Estimate

3.000 - 5.000

Session 2

12 December 2017

Hammer Price

Description

Portuguese silver of the late 17th, early 18th century
Plain decoration, cylindrical arms with turned finials, centre bearing medallion depicting Our Lady with the Child
Plain stem with bulky knot
Late 17th, early 18th century, maker's mark stamped three times, possibly of the Évora silversmith José Ferreira (1738-1784)
(wear signs, restorations and bruises)

Height: 89 cm
2414 g

Category

Silver

Additional Information

In Portugal the "Chão" style, one of the Iberian interpretations of Mannerism, extended deep into the 18th century making it difficult to accurately date some pieces