FRANCE, XVIIème-XVIIIème siècles Mortar of pharmacy with frieze of lions, lily flowers and oval medallions molded, bronze patina black brown. With a pestle, possibly reported. H. mortar : 10 cm. Wear to the patina; scratches and bumps from use; piercing tear above a lion. Provenance: Auguste VERNEUIL (1856-1913), inventor of synthetic ruby.
Timed Sunday 1 May 2022・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 119

FRANCE, XVIIème-XVIIIème siècles Mortar of pharmacy with frieze of lions, lily flowers and oval medallions molded, bronze patina black brown. With a pestle, possibly reported. H. mortar : 10 cm. Wear to the patina; scratches and bumps from use; piercing tear above a lion. Provenance: Auguste VERNEUIL (1856-1913), inventor of synthetic ruby.

Estimate
€80 - €120
Result
€110
Buyer's premium
24%
FRANCE, XVIIème-XVIIIème siècles Mortar of pharmacy with frieze of lions, lily flowers and oval medallions molded, bronze patina black brown. With a pestle, possibly reported. H. mortar : 10 cm. Wear to the patina; scratches and bumps from use; piercing tear above a lion. Provenance: Auguste VERNEUIL (1856-1913), inventor of synthetic ruby.
Sale
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Sunday 1 May 2022・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 7 rue Drouot 75009 Paris