Auction 119 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

397

A basin and ewer


Estimate

10.000 - 12.000


Session 1

19 October 2022



Description

Portuguese silver, 18th century
Engraved and chiselled decoration of foliage reliefs
Volute floating handle
Resting on circular foot of identical decoration and fluted bulbous knot
Scalloped and engraved mouth of rococo cartouche
Plain scalloped centre with chiselled floral tab
Shell and foliage reliefs frieze
Lisbon assay-mark (L-28.0) attributable to Luís Gonzaga da Costa, datable 1755-ca.1790, and maker's mark (L-286.0) Manuel Roque Ferrão for 1757-1785)

40x46x35 cm
2681 g


Category

Silver


Additional Information

Literature:
F. Moitinho de Almeida/Rita Carlos
"Inventário de Marcas de Pratas Portuguesas e Brasileiras"
séc. XV a 1887 pp. 108 e 156



Closed Auction