Estimate

200 - 300

Session 2

12 December 2018

Hammer Price

Description

Gold
Designed as a red and white enamelled Christ cross under medallion with caravel and inscription "Por mares nunca de antes navegados 1898"
With original commemorative fitted case decorated in gold and red with inscription "Centenário da Índia - 1498-1898"
Lisboa assay mark (1887-1937), Leitão & Irmão maker's mark and signature
(slight wear signs)

Height. 8,5 cm
4,6 g

Category

Jewellery

Additional Information

The ceremonies celebrating the fourth centenary of the discovery of the maritime route to India were a mark in the Portuguese society in 1898, at this time the Neo-Manueline style emerged in strength in silverware and jewels, a fashion strongly promoted by Leitão & Irmão, who not only executed several important commemorative commissions that, at the time, became famous, but also commemorative editions for its clients, wich is the case of the piece now offered for sale.
João Júlio Teixeira