Auction 26 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver and Jewellery

194

A rocaille silver tureen


Estimate

3.500 - 5.000


Session 1

11 December 2013



Description

Molten, chased and chiseled silver
Of lozenge bombé shape raised on four feet
Scroll feet with two different decorations, profuse chiseled decoration extending to the body of the tureen with feathers and scrolls
Chiseled handles and neoclassic frieze
Cover with two small shell shaped handles and chiseled bouquets, finial chiseled as fruit with leaves and other floral motifs
Gilt copper lining with two silver gilt handles
Unmarked
Possibly Italian, late 18th century
(Wear signs, minor bruises and losses to the cover finial)
22x36x24 cm
2743 g (sem a alma)


Category

Silver



Closed Auction