Lot 90
  • 90

Ménagère en argent par André Aucoc, Paris, vers 1900

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Ménagère en argent par André Aucoc, Paris, vers 1900
  • Larg. étui 52 cm, 9 940 gr sans couteaux ; 21 in, 319 oz 12 dwt
gravée aux armes des Caumont, ducs de la Force, et à celles des Noailles, dans son étui d'origine à montures en laiton signé A Aucoc Rue de la Paix, comprenant :



engraved with the arms of Caumont, ducs de La Force, impailing Noailles,  in original A Aucoc Rue de la Paix brass mounted fitted case, comprising:




42 fourchettes de table (table forks)
18 cuillères de table (table spoons)
36 couteaux de table (table knives)
24 fourchettes à dessert (dessert forks)
24 cuillères à dessert (dessert spoons)
24 couteaux à fromage (cheese knives)
12 cuillères à thé (teaspoons)
2 couverts à salade (salad serving sets)
2 cuillères à sauce (sauce ladles)
1 louche (soup ladle)
1 cuillère à sucre (sugar sifter)

Condition

some minor denting to handes a few dessert pieces, case with scuffing to leather and upper lock plate detchached, general condition very good, complete service of quite large numbers in original case
"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."

Catalogue Note

Auguste Armand Marie Ghislain Joseph Nompar, duc de La Force  épousa le 30 juin 1908 Marie Thérèse Anne Thaïs de Noailles.

Auguste Armand Marie Ghislain Joseph Nompar, Duc de La Force  married on  30 Jun 1908 Marie Thérèse Anne Thaïs de Noailles