409
A set of five table bowls
Estimate €750–1.100
408
A set of six table bowls
Estimate €800–1.300
Description
Portuguese silver (916/000).
Decoration with fluted friezes.
Porto hallmark in use from 1938 to 1984, goldsmith's mark of João Joaquim Monteiro (1887–1949) and mark of Ourivesaria da Guia, Lisboa.
(signs of use, minor dents)
Diam.: 10.2 cm
796 g
Text
Ourivesaria da Guia was one of Lisbon's most celebrated goldsmiths and jewellers. Founded in 1875, it achieved enormous prestige in the first half of the twentieth century. Established in Largo da Mouraria for decades, it was forced to change premises at the time of the Martim Moniz demolition plan. After the "Pombalino" building in which it was housed was demolished, it operated at the Hotel Mundial between 1958 and the late 1970s.
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