Cruet frame
François-Thomas Germain
(French, 1726–1791)
1763
Object PlaceParis, France
Medium/TechniqueMetal; silver
Dimensions11.4 x 29.8 x 11.4 cm (4 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit LineElizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. Collection
Accession number1993.289.1a-e
ClassificationsSilver
InscriptionsPlateau engraved with 1 and 2, a coat of arms with drapery, and FAIT PAR FT GERMAIN SCULPR ORFRE DU ROYAUX GALLERIES DU LOUVRE A PARIS 1764. "No 2/ 72.5" "159". Bottle holders engraved on underside with 1 [289.1b] or 2 [289.1c] and "159", Bottle caps engraved with "159".ProvenanceBy 1921, Duke of Leeds [see note 1]; les fils de Leon Helft. By 1925, Comtesse de Behague, Paris [see note 2]. By 1950, SAR le Comte de Paris [see note 3]. Elizabeth Parke Firestone (1897-1990) and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. (1898-1973), Akron, OH and Newport, RI; 1993; gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. (Accession date: May 26, 1993)
Notges:
[1] 1921, Duke of Leed's sale, Christie's, London (one of a pair); bought by Les Fils de Leon Helft.
[2] 1925, Comtesse de Behague bought one.
[3] 1950, SAR le Comte de Paris sold other one.
