Auction 104 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

257

A handheld fan commemorative of King João VI acclamation


Estimate

500 - 700


Session 1

14 April 2021



Description

Pierced and part gilt ivory sticks and guards with cartouches depicting Chinese daily scenes
Parchment leaf with allegory inscribed "EM MEMORIA DA ACLAMACAO D J.VI" and "No Dia 6 De Fevereiro De 1818"
Friezes with armillary sphere, red shield with gilt castles and silver shield with the five bezants each with the five wounds of Christ which together compose armorial for the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and Algarve
China, 19th century
(minor faults)

Length: 55 cm


Category

Objects



Closed Auction