Lot 196
  • 196

Saupoudroir en argent par Francis Garthorne, Londres, 1677

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description

  • Saupoudroir en argent par Francis Garthorne, Londres, 1677
  • silver
  • Haut. 21 cm, 374 g ;
de forme cylindrique, le couvercle repercé à bord godronné et ouverture en baïonette

Provenance

SJ Phillips, Londres, 2003
Collection privée européenne

Condition

In overall good condition - Clearly marked on the neck except date letter a bit difficult to read - the cover with legible maker's mark and lion passant - traces of gilding inside the cover - attractive piece
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Catalogue Note

Francis Garthorne est un des orfèvres les plus réputés du XVIIe siècle en Angleterre et fut un des orfèvres de la famille royale. Ce modèle de saupoudroir dit en forme de phare est un des premiers connus en orfèvrerie anglaise.