- 486
A French silver beaker, most probably Yves Destriche, Château-Gonthier, mid-18th Century
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- SILVER
- larger 7cm., 2 3/4in. high
bell shaped on rim foot, inscribed 'RENÉ MARTIN A LAVAL,' maker's mark only struck four times; and another, bell-shaped example, initialled LH, Guillaume Pigeron, Paris, 1762
Literature
Garrard & Company Ltd., The Marchioness of Crewe, Inventory of Plate at West Horsley, 20 December 1950, p.1-2.
Condition
Minor bruises, Chateau Gonthie with erasure, barely visible, Paris example minor spotting in base of inside, but condition generally good, marks reasonable
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"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."