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A French Louis XIV silver chocolate-pot on three feet, Sébastien Leblond, Paris, 1692-1693
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- A French Louis XIV silver chocolate-pot on three feet, Sébastien Leblond, Paris, 1692-1693
- silver, wood handle
- 22.5 cm high, weight without handle 717 g ; 9in. high, 23oz 1dwt
heart-shaped spout, engraved with Count coat-of-arms
Provenance
Sotheby's Zürich, 18 November 1977, nr 143.
Condition
In overall very good condition. Later handle. Legible marks under the base (charge and jurande). Maker's mark legible on the three feet. Discharge mark near the neck. Maker's mark on thumb-piece and cover rim. Date letter inside cover. Maker's mark partly legible on spair. Early piece and good maker.
"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."
"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 arms are those of Brière de Nouans, Paris and Le Mans.