- 103
Ménagère en vermeil modèle Louis XV par Caron, Paris, vers 1900
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Ménagère en vermeil modèle Louis XV par Caron, Paris, vers 1900
- 20 170g ; 648oz 11dwt
chaque pièce gravée TD, comprenant:
en vermeil (silver-gilt): 60 fourchettes de table (table forks), 27 cuillères de table (table spoons), 54 couteaux de table (table knives), 24 fourchettes à poisson (fish forks), 24 couteaux à poisson (fish knives), 24 fourchettes à entremets (dessert forks), 24 cuillères à entremets (dessert spoons), 24 couteaux à fromage (cheese knives), 25 couteaux à fruit (fruit knives), 24 fourchettes à huitre (oyster forks), 18 cuillères à café (coffee spoons), 24 cuillères à moka, orfèvre et modèle différent (mocha spoons, pattern and maker different), 24 couteaux à beurre (butter knives), 24 pelles à glace (ice spoons), 24 porte-couteaux (knife-rests), 6 cendriers (ashtrays)(orfèvres différents pour les cendriers), 43 pièces de service (serving pieces)
en argent (silver): 12 fourchettes à escargot (snail forks), 6 pinces à asperge (asparagus tongs)
dans deux caisses à cinq tiroirs chacune (in two fitted cases with five drawers each)
en vermeil (silver-gilt): 60 fourchettes de table (table forks), 27 cuillères de table (table spoons), 54 couteaux de table (table knives), 24 fourchettes à poisson (fish forks), 24 couteaux à poisson (fish knives), 24 fourchettes à entremets (dessert forks), 24 cuillères à entremets (dessert spoons), 24 couteaux à fromage (cheese knives), 25 couteaux à fruit (fruit knives), 24 fourchettes à huitre (oyster forks), 18 cuillères à café (coffee spoons), 24 cuillères à moka, orfèvre et modèle différent (mocha spoons, pattern and maker different), 24 couteaux à beurre (butter knives), 24 pelles à glace (ice spoons), 24 porte-couteaux (knife-rests), 6 cendriers (ashtrays)(orfèvres différents pour les cendriers), 43 pièces de service (serving pieces)
en argent (silver): 12 fourchettes à escargot (snail forks), 6 pinces à asperge (asparagus tongs)
dans deux caisses à cinq tiroirs chacune (in two fitted cases with five drawers each)
Condition
In overall good condition. Regilt.
Very impressive set.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Ce modèle, par Caron, est illustré dans l'ouvrage de David Allan, Le couvert et la coutellerie de table française du XIXe siècle, Faton, 2007, pl. 39.