506
A 19th century Portuguese silver sugar bowl
Estimate
300 - 500
Session 2
29 April 2015
Hammer Price
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In the Empire style
On four ball feet, spherical body with plain geometric handles and spherical cover finial
Engraved decoration with geometric classical motifs
Lisboa assay mark (1870-1879) and Antonio Francisco Xavier maker's mark (1870-1879)
(wear signs, minor bruises)
Larg.: 19 cm
534 g
Category
Silver
Additional Information
NOTE: A similar coffee and tea set by António Firmo da Costa served Napoleon in exile at Santa Elena, now in exhibition at Casa-Museu Medeiros e Almeida, Lisboa.
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