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Lot 1355
Louis XVI French silver tablewares
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Description
Letter dated 1783, France, pierced cast 800 silver decorated with putti and draped boughs, cobalt glass inserts, includes (2) condiment pots, (5) large cellars, and (2) small cellars, (2) salt spoon, one pot monogrammed, 4"h x 4"l x 3"w (largest), approx. 15.42ozt (total silver)
Condition
Good/Fair, spots of salt corrosion to cellar interiors, possibly some replaced glass, minor bends
Provenance
The Estate of Elizabeth Stafford, NY
Literature
Elizabeth Stafford, who grew up in New Orleans and lived in Paris for 15 years, loved everything French. Her collection, including paintings, French furniture, decorative arts, and porcelain, was lent extensively to museums around the world.
