Lot 125
  • 125

Coupe à caviar en argent sertie de rubis, saphirs, émeraudes, sodalites et verres, France, vers 1880

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Coupe à caviar en argent sertie de rubis, saphirs, émeraudes, sodalites et verres, France, vers 1880
  • Haut. 24,6 cm, 2 061 g ; 9 1/2 in, 66oz 4dwt
dans le goût oriental, reposant sur un piédouche, le bol intérieur à deux anses amovibles, la base du fût en étoile à six branches, le pied et le bord supérieur de la coupe sertis de scarabées et pierres précieuses

Condition

In overall good condition, one stone missing on the upper rim. Needs a good cleaning. The bowl and the stand foot stamped with French export and return marks, apparently without maker's mark. Very rare and original piece.
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