928
A D. Maria coffee-pot
Estimate €1.600–2.600
927
Pair of Romantic candlesticks
Estimate €780–1.200
Description
In Portuguese silver with an approximate fineness of 850/000.
Resting on four feet, raised square bases, circular baluster-form shafts with guilloché friezes engraved with leaves and flowers.
Porto assay mark (1853–1855) (P-35 or variant) and AIR maker's mark (P-126).
(signs of use, minor defects and one nozzle unsoldered)
H.: 23.2 cm
705 g
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