Two French silver figural bells One marked Fannière Frères, Paris, late 19th century

The first, of Chinoiserie design, with handle in the form of a Chinese man, marked "Fannière Fres," the second, of Medieval design, with handle in the form of a jester, unmarked.

H: 5 1/2 in. Dia: 3 1/2 in. (largest), Total weight: 12.2 oz. t.

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The majority of the items from this collection were acquired or ordered by Christine O. Groves (Burton) to furnish her home, built 1922, a Colonial Revival stucco mansion located at 225 Northway, Baltimore, Maryland. The house still stands.

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Property formerly in the collection of Christine O. Groves Burton (1893-1973), Baltimore, Maryland

Thence by descent to the present consignor.

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Two French silver figural bells One marked Fannière Frères, Paris, late 19th century

The first, of Chinoiserie design, with handle in the form of a Chinese man, marked "Fannière Fres," the second, of Medieval design, with handle in the form of a jester, unmarked.

H: 5 1/2 in. Dia: 3 1/2 in. (largest), Total weight: 12.2 oz. t.

Note

Provenance

Property formerly in the collection of Christine O. Groves Burton (1893-1973), Baltimore, Maryland

Thence by descent to the present consignor.

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Two French silver figural bells One marked Fannière Frères, Paris, late 19th century

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Two French silver figural bells One marked Fannière Frères, Paris, late 19th century