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Four silver entree dishes, covers and three liners, Jean-Charles Cahier, Paris, 1803-1809
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 24cm, 9 1/2 in and 21.5cm, 8 1/2 in over handles
together with a smaller example, Jean-Nicolas Boulanger, Paris, circa 1800, each engraved with a coat-of-arms
Condition
Small entrée dish: dents to body and cover, worn surface
Large entrée dishes: one finial is pushed into the cover and as a result does not sit flush on the cover, another finial is also not flush although it is not pushed in, good clear marks, very minor scratches and wear commensurate with age, overall good
For further queries please contact the Silver Department on +44(0)207 293 5100
"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
The arms are those of Charles de la Tour d'Auvergne who became a bishop in 1801 and a cardinal in 1839