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Chocolatière à fond plat en métal plaqué d'argent et laqué (décor au vernis) par Jean-Vincent Huguet, Paris, vers 1770
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Chocolatière à fond plat en métal plaqué d'argent et laqué (décor au vernis) par Jean-Vincent Huguet, Paris, vers 1770
- Haut. 9,5 cm ; 3 3/4 in high
Condition
La surface avec usures à la laque. La graine appliquée d'une feuille. Petit manque sur l'extrémité de l'anse en bois. Poinçons d'argenture (1/4 AG) et poinçon d'orfèvre sous le couvercle et à l'intérieur du pot lisibles. Egalement poinçonné de contremarque (pantoufle) et d'un poinçon en coquillage. L'attache du manche insculpée de poinçons non identifiés en feuilles. Très bel objet, forme rare.
some wear to the lacquer, tiny loss to end of wood handle, plate marks and maker's mark on the cover and body, unidentified marks on the handle mount, very nice object, rare item.
"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."