Auction 91 Antiques and Works of Art

777

A ewer and basin


Estimate

2.700 - 4.000


Session 2

22 October 2019



Description

19th century Portuguese silver
Both of chiselled and raised band decoration with flower and foliage motifs
Scroll handle, toped by classical mask and foliage applied elements on the junction with the body
Lisbon assay mark (L-46) and maker's mark (L-234) attributable to Domingos Mendes da Silveira, ca. 1786-1804)

Diam.: 33,5 cm Height: 24,5 cm
2700 g


Category

Silver


Additional Information

Literature:
F. Moitinho de Almeida/Rita Carlos
"Inventário de Marcas de Pratas Portuguesas e Brasileiras"
pp. 147, 112



Closed Auction