Lot 275
  • 275

A set of four French silver covered vegetable dishes, Jean-Charles Cahier, Paris, 1809-1819 and 1819-1838

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • silver
  • Length 23,5 cm and 21 cm, 9 1/3 in. and 8 1/3 in.; 6.240 g., 200 oz 12 dwt
engraved with armorials, the finials shaped as swans on a waterleaves border

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 23 May 2010, lot 73.

Condition

One cover fairly bumped, with three liners (one missing) otherwise in overall good condition. Nice set.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

The armorials are those of Monseigneur Hugues de La Tour d'Auvergne Lauraguais (1768-1851), Bishop of Arras in 1802, then Cardinal in 1839.