Auction 96 Antiques & Works of Art

345

An important jug and cover


Estimate

1.600 - 2.500


Session 1

24 June 2020



Description

Portuguese silver
Amphora shaped body of exquisite repousse and chiselled decoration with shell and foliage inspired motifs, lateral cartouches crowned by palmettes and classical masks
Cover of identical decoration and double volute handles with leaf finial
On 4 foliage and scroll feet
Gilt interior
Lisbon hallmark, Boar 916/1000 (1887-1938), stamped Leitão & Irmão
Signed by Augusto Luiz de Sousa in 1906

Height: 30 cm
1840 g


Category

Silver



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