Estimate

3.500 - 4.000

Session 1

24 June 2020

Hammer Price

Description

Portuguese silver, 18th century
Frieze and leaf engraved handles with monogram MC
12 soup spoons, 12 forks and 12 meat knives, 12 tea spoons, 1 pierced spoon, 1 tongs, one sugar spoon and a meat carver (54 pieces)
Guimarães assay mark (G-13.0) attributable to Manuel José de Sousa datable to the late 18th century and maker's mark (G-73.0) Manuel José de Sousa registered from 1792
Boar hallmark, 833/1000 (1887-1938) to tongs
(signs of wear)

3740 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. 87, 93