Auction 86 Antiques & Works of Art

759

A rare and large D. Maria tea urn


Estimate

10.000 - 15.000


Session 2

29 May 2019



Description

Portuguese silver of the early 19th century
Square base on four feet with a vase with chiselled flowers at the centre; urn-shaped container on four legs with engraved decoration with medallions, garlands and friezes; faceted spout with pineapple shaped handle with rosewood isolator; two handles with chiselled lion heads holding faceted oval hoops; sphere shaped cover finial
Interior with embers system
Porto assayer mark of José Coelho de Sampaio (1803-1810) and António José de Sousa maker's mark (1791-1842)
(wear signs)

Height: 62 cm
5567 g


Category

Silver



Closed Auction