926
Small amphora with lid.
Estimate €550–750
925
An incense boat
Estimate €250–350
Description
Portuguese silver (833/000).
Circular foot with an engraved palmette frieze, navette with repoussé and engraved decoration in the Baroque taste with leaves, volutes, rocailles and flowers. At the centre, a chiselled dove.
Porto hallmark in use from 1887 to 1937 and goldsmith's mark of José Martins (reg. 1887).
(signs of wear)
W.: 19 cm
240 g
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