Auction 79 Antiques & Works of Art

618

Masonic allegory


Estimate

700 - 1.000


Session 2

12 July 2018



Description

A late 19th century Portuguese silver toothpick holder
Triangular plinth on three scroll feet with leaves, decoration with masonic symbols, volutes and floral motifs
Top with masonic allegory figure holding square and compass
Porto assay mark (1877-1881) and faded maker's mark, possibly António Alves de Sousa (1877-1886)
(wear signs, minor defects)

Height: 19,5 cm
388 g


Category

Silver



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