19
A dish
Estimate €680–1.000
18
An ice bucket with tongs
Estimate €360–700
Description
Portuguese silver (833/000).
Scalloped beaded border, two ring handles and a frieze engraved with shells and leaves. Tongs with bird-claw grips.
Porto hallmark in use from 1938 to 1984 and goldsmith's mark of the same period.
(signs of use)
H.: 14.5 cm
507 g
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