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719

A set of four salvers

Estimate €1.200–2.200

Description

Portuguese silver (833/000).

Decreasing sizes. Scalloped borders, rims decorated with large roses.

The three largest raised on three feet.

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

(signs of use)

Diam.: 40 cm; 27.5 cm; 24.5 cm and 21.5 cm

1,185 g

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