Lot 60
  • 60

Eight Italian silver trembleuses stands, Genoa, 18th century

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • approximately 14cm, 5 1/2in diameter
similar with circular bases and detachable cup holders, embossed and chased with shells and other rocaille ornament comprising: a pair 1780, a pair 1779, a pair 1755, a single example 1770 and another 1766, including six porcelain cups, 3 Chinese, 2 relief-mounted Doccia and a Doccia polchrome

Condition

1780; marked on stands and mounts. Reasonably good condition overall. 1779; Reasonably good condition overall. 1755; marked on stands and mount. Couple of repairs to mounts, but overall pretty good condition. 1766; small repairs to leg mount. Also, mount doesn't tighten on base. 1770; marked on base and mount. Couple of small splits to mount. The ceramic cups; 2 blanc de chine lacking handles. Few minor chips. For further queries regarding this lot please contact the Silver department directly on +44(0)207.293.5100.
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