Silver (950) OIL AND VINEGAR SET.
Silver (950) OIL AND VINEGAR SET. PARIS, René-Pierre FERRIER (admitted as a master in 1775), 1787–1788. The curved basin, edged with a beaded frieze featuring shell clasps at the ends, rests on four scroll-shaped feet. The mounts are decorated with cartouches crowned with laurel wreaths, a pair of wings, and a beaded garland. The stopper holders are molded. The glass vials are attached and adorned with godrons. The silver stoppers are decorated with channels, a beaded frieze, and a seed-shaped motif resembling a burst fruit. Brass reinforcement nuts have been added. Signs of wear and deformation. Length 28 cm; Width 14.5 cm; Weight 446 g. Expert: Sophie Vergne
Silver (950) OIL AND VINEGAR SET. PARIS, René-Pierre FERRIER (admitted as a master in 1775), 1787–1788. The curved basin, edged with a beaded frieze featuring shell clasps at the ends, rests on four scroll-shaped feet. The mounts are decorated with cartouches crowned with laurel wreaths, a pair of wings, and a beaded garland. The stopper holders are molded. The glass vials are attached and adorned with godrons. The silver stoppers are decorated with channels, a beaded frieze, and a seed-shaped motif resembling a burst fruit. Brass reinforcement nuts have been added. Signs of wear and deformation. Length 28 cm; Width 14.5 cm; Weight 446 g. Expert: Sophie Vergne
