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QUEEN HORTENSE OF HOLLAND. A FRENCH IMPERIAL SILVER-GILT TEA EQUIPAGE, PARIS, 1819-1838 |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-gilt, velvet, leather
- the case 43.6cm., 17 1/4 in. long
comprising: twelve teaspoons and a pair of sugar tongs, in a fitted gilt-tooled green leather carry-case, stamped SA MAJESTE LA REINE HORTENSEteaspoons, maker's marks distorted, the terminals chased with putti and doves, 14.5cm., 5 3/4 in. long; sugar tongs, Aimée-Catherine Clérin, bright-engraved border, each side pierced with scrolling husks, 16.5cm., 6 1/2 in. long, all engraved with the Imperial crown
Provenance
Hortense de Beauharnais, sometime Queen of Holland (1783-1837);
Napoléon III, Emperor of the French (1808-1873);
his consort Empress Eugénie (1826-1920);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Napoléon III, Emperor of the French (1808-1873);
his consort Empress Eugénie (1826-1920);
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Condition
The spoons and tongs are in very good condition with gilding of pleasing colour. The makers mark to the tongs is clear but the makers mark to all spoons are illegible. 1st standard marks are all clear. The case with replaced rear hinge plate to one side. Slight area with leather loss to rear. A few various scuffs and leather losses to edges and corners but otherwise good. Wear is commensurate with age.
"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."