Lot 32
  • 32

A Napoleon III silver ewer and basin, Charles-Joseph Ferry, Paris, circa 1865

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base and neck of ewer and base of basin
  • Silver
  • height of ewer 13 1/4 in; diameter of basin 16 3/4 in.
  • 33.5, 42.5cm
the pear-form ewer with engine-turned ground and strapwork borders, the handle modeled as an exotic mermaid, lightly monogrammed reserves, the circular basin with similar decoration

Condition

some overall wear, esp to monograms and outer rim of bowl, otherwise good, nicely modeled handle
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