A LOUIS XIV PLATED EWER

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A LOUIS XIV PLATED EWER
France, early 18th century

Helmet-shaped, plaqué, on spreading base engraved with geometrical scroll and foliate decoration, the body applied with a band of alternate laurel and stylised leaves on matted ground, the upper part with moulded ribs above similarly engraved decoration, with engraved scroll and foliate handle - 25.7 cm high