Lot 107
  • 107

Cafetière marabout en argent par Alexandre de Roussy, Paris, 1771-1772

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • Cafetière marabout en argent par Alexandre de Roussy, Paris, 1771-1772
  • silver
  • Haut. 22,5 cm, 694 g ; 8 3/4 in, 22oz 6dwt
à côtes torses entre deux bandes de vagues amaties, sous le bec verseur un cartouche rocaille en repoussé gravé d'armoiries timbrées d'une couronne de marquis, l'appui-pouce en rognon

Condition

In overall good condition. Very nice pattern.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Les armes sont celles de la très antique famille de Hornes, de Belgique, probablement pour l'un de ses derniers représentants, Arnould Louis Philippe de Hornes, seigneur d'Escouavre et de Vismes (1712-1777). Il épousa le 28 mai 1771 à Saint-Léger près de Lens Marie Louise Joseph de Bertoult et s'éteignit à Tournai le 11 janvier 1777. Cette famille, issue des anciens comtes de Looz, avait pour titre comtes de Houtekercke, de Baucignies, de Geldorf et princes de Hornes.