A Miraculous Survivor Once Owned by a Lieutenant-General in Louis XIV’s Army

Published on 15 September 2022, by Anne Doridou-Heim

Auction on 13 October 2022 - 14:00 (CEST) - Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

A Louis XIV-period ewer that once belonged to one of his faithful lieutenants, Albert Grillet de Brissac, will brighten up a silverware auction with its reflections.

Paris, 1686-1687, silver ewer on a circular pedestal with moldings, body decorated... A Miraculous Survivor Once Owned by a Lieutenant-General in Louis XIV’s Army

Paris, 1686-1687, silver ewer on a circular pedestal with moldings, body decorated by laurel leaves alternating with plain gadroons, lid engraved with the arms of the Grillet de Brissac family, M.O.: Charles Petit, admitted in 1658, weight: 1,079 g/38.06 oz, h. 20.5 cm/8.07 in.
Estimate: €50,000/€60,000

As the use of cutlery, in general, and the fork, in particular, became widespread in the 17 th century, ewers fell out of use for rinsing hands. Henceforth, they were set on tables, serving as one of the most beautiful ornaments. Despite having stylish elegance, beautiful silverware from the reign…

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