A continental Quaich, the circular form with fluted
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A continental Quaich, the circular form with fluted twin handles, the interior bowl with applied enamelled ladybirds and bugs alongside engraved dates and French proverbs. Marked 800 alongside a further mark of a bird above a key. Width inclusive of handles measures 8 7/8 inches (22.7 cm), weight 6.97 ozt (216.7 grams).
Condition
In fair to good condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing. There are crude areas of solder visible beneath the Quaich where the ladybirds have been applied, the larger brass bug moves inside the interior bowl, some losses to the enamel on the ladybirds and decoration. Engraved twice with 'j'y suis j'y reste', further engraved 'I stay with you', I hope', 'After All, 'and yet' in varying fonts, alongside the scattered dates 1941, 1933, 1938, 1930, 1939, 1935, 1934, 1936, 1932, 1940, 1931, 1937 and 1942. Marked 800 alongside a further mark of a bird above a key.
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A continental Quaich, the circular form with fluted
Estimate £60 - £90
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