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An unusual D. Maria (1777-1816) cutlery box


Estimate

2.500 - 3.500


Session 1

11 October 2017



Description

Wood with rosewood and other woods marquetry decoration with eight-point star at the cover
Red velvet lined interior with gilt trims
Interior with late 18th, early 19th century Portuguese silver table service of flatware comprising: a ladle, a sugar spoon, sugar tongs, a tea strainer spoon, a pair of meat carvers, 12 knives, 12 forks, 12 spoons and 12 tea spoons
Late 18th century Guimarães assay mark and maker's mark, some pieces with faded or no marks, sugar spoon replaced in the 20th century
(wear signs, small defects)

38 x 22 x 30 cm
4010 g (faqueiro)


Category

Silver



Closed Auction