A French silver-gilt ewer and basin, maker's mark JB (?), Paris, circa 1800
A French silver-gilt ewer and basin, maker's mark JB (?), Paris, circa 1800
of neo-classical form, engraved with the initials DP, perhaps for the Duc de Palatinat-Deux-Ponts
the ewer 13 3/5 in, 34.5cm high; the basin 13 7/10 in, 35cm wide
1388gr, 44oz 12dwt
Condition Report:
The basin with an area of gilding loss around the center of the base, presumably caused by the ewer standing on it. some scratches and normal wear to the underside; the ewer with a small area of gilding loss on the foot as a result of an old repair, slightly wobbly on the foot; otherwise in overall good condition.
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A French silver-gilt ewer and basin, maker's mark JB (?), Paris, circa 1800
of neo-classical form, engraved with the initials DP, perhaps for the Duc de Palatinat-Deux-Ponts
the ewer 13 3/5 in, 34.5cm high; the basin 13 7/10 in, 35cm wide
1388gr, 44oz 12dwt
Condition Report:
The basin with an area of gilding loss around the center of the base, presumably caused by the ewer standing on it. some scratches and normal wear to the underside; the ewer with a small area of gilding loss on the foot as a result of an old repair, slightly wobbly on the foot; otherwise in overall good condition.