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$1,476

18th Century Eucharist Bread Iron, France, scroll-tipped tapering handles terminating in a pair of iron plates with one side engraved with sun, moon, five-branch star within a heart, and marked "Jean Houvet," the other iron marked "1788," above the cross with base marked "IHS," lg. 37 in. Provenance: Calmels Cohen, Andre Breton Collection, April 14th 2003, Lot 3423. Literature: Codes & Symbols of European Tools, pp. 93-98. Note: This bread iron was forged to celebrate the wedding of Jean Houvet in 1788. Houvet is a well-known name in the Chartres region in Eure-et-Loire, France, with the family dating back to the mid-16th century. Provenance: The property of Laurent Adamowicz. Estimate $1,500-2,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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