Lot Essay
The 'C couronné poinçon' was a tax mark employed between March 1745 and February 1749 on any alloy containing copper.
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CIRCA 1745-49
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU TWIN-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS
CIRCA 1745-49
Each with entwined foliate and rocaille branches, later fitted for electricity, each stamped once with the 'C couronné poinçon', with four pleated silk shades
17 in. (43 cm.) high (2)
CIRCA 1745-49
Each with entwined foliate and rocaille branches, later fitted for electricity, each stamped once with the 'C couronné poinçon', with four pleated silk shades
17 in. (43 cm.) high (2)
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.