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


Estimate

4.500 - 6.500


Session 1

11 October 2017



Description

Portuguese silver of the 18th century
Round scalloped base chiselled with volutes, shells and flowers; pear-shaped body with spiral and chiselled decoration in relief depicting flowers; fluted spout with chiselled decoration in relief representing shells and bird's head; flower-shaped cover finial
Carved exotic wood handle
Porto assay mark (1736-1784) and Tomé Gomes da Silva maker's mark (1774-1799)
(wear signs)

Length: 31 cm
1095 g


Category

Silver



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