Auction 77 Antiques & Works of Art

203

A Toothpick holder


Estimate

400 - 600


Session 1

22 May 2018



Description

Brazilian silver of the 19th century
Representing a native woman with bow and arrows and feather crown
Square pierced and chiseled base with floral motifs and four claw feet; urn-shaped plinth
Porto apocryphal assay mark used in Rio de Janeiro in the mid-19th century and Francisco Duarte Graça maker's mark (mid-19th century)
(wear signs, defect at the bow)

Height: 19,7 cm
243 g


Category

Silver



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