Lot 89
  • 89

Aiguière couverte en argent par Pierre Lefebvre, Paris, 1768-1769,

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Aiguière couverte en argent par Pierre Lefebvre, Paris, 1768-1769,
  • silver
  • Haut. 25 cm, 1 103,5 g ; 9 3/4 in, 35oz 9dwt
reposant sur un piédouche mouluré d'une frise de filets agraphés de feuilles, le corps appliqué de guirlandes de laurier et  de deux cartouches enrubannés gravés postérieurement du chiffre CS, une frise de roseaux centrée d'une coquille appliquée sous le col, la prise du couvercle en chute de feuilles de laurier, l'anse ajourée et ornée de rameaux de laurier

Condition

In overall good condition - clearly marked under the base - cover dated 1767-1768 with maker's mark difficult to read - one of the two husks under the spot slightly worn
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