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MARKS OF LOUIS-NICOLAS DEHORS, ORLEANS, 1764-1766 AND JEAN LECESTRE, NANTES, 1774-1775
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TWO LOUIS XV AND XVI SILVER WINE TASTERS*
Marks of Louis-Nicolas Dehors, Orleans, 1764-1766 and Jean Lecestre, Nantes, 1774-1775
Circular with chased grape pattern, scroll handle, exterior side engraved "amant dugene", marked under handle, the rim with discharge marks, and on side; circular with keyhole handle, exterior engraved "M Guibert L B", marked on base
4in. (10.2cm.) over handle; 4¼in. (10.8cm.); 5oz. (172gr.) (2)
Marks of Louis-Nicolas Dehors, Orleans, 1764-1766 and Jean Lecestre, Nantes, 1774-1775
Circular with chased grape pattern, scroll handle, exterior side engraved "amant dugene", marked under handle, the rim with discharge marks, and on side; circular with keyhole handle, exterior engraved "M Guibert L B", marked on base
4in. (10.2cm.) over handle; 4¼in. (10.8cm.); 5oz. (172gr.) (2)
Provenance
Edward S. Whitney, Montclair, New Jersey, by gift 1936
Special notice
This lot is exempt from Sales Tax.