Lot 4
  • 4

Jardinière en argent de style Louis XV, par Eugène Mermillod, Paris, vers 1900

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • each side engraved with monogram DW, stamped under the base MERMILLOD, with original silver-plated liner, within original fitted wood case stamped MERMILLOD 7 RUE ROYALE PARIS

  • Long. 52cm
  • 20 1/2 in long
chaque face gravée du monogramme DW, estampée sous la base MERMILLOD, avec sa doublure d'origine en métal argenté, dans son coffre en bois d'origine estampé MERMILLOD 7 RUE ROYALE PARIS, le couvercle serti d'une plaque en cuivre gravé du monogramme DW

Condition

In overall very good condition. The two-handled liner unmarked, the jardiniere with maker's mark under the base, with apparently no title mark. Excellent quality.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Le coffre contient aussi d'autres espaces pour des couverts et probablement des coupes, aujourd'hui vides.
Eugène Mermillod devint orfèvre en 1894. Sotheby's remercie vivement Rémi Verlet pour son aide à l'identification de cet orfèvre.