MADE FOR A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY OF THE KHEDIVE OF EGYPT, FRANCE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

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A silver inlaid opaline glass jug and basin
Made for a member of the family of the Khedive of Egypt, France, second half 19th Century
The round bellied jug with large flaring mouth and lip on short fot with simple handle, the basin of rounded form with flaring rim, the jug inlaid with a silver cartouche with a crown above the initial C within an openwork surround of scrolling fronds and floral swags, a ribbon-tied lattice below the mouth, further floral swags round the shoulder and along the handle, the basin with a simpler engraved silver rim, crack at top of handle
Jug 12½in. (31.5cm.) high; basin 14¾in. (37.5cm.) diam. (2)

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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

The small crown above the monogram indicates that this fine jug and basin was made for a member of the family of the Khedive of Egypt, rather than for a Turkish patron. A silver dining tray, made for the Khedive Isam'il, similarly marked, was sold in these rooms, 21 June 2000, lot 88.
Similar silver mounted opaline glass is in the Dolmabahce Palace.

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