A French pair of silver snuffers on tray, Antoine Filassier, Paris, 1724-1725
the tray on four claw feet, with fluted edge and engraved frieze of interlaced cartouches, engraved with central coat-of-arms surmounted by a coronet, similar engraving on the snuffersheight 6⅞in.; weight 11,6 oz.; 17,5 cm; 330 g.__________________________________________________________________________
Paire de mouchettes et leur plateau en argent par Antoine Filassier, Paris, 1724-1725
reposant sur quatre pieds griffes, le bord godronné, le plateau et les mouchettes gravés d'armoiries comtales height 6⅞in.; weight 11,6 oz.; 17,5 cm; 330 g.Condition reportIn overall good condition.The tray wobbling. Very legible marks under the tray border. The snuffers only stamped with makers marks inside the container and fully marked on both branches. Maker's marks on both snuffers supports on the stand.
"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."ProvenanceChristie's Paris, 3-4 October 2012, lot 47____________________________________________
Christie's Paris, 3-4 octobre 2012, lot 47Catalogue noteThe arms are probably those of Joly de Chouin.
A French pair of silver snuffers on tray, Antoine Filassier, Paris, 1724-1725
the tray on four claw feet, with fluted edge and engraved frieze of interlaced cartouches, engraved with central coat-of-arms surmounted by a coronet, similar engraving on the snuffersheight 6⅞in.; weight 11,6 oz.; 17,5 cm; 330 g.__________________________________________________________________________
Paire de mouchettes et leur plateau en argent par Antoine Filassier, Paris, 1724-1725
reposant sur quatre pieds griffes, le bord godronné, le plateau et les mouchettes gravés d'armoiries comtales height 6⅞in.; weight 11,6 oz.; 17,5 cm; 330 g.Condition reportIn overall good condition.The tray wobbling. Very legible marks under the tray border. The snuffers only stamped with makers marks inside the container and fully marked on both branches. Maker's marks on both snuffers supports on the stand.
"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."ProvenanceChristie's Paris, 3-4 October 2012, lot 47____________________________________________
Christie's Paris, 3-4 octobre 2012, lot 47Catalogue noteThe arms are probably those of Joly de Chouin.
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