A Régence silver-mounted famille verte écuelle and cover, the bowl late 17th century, the mounts Paris, circa 1715

A Régence silver-mounted famille verte écuelle and cover, the bowl late 17th century, the mounts Paris, circa 1715. photo Sotheby's

mounted with molded rims and flat shaped handles chased with strapwork on matted ground, above openwork interlace straps enclosing husk pendants, and a molded knop finial. Marked on all parts with fleur-de-lys in a diamond, and with later swan control mark length over handles 8 1/2 in., 21.5 cm; the bowl late 17th century, the mounts Paris - Est. 20,000 - 30,000 USD

PROVENANCE : S. J. Phillips, 1987

Sotheby's. Property from the Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman: The London Residence. 28 Apr 10. New York. www.sothebys.com