Estimate

20.000 - 30.000

Session 1

22 May 2018

Hammer Price

Description

Portuguese silver of the late 17th, early 18th century
Round bases decorated with acanthus leaves in relief at a first level and cartouches and flowers in a second frieze; turned and spiral stems entirely decorated with floral motifs, cartouches and geometric friezes
Candle guards decorated with acanthus leaves in relief and candle holder decorated with flowers and leaves
Lisboa assay mark (late 17th century - 1720) and PM maker's mark (late 17th century - 1720) on several pieces
Interior with iron pivot and two wood discs
(wear signs, original silvered candle guard tops, small defects and restorations)

Height: 58 cm
4906 g

Category

Silver

Additional Information

Pre-earthquake (1755) Portuguese silver torchères are extremely rare at the market, especially ones bearing Lisbon assay marks and this quality of design and execution.
A similar but unmarked pair of torchères was sold by Veritas in December 2013