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A scalloped salver

Estimate €950–1.300

Description

Portuguese silver (833/000).

Repoussé decoration, finely chased in the Baroque taste with scrolls, shellwork and flowers.

Base with engraved border of scrolls and flowers. Scroll feet with pierced decoration.

Porto hallmark in use from 1887 to 1937 and goldsmith's mark of the same period.

(signs of use)

Diam.: 35 cm

1,003 g

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