Lot 358
  • 358

A French silver chocolate pot, Jacques Famechon, Paris, 1774-75

Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver, Wood
  • 19.3cm., 7 6/8 in. high
baluster form with scrolling thumb-piece and compressed orb finial, detachable turned wood handle

Condition

Faint trace of worn initials to body. Marks underside almost rubbed smooth. The body has been highly polished with a couple of small bruises to lower body. Handle in good order.
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