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A silver oil cruet in the shape of a shuttle, resting on fou…
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150
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A silver oil cruet in the shape of a shuttle, resting on fou…
See original version (French)
Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
A silver oil cruet in the shape of a shuttle, resting on four legs with scrollwork featuring foliage and rocaille motifs. The body, with its contoured lines, mouldings and scrollwork, is engraved at the ends with vine tendrils and olive leaves and fruits. The partially openwork cruet holders and stopper holders feature the same scroll and foliage decoration. Includes two stoppers decorated with foliage and rocaille motifs.
Master silversmith: François Saintelet or Sainctelette, admitted to the guild in 1749
Verdun, 1769–1770
Length: 25 cm
Weight: 704 g
Probable minor restorations
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