- Lot 106

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- Lot 106
RENNES 1756-57 A pair of Louis XV silver torches Bases of contours model with row of oves and interlacing and engraved with a monogram surmounted by a crown of marquis, and upper part with twisted radiating channels. Shafts with magnificent masks on each side on a matte background. Jean Baptiste BUCHET Goldsmith of reputation and exception, stemming from a prestigious dynasty, particularly liked the mascarons found on several of its parts (oiler, pourers, bowls). Given the quality of his pieces, many are classified in the inventory of heritage and present in major collections / museums: - a pair of small pigeon dishes (Lot 66 sold for 10240 euros) was in the Sztejnberg collection in February 2021 - a bowl in the Metropolitum Museum in New York (ex Wentworth Collection) - a pair of candlesticks in the Museum of Brittany in Rennes (see the book "Orfèvres de Haute Bretagne" Ed du Patrimoine page 380) Punches of Charge and Discharge for RENNES Punches of Jurande for RENNES 1756-57 (H crowned) and Punches of Mo Jean-Baptiste BUCHET received in 1724. Well punched on bases and inside binnacles. Rechecked after the Minerva Height : 25 cm Weight : 1296 grams.
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