Lot 254
  • 254

A pair of cut crystal and gilt-bronze dumb waiters, French Restauration, circa 1820

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • crystal, bronze
  • Haut. 42 cm., diam. 19 cm. ; Height 16 1/2 in., diameter 7 1/2 in.
with three trays and an upper ring handle

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition. A minute crack at the center of the middle crystal cup. A crack on a lower crystal cup. These cup can be easily reproduced. The construction is slightly wobbly.
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