PARIS 1788 - 1789 - Lot 36

PARIS 1788 - 1789 Silver ewer and basin. It rests on a pedestal bordered with oves and interlacing motifs on the lid and the rim of the basin. The lower part of the baluster-shaped body is engraved with reeds and ears of wheat, followed by rosettes on the lid and basin, extended by a garland and a medallion held by a knotted ribbon, engraved M à l'anglaise. The scrolled handle is embellished with a fall of laurels, while the rim of the basin is decorated in the same way as the ewer. The hinged lid is finished with a leafy branch and buds. Master goldsmith : Louis-Joseph MILLERAUD BOUTY, received in 1779 Weight: 1693 g - ewer height: 26.5 cm - basin: length: 35.4 cm - width: 23.2 cm