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Four Provincial Louis XV silver wine tasters, Clermont-Ferrand, Trévoux, possibly Rouen, c. 1760-1770
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Silver
- lengths 5 to 3 3/4 in.
- 12.6 to 9.5cm
comprising: one with flat handle engraved 'Je Brulle' below a flaming heart, the side engraved A. Cille, Clermont-Ferrand (Riom), c. 1760
one with snake handle, engraved P. Oudin, François-Luc Bouvier, Trévoux (Lyons), c. 1770
one with shaped handle, punched with grape clusters, engraved NL Bonet 1708, maker's mark DC (Beuque & Frapsauce 402) for a maker in Trévoux, c. 1770
and another with flat handle engraved as a shell, initialed PPL, maker's mark RE, possibly Rouen, c. 1770
one with snake handle, engraved P. Oudin, François-Luc Bouvier, Trévoux (Lyons), c. 1770
one with shaped handle, punched with grape clusters, engraved NL Bonet 1708, maker's mark DC (Beuque & Frapsauce 402) for a maker in Trévoux, c. 1770
and another with flat handle engraved as a shell, initialed PPL, maker's mark RE, possibly Rouen, c. 1770
Condition
the first deep, name changed; the third surprisingly heavy, the last with sharp "shell" engraving on handle, possiblylater, and handle re-set, otherwise good, the first charming
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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.