446
Unusual Romantic signet
Estimate €180–300
445
Prize Jogos Florais Hispano-Lusitanos, 1937
Estimate €70–100
Description
Trophy in chased silver (833/000) depicting a carnation.
Lisbon hallmark in use from 1887 to 1937 and goldsmith's mark attributable to Acácio Cotrim dos Santos (1927–1935).
In its original case lined in red silk damask and velvet, with a silver plaque of approximately 850/000 fineness engraved with the following inscription "Jogos Floraes / Hispano Lusitanos / Lisboa 10-5-1937 / oferecido / pela Ex.ma Senhora / Duqueza de Palmela".
(signs of use)
H.: 13.5 cm (carnation)
13.5 g (clove)
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