BELGIQUE, Gand, fin du XVIIIème siècle
Pair of silver torches (min. 800) with turned shafts decorated with pearl necklaces, garlands of roses and a frieze of repoussé leaves.

Reverse side of the bases engraved with the number F.M., later.

Punches: pecking bird, helmet (erased), G crowned with the city and vintage [17]94.

Unit weight : 394 or 429 g. - H. : 28.8 cm.

Without wicks.

Scratches and some shocks of use; a base restored by two welds on the reverse.
Live Friday 7 October 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 262

BELGIQUE, Gand, fin du XVIIIème siècle Pair of silver torches (min. 800) with turned shafts decorated with pearl necklaces, garlands of roses and a frieze of repoussé leaves. Reverse side of the bases engraved with the number F.M., later. Punches: pecking bird, helmet (erased), G crowned with the city and vintage [17]94. Unit weight : 394 or 429 g. - H. : 28.8 cm. Without wicks. Scratches and some shocks of use; a base restored by two welds on the reverse.

Estimate
€280 - €400
Result
€750
Buyer's premium
24%
BELGIQUE, Gand, fin du XVIIIème siècle Pair of silver torches (min. 800) with turned shafts decorated with pearl necklaces, garlands of roses and a frieze of repoussé leaves. Reverse side of the bases engraved with the number F.M., later. Punches: pecking bird, helmet (erased), G crowned with the city and vintage [17]94. Unit weight : 394 or 429 g. - H. : 28.8 cm. Without wicks. Scratches and some shocks of use; a base restored by two welds on the reverse.
Sale Friday 7 October 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 7 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris