MARK OF ETIENNE-LUCIEN BLERZY, PARIS, 1798-1809

Details

A French gold vinaigrette
Mark of Etienne-Lucien Blerzy, Paris, 1798-1809
Plain oval with textured borders and panelled sides, the grille of diaperwork pattern, with suspension ring, marked inside cover and base and on side
15/16 in. (24 mm.) long

Provenance

Christie's, Geneva, 15 November 1983, lot 340 (SFr. 2,500).

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Etienne-Lucien Blerzy, presumably a relative of the late 18th century gold box maker Joseph-Etienne Blerzy, entered his mark in 1801/2 as a jeweller. He ceased working in 1808 when his widow entered her own mark. For another vinaigrette by this maker, see lot 282.

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