Lot 271
  • 271

A set of six French silver-gilt bread plates, Albert Schiffmacher, Paris, circa 1920, and a pair of silver-plated wine coolers

Estimate
200 - 300 EUR
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Description

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  • Diam. plates 12,5 cm, 5 in., height wine coolers 21,5 cm, 8 1/2  in.; plates 1.255 g., 40 oz 7 dwt
the plates with ovolo border and engraved with a garland of foliage; the wine coolers in the 18th century style engraved with accolĂ© armorials

Condition

Most of the plates with minor bumps, dents and usual scratches consistent with age and handling. Wear to the gilding is visible at several places. Good weight.
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