Description
Set of two French .950 silver gilt repousse floral compotes with lids, circa 1819-1838. Featuring high-relief chased roses, floral garlands, and textured background stippling. Finials modeled after chased rosebuds alongside smaller flowers and leaves. Each lid with the crest of Prince Mustafa Fazil (1832-1875) of the Muhamed Ali Dynasty and below an Arabic calligraphic monogram. The bodies further with crest and monogram.
Each with Le Vieillard with number "1" and "SJD" diamond shaped hallmark stamp along the underside, indicating Sebastian J. Dupezard. Each also with a Minerva rounded hallmark stamp along the lid. One with a "Greek Woman's Head" accompanied by the letter "P" hallmark stamp along the underside. Le Vieillard with "1", silver 950/1000. The rims each with hallmark of an old man’s head, facing, round frame.
Provenance: The Estate of Hatidjeh Fouad Izzet Riaz (1897-1985) of the Muhamed Ali Dynasty.
(Each) Height: 4 1/2 in x diameter: 5 3/4 in. Gross weight: 32.44 Troy oz.
Each with Le Vieillard with number "1" and "SJD" diamond shaped hallmark stamp along the underside, indicating Sebastian J. Dupezard. Each also with a Minerva rounded hallmark stamp along the lid. One with a "Greek Woman's Head" accompanied by the letter "P" hallmark stamp along the underside. Le Vieillard with "1", silver 950/1000. The rims each with hallmark of an old man’s head, facing, round frame.
Provenance: The Estate of Hatidjeh Fouad Izzet Riaz (1897-1985) of the Muhamed Ali Dynasty.
(Each) Height: 4 1/2 in x diameter: 5 3/4 in. Gross weight: 32.44 Troy oz.
Condition
There are no major breaks, bends, or losses. Scattered, minute losses to the gilt throughout. Light scratches throughout. Minute areas of pitting along the undersides. Tarnishing along the recessed areas. Light wear along the foot rims. One finial slightly loose.
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2 French .950 Silver Repousse Floral Compotes
Estimate $300-$600
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