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Rare and important D. José (1750-1777) coffee pot


Estimate

6.800 - 8.000


Session 1

11 October 2017



Description

Portuguese silver of the 18th century
Round base with engraved roses; pear-shaped body with spiral decoration and engraved floral friezes; fluted spout with floral decoration chiselled and in relief; spiral cover with fruit-shaped finial
Carved rosewood handle
Porto assay mark partly faded (almost certainly 1768-1784) and João Pinto Pereira marker's mark (1760-1810) (P-351), later remarked with three "cabeça de velho" marks
(wear signs)

Height: 31 cm
1085 g


Category

Silver



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