Gothic To Romantic | Fine Continental and British Collections | March 7, 2024
Thu, Mar 7, 2024 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 136
Pair of French Silver Mounted Claret Jugs
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Paris, late 19th/early 20th century, ribbed cut glass urn form base with silver mounts with acanthus, floral and reeded decoration, openwork band with ribbon, foliate and bead border, reeded and ribbon rim and bid finial, marks for George Boin and Boin-Taburet, no monograms, 11-1/2 in.
Provenance: Descended in Family of Prince Louis de Ligne (1854-1918), Princess Marie de Ligne (1885-1980, Belgium) and Louis della Torre e Tasso (1907-1985) (former Czechoslovakia, Italy); Brunk Auctions, January 28, 2017, Lot 758; Private Virginia Collection
Notes: The Torre e Tasso family title descended from the Czech branch of the princely house of Thurn and Taxis, a German dynastic family known for their activity in the postal services in 16th century Europe. Prince Alexandro of Thurn and Taxis (1181-1937) relocated to Italy in 1923 and was given the titles "1st Duke of Castel Dunino" and "Prince della Torre e Tasso" by Victor Emmanuel III of Italy. In 1906, he married Princess Marie de Linge (Château de Beloeil, Belgium) and they had three children together before divorcing in 1919. Their children took the title of "Prince(ss) della Torre a Tasso". Castel Dunino remains part of the Torre e Tasso family’s estate.
Condition
one lid loose at joint, one base reglued, silver with wear, glass with discoloration in base
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Descended in Family of Prince Louis de Ligne (1854-1918), Princess Marie de Ligne (1885-1980, Belgium) and Louis della Torre e Tasso (1907-1985) (former Czechoslovakia, Italy); Brunk Auctions, January 28, 2017, Lot 758; Private Virginia Collection
