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A Belle-Époque salver

Estimate €370–570

Description

Portuguese silver (833/000).

Scalloped border, raised rim with rocaille motifs, engraved decoration with rocaille cartouche. Raised on three pierced feet.

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

(signs of use)

Diam.: 28.5 cm

372 g

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