214
A D. Maria I Portuguese silver ewer and basin
Estimate
4.000 - 6.000
Session 1
20 July 2026
Description
Silver
Partially polished and relief decoration depicting flowers and beaded friezes
Porto assay mark (1792-1803), goldsmith's mark of Manuel Vilaça Gomes (1763-1779) and remarked with "Old Man's Head" (Portuguese hallmark)
(minor signs of wear)
Height: 37 cm (gomil)
6x53x33 cm (lavanda)
2533,2 g
Additional Information
Provenance:
Exhibitions:
Literature:
ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de; CARLOS, Rita - "Inventário de Marcas de Pratas Portuguesas e Brasileiras - Século XV a 1887". Lisboa: IN-CM, 2018, P-17.0 e P-493.0a; SOUSA, Gonçalo de Vasconcelos e - "Dicionário de ourives e lavrantes da prata do Porto, 1750-1825", Civilização Editora, 2005, pp. 235-237
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