Auction 116 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

544

A toothpick holder


Estimate

250 - 300


Session 2

20 July 2022



Description

Portuguese silver, 19th century
Engraved urn of floating volute handles with chiselled flower bouquet, foliage and bulb, resting on a small salver of foliage reliefs band decoration on 3 feet
Lisbon assay-marks (L46.0) datable 1870 - 1879 and unreadable maker's mark. Later remarked Elder's Head

Height: 18 cm
236 g


Category

Silver


Additional Information

Literature:
F. Moitinho de Almeida/Rita Carlos
"Inventário de Marcas de Pratas Portuguesa e Brasileiras"
séc. XV a 1887
p. 112



Closed Auction