Three Original 18th Century Diderot Encyclopédie Horse Harness Engravings, Louis-Jacques Goussier 18th century lorgnette Fine antique French hallmarked sterling

Fine antique French hallmarked sterling silver 2” napkin ring with raised or bas relief style laurel foliate accented bands

sometimes also referred to as a carnet du bal

mouth-blown cobalt glass decanters with hand applied enamel

and the pique

This spectacular portrait miniature would be treasure enough for it's beauty and fine condition

Three Original 18th Century Diderot Encyclopédie Horse Harness Engravings, Louis-Jacques Goussier 18th century lorgnette Fine antique French hallmarked sterlingThis handsome suite of three original copper engravings comes from the monumental Encyclopdie of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert, published in Paris during the third quarter of the eighteenth century. Drawn by the gifted illustrator Louis Jacques Goussier and engraved by Robert Bnard, the plates illustrate the craft of the Bourrelier Bastier, depicting an extraordinary variety of horse harnesses, saddles, and pack equipment with the