A Pair of French Silver Entrée-Dishes and Covers by André Aucoc, Paris, Circa 1900

each tapering cylindrical and with shell-heightened reeded rim, the bodies and detachable covers each spiral-fluted and chased with rocaille and with a cartouche engraved with a coat-of-arms below a coronet, the covers with foliage and flower cast openwork finial, one with a conforming silver liner 30.5cm wide over handles, 118oz 4dwt, 3,677gr (2)

Each marked underneath, on cover bezel and on finial with French export mark and maker's mark. The marks with some wear but generally still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. 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 people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. 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.