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A tureen, SARMENTO

Estimate €3.100–4.500

Description

Portuguese silver (916/000).

Circular with gadrooned friezes, volute handles with gadrooned friezes and cover finial chased in the form of a fruit with branch and leaves.

Porto hallmark in use from 1938 to 1984, maker's mark of the same period and mark of Ourivesaria Sarmento.

(signs of use)

W.: 39.5 cm

3,127 g

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