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Ensemble de deux petites cuillères en vermeil, France, province, vers 1670, orfèvre TT, et ensemble de six petites cuillères en argent probablement par Jean Villain, Paris, 1691-1694
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description
- Ensemble de deux petites cuillères en vermeil, France, province, vers 1670, orfèvre TT, et ensemble de six petites cuillères en argent probablement par Jean Villain, Paris, 1691-1694
- Long 10,7 & 12,5 cm, 107 g ; 4 1/4 & 4 3/4 in, 3oz 9dwt
les premières à "queue de rat" et spatule trilobée, le fût et la spatule entièrement gravés de rinceaux feuillagés et masques soutenant un médaillon ovale, les secondes également à queue de rat gravées de feuillages encadrant des réserves, les spatules en pointes
Literature
Pour un ensemble de six cuillères très proche par Jean Villain II et de la même période mais en vermeil et gravé d'armoiries, voir P. Fuhring, M. Bimbenet-Privat, A. Kugel, Orfèvrerie française, la collection Jourdan-Barry, J. Kugel, 2005, n° 40.
Condition
In overall good condition.
The first only stamped with maker's mark TT a crown, the second with traces of gilding, fully stamped but maker difficult to read.
The first very nicely engraved.
"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."