A French Silver Oil and Vinegar-Cruet by Marc-Augustin Lebrun, Paris, 1809-1819
the base oblong and with canted corners and on cast paw feet, with foliage border, with supports for the two associated glass bottles, each support cast with vases of flowers and floral swags below butterflies, the handle tapering and with loop ring with ram's mask terminals 22cm wide, 31.5cm high, weight of silver 27oz 8dwt, 852gr
Marked under base, on base, one edge and on edge of each bottle support. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some bruising to the supports. The bottles are perhaps later. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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the base oblong and with canted corners and on cast paw feet, with foliage border, with supports for the two associated glass bottles, each support cast with vases of flowers and floral swags below butterflies, the handle tapering and with loop ring with ram's mask terminals 22cm wide, 31.5cm high, weight of silver 27oz 8dwt, 852gr
Marked under base, on base, one edge and on edge of each bottle support. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some bruising to the supports. The bottles are perhaps later. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
