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Lot n° 143

Set of two mantis agraphes, one in silver (800)...

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Set of two mantis agraphes, one in silver (800) type E with sprays of ears of corn and crescent (Poitou-Charente), the other in gilded metal with acorn and oak leaf decoration. A type A2B lone mantle clasp with central basket surrounded by a C motif, outer border of gadroons with pearl motif. (Poitou-Charente), and a silver full-heart keyboard. Silver weight: 68.35 g. Bibliography: Michael C.W. FIEGGEN, LES BIJOUX DES FRANCAIS. Regional jewelry. Precious witnesses to rural life in the 18th and 19th centuries (p.172-174)