18th c. French Rococo Period 1742 dated Silver Seal with a Bottle Corkscrew
$2,700.00
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- an 18th c. French, Rococo period, solid silver seal with a bottle corkscrew
- The highly detailed decoration has French marks and a date of 1742 on one of the Grotesque Masks
- Pieces from the Rococo period were known for their exuberant ornamentation,
- which sometimes included grotesque masks integrated into the design.
- French Rococo, appeared in Paris during the reign of Louis XV, and flourished between about 1723 and 1759.[21]
- The characteristics of French Rococo include exceptional artistry
- and the use of vegetal forms (vines, leaves, flowers) intertwined in complex designs
Dimensions
Appx. total Height: 4 1/4"
Width: 1 3/4"
width across bottom seal: 1/4"
Weight 57 g.
Condition: This item is over 200 years old and is in very good condition, shows some wear from handling and use. It has
a very small crack in the silver base. The piece is in solid condition. (Please see all photos)
loc. F id. 60
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