394
Four side plates, JOALHARIA DO CARMO
Estimate €350–550
393
A tureen, LEITÃO & IRMÃO
Estimate €2.300–3.300
Description
Portuguese silver (916/000).
Friezes engraved with palmettes and other foliate motifs, volute handles and chiselled cover finial depicting a basket of fruit.
Lisbon hallmark in use from 1938 to 1984, goldsmith's mark of Leitão & Irmão and signed Leitão & Irmão.
(signs of use)
W.: 36 cm
2,281 g
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