Lot 307
  • 307

A RARE BELGIAN SILVER TEAPOT, JAN-LUCAS FAYDHERBE, MALINES, 1722-1723 | A rare Belgian silver teapot, Jan-Lucas Faydherbe, Malines, 1722-1723

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Haut. 20 cm,  557 g ; 7 3/4 in. high, 17oz 18dwt
with eight engraved panels, eagle-shaped spout

Provenance

According to family tradition, in the same family since 18th century (Parasiers family, Ter Balck castle)

Condition

In overall very good condition. The black painting of the handles slightly worn. Fully marked under the body, with assay-scrape. Assay-scrape under the cover rim and on the beginning of the spout. Exquisite quality, very nice pattern
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