The egg-cups: marked underneath with maker's mark, charge and date letter L. The edge of the foot with the décharge of both Jean Baptiste Fouache (une tête de singe) and Julien Alaterre (une tête de femme de profile regardant à gauche). The rim with later tax mark. There is wear to the marks. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points.

The eggs: fully marked underneath. The marks are clear. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use.

The spoons: fully marked on stem. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The spoons have possibly been replaced.

The box: there are some minor surface scratches and scuffs.

We are happy to provide Condition Reports to Prospective Buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale.

We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a condition report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition.

 A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible.

Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

 Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.