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Four Provincial Louis XV silver wine tasters, Nantes, Clermont-Ferrand, Orléans, and probably Saumur, circa 1750-60
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Silver
- lengths 4 7/8 to 4 1/8 in.
- 12.4 to 10.5cm
comprising: one with snake handle, engraved Pierre Brisson, Jean Le Moing, Nantes, c. 1750
another with textured snake, stamped R. Demion M D A L, maker's mark IF over B, probably Saumur, c. 1760
a fluted example engraved Claude Rubichons, maker's mark RC, Clermont-Ferrand (Riom), c. 1760
and a plain deep example with scratched -out name and later name, maker's mark IC, Orléans, c. 1750-60
another with textured snake, stamped R. Demion M D A L, maker's mark IF over B, probably Saumur, c. 1760
a fluted example engraved Claude Rubichons, maker's mark RC, Clermont-Ferrand (Riom), c. 1760
and a plain deep example with scratched -out name and later name, maker's mark IC, Orléans, c. 1750-60
Condition
first with nick to handle; last with very crude engraving, otherwise good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.