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Monrovia, CA 91016
United States
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Jul 28, 2015 - Jul 29, 2015
1862-1935, French, stamped signature ''Christofle'' with rubbed oval maker's mark within a square, numbered ''912260'' and stamped thrice ''E'', of silvered bronze, with seated putti flanking the oblong fruiting apple branch-form body further set to each side with pairs of putti centering oval reserves; one monogrammed ''M J D'', raised on four outswept cut branch-form feet, with inset lobed oblong cut crystal liner, 9'' H x 25'' W x 14.5'' D, est: $3000/4000 Provenance: Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA
Overall good condition, with general marks, scratches, rubbed wear and tarnishing commensurate with age. Scattered areas of losses to silvering due to over-polishing, including an approximately 2'' x 1.5'' area to monogrammed reserve. Side elements with separation at joints beneath body; secure. Crystal liner with scattered small chips, fleabites and scratches primarily concentrated to bottom half of interior. Monogrammed, as stated.
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