Lot 194
  • 194

Two French silver plated helmet-shaped ewers, probably France, circa 1730

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • silver
  • Height 28 cm and 27 cm, 11 in. and 10 1/2 in.
one engraved with armorials, the other one applied with a frieze of laurel leaves and strapwork

Condition

In overall fairly good condition. A restoration is visible at the top of the handle on the ewer engraved with armorials.
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