PICHON & NOUDEL-DENIAU, Commissaires-Priseurs
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[CARRE (Louis)]. Hallmarks of French Goldsmiths from the 14t…
See original version (French)
390
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[CARRE (Louis)]. Hallmarks of French Goldsmiths from the 14t…
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
[CARRE (Louis)]. Hallmarks of French Goldsmiths from the 14th Century to the Early 19th Century
Editions Louis Carré, Paris 1928
Illustrated with headpieces and footpieces by Georges Tcherkessof, and with hallmarks, coats of arms and maps of the mint jurisdictions drawn by Mr René Mourre
Copy numbered 298/1020 on Montgolfier d’Annonay vellum paper
With an autograph dedication by Louis Carré: “To Mr Vattonne, who has so usefully contributed to this book, as a token of my warmest thanks”, Paris, 29 March 1928
And an annotation in grey pencil: “This book was presented to Mr Puiforcat by Mrs Vattonne following the death of her husband”.
(as is, uncollated)
This reference work was compiled by the young Louis Carré (1897–1977), who took over his father’s antique business in 1923 and went on to become a gallery owner in Paris and New York.
See original version (French)
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