10-06-201210-06-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2615BBoston
October 6, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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French Louis XV Silver Chocolate Pot

Sell one like this
$1,169$950
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2615BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 06, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

French Louis XV Silver Chocolate Pot, Paris, 1765, no maker's mark, with large charge and discharge marks, and Maison Commune date mark, with heat valve and thumbpiece to lid, turned wood handle at ninety degree angle to spout, and pear-shaped body on three feet, ht. 6 in., approx. 8.2 troy oz.
Estimate $300-500

Solder to one foot; dent to body below the spout and just below that what appears to be an old repair, more evident from the interior.

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