Bouilloire et réchaud tripode en argent, poinçon d'orfèvre illisible, La Haye, 1733, le réchaud uniquement insculpé du poinçon pour vieux ouvrages et ouvrages étrangers 1814-1927

finement ciselée de rinceaux, l'anse amovible clissée, le réchaud orné de trois profils en médaillon sur un tablier ajouré et ciselé de rinceaux feuillagés

with wicker-covered swing handle, the stand raised on three scroll feet

There are some fine surface scratches, light bruises and small nicks. There are traces of a probable repair to one side. There is wear to the decoration, especially to the high points. The maker's mark is misstruck and illegible. The other marks are legible. There is also a test scrape.
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