Lot Essay
A similar chocolate pot on stand was part of the Meyer de Schauensee collection, sold at Christie's New York on 18 April 1991 (lot 54).
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A FRENCH SILVER TRAVELLING CHOCOLATE POT, STAND AND LAMP
Paris 1798-1809, maker's mark of Denis-François Franckson
Of plain cylindrical form with turned ebonized side handle, the flat stepped cover with sliding cap, the cylindrical stand with similar handle, the rim and removable platform to the stand pierced with bands of stylised foliage, the removable plain cylindrical lamp with similar handle and cover, the interior with removable wick-holder, all pieces engraved with contemporary initials AG inside escutcheon, marked on bases, sides and covers -- overall height 18.5 cm (7¼ in)
640 gr. (3)
Paris 1798-1809, maker's mark of Denis-François Franckson
Of plain cylindrical form with turned ebonized side handle, the flat stepped cover with sliding cap, the cylindrical stand with similar handle, the rim and removable platform to the stand pierced with bands of stylised foliage, the removable plain cylindrical lamp with similar handle and cover, the interior with removable wick-holder, all pieces engraved with contemporary initials AG inside escutcheon, marked on bases, sides and covers -- overall height 18.5 cm (7¼ in)
640 gr. (3)