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A tea and coffee set

Estimate €2.600–3.600

Description

In Portuguese silver (833/000).

Romantic model resting on four claw feet, partially gadrooned decoration, friezes with foliate scrollwork, handles and spouts with chiselled decoration depicting fantastic animals.

Comprising a teapot, a coffee pot, a cream jug and a sugar bowl with cover.

Porto hallmark in use from 1938 to 1984 and goldsmith's mark of the same period.

(signs of use)

H.: 25 cm

2,930 g

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