Lot Essay
The decoration is reminiscent of that on armour of the so-called 'Louvre' school, and is probably based on designs by Etienne Delaune
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LATE 16TH CENTURY
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A RARE FRENCH IRON PRIMING FLASK
Late 16th Century
Of slender curved faceted oval form with two suspension-rings, rising to a tapering baluster nozzle on a rectangular base housing the sprung cut-off, the body with encrusted silver decoration of swags, floral sprays, a putto-mask, strapwork, and female figures bearing palm sprays and a laurel wreath, the base with radially fluted cap secured by a silver-inlaid bolt with slotted head (some wear and surface pitting)
8½in. (21.6cm.)
Late 16th Century
Of slender curved faceted oval form with two suspension-rings, rising to a tapering baluster nozzle on a rectangular base housing the sprung cut-off, the body with encrusted silver decoration of swags, floral sprays, a putto-mask, strapwork, and female figures bearing palm sprays and a laurel wreath, the base with radially fluted cap secured by a silver-inlaid bolt with slotted head (some wear and surface pitting)
8½in. (21.6cm.)