939
An unusual triangular D. José/D. Maria inkstand
Estimate €2.000–3.000
938
A D. Maria teapot
Estimate €700–900
Description
Portuguese silver (800/000).
Neoclassical with fluted friezes, urn-shaped finial and rosewood handle.
Porto assay mark (1810–1839) (P-28 or P-28a) and goldsmith's mark of José Ferreira Guimarães (1799–1842) (P-268 or variant).
(signs of use)
L.: 31 cm
927 g
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