Fabulous French Art Nouveau Barometer by Risler & Carré
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Pre 1910 item# 1101458
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964
$750
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Spectacular art nouveau silver French desk barometer by the prominent Paris firm of Risler & Carré which was located at 16, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré from the 1890's until early in the 20th century. This piece is hallmarked 1st standard which means that the silver is 95% pure versus the English and American standard of 92.5% for sterling. It dates from around 1900.
The piece is 4¼ inches high and 5¾ inches wide. The weight of the silver is probably at least 5 troy ounces. (It is d ...click for details
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3 Fine Crested Georgian Wine Labels John Reily, c. 1820
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Pre 1837 VR item# 1010187
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Richards Antiques
207-563-1964
$750
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Fine set of three Georgian wine labels or tickets -- for madeira, port and claret -- by the renowned maker John Reily. They are cast and have a griffin crest. The definitive book, “Wine Labels,” edited and co-authored by John Salter says (p. 154) that Reily was one of five silversmiths in the generation that came to prominence around 1820 who “are particularly worthy of mention for the quality of their product and their contribution to original design.” The book also cites the particular design ...click for details
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