Lot 178
  • 178

Grand samovar en argent par Andreas Schneider, Augsbourg, 1757-1759

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Grand samovar en argent par Andreas Schneider, Augsbourg, 1757-1759
  • silver et bois
  • Haut. 48,5 cm, 2 818,50 g sans le pied ; 19 1/4 in, 69oz 17dwt without wooden foot
reposant sur une terrasse en bois carrée sculptée de coquilles, le corps à côtes torses reposant sur quatre pieds coquilles

Condition

In overall good condition. The inside later fitted (probably early 19th century) with a chimney to transform it into a samovar. Marked 13 and maker's mark Legible marks on cover rim and on neck. Good size.
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