D. sous la base

Condition

In overall good condition. Marks: only town/date mark very legible under the base. Very nice and unusual piece.
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