Master Quentin Baschelet Fantastic Empire silver-gilt lidded bowl from Paris, circa 1825.
Guarantee mark Paris 1819-1838. Height: 13.5 cm, total width measured above the handles: 19 cm. Diameter of the upper bowl: 14.3 cm.
Weight: 586 g
Minimal wear to the gold, otherwise very well preserved.
Sothebys Paris, October 30, 2008, Lot 326 Identical shell with lower shell for €6,000 including supplement.