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A Louis XV miniature silver coffee pot, and a Directoire silver coffee pot, Francois Joubert, Paris, 1770 / maker's mark LE, provincial, circa 1800
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Silver
- heights 3 1/2 in. to 8 3/4 in.
- 9cm, 22.4cm
both of pear form, each on three pad feet, straight turned-wood handles at right angles, the second engraved with arms. Together with another coffee pot, maker's mark JFM, provincial, circa 1784, the cover by another maker, later and probably altered; 3 pieces
Provenance
The arms on the provincial coffee pot are those of Bouyn of Burgundy.
Condition
first good, second lacks hinge pin, and repaired at center of cover, third dented and as noted re date
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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.
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.