26th May, 2022 10:00

May Fine Art Catalogue Sale

 
Lot 329
 

329

AN IMPORTANT AND RARE PAIR OF GEORGE I CAST SILVER DOUBLE LIPPED SAUCE BOATS BY PIERRE PLATEL DATED 1717

AN IMPORTANT AND RARE PAIR OF GEORGE I CAST SILVER DOUBLE LIPPED SAUCE BOATS BY PIERRE PLATEL DATED 1717 of shallow pronounced shouldered rectangular form with double lipped pouring spouts, wavey-edge double reed-edged borders and inward curved flattened double scroll handles, raised on ribbed oval bases. Bearing engraved gryphon-head winged Armorials to the sides - London 1717 by Piere Platel numbered 1 and 2 and scratch engraved weight to each 15.14 - 906gms the pair London 1717 by Pierre Platel

Huguenot, Pierre Platel (1659–1739) apprenticed Paul de Lamerie in August 1703, de Lamerie opened his own workshop in 1713 and was appointed goldsmith to George I in 1716.

20.5cm wide 17cm deep 7.5cm high

Sold for £39,000


 

Auction: May Fine Art Catalogue Sale, 26th May, 2022

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VIEWING DATES & TIMES

To be held at our new saleroom, still situated in Embsay Mills, come to the front as you normally would and we will assist in directing you to the new entrance at the side of the Mill.

Week commencing 16 May
Mon - Fri 10am to 4pm
Sun 22 May 11am-3pm

Week commencing 23 May
Mon - Wed 10am to 4pm
8.30am on sale days

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