Ewer, Water Jug, Silver, Louis XVI, Paris 1788
Artist: Louis Joseph Bouty Dit Mirreraud Bouty
Silver ewer, it rests on a circular pedestal molded with stepped fillets, the baluster body is engraved with rosettes on an amati background, garlands of ivy, flowers and a knotted ribbon holding a medallion under the spout, the hinged lid is topped with a beautiful leafy fretel, the handle is scrolled. Paris 1788, Master goldsmith Louis-Joseph Bouty known as Mirreraud Bouty received on January 30, 1779. Weight 880g - Height 26 cm Condition, very good, traces of use, it is hallmarked in the lid and under the base. It has lost its basin. A similar ewer by the same goldsmith and from the same year is reproduced in "Orfèvrerie Française" p 74. There is a very slight difference, I'll let you look for it... Rare and of high quality.
6 000 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Sterling silver
Height: 26 cm
Reference (ID): 1474803
Availability: In stock
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