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Engraved with the arms of Mello e Vasconcellos

A silver ewer, apparently unmarked, probably Portugal 18th century | Aiguière en argent, apparemment non poinçonnée, probablement Portugal XVIIIe siècle

No reserve

Auction Closed

December 14, 07:43 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

Engraved with the arms of Mello e Vasconcellos


A silver ewer, apparently unmarked, probably Portugal 18th century 


helmet-shaped applied with four medallions representing the four seasons, the handle in the shape of a female bust, dressed her head with a shell, engraved on foot and neck with rocaille motifs and the coats-of-arms of D. Francisco de Mello e Vasconcelos


Height 16⁹⁄₁₆ in. ; 85³⁄₃₂ oz.


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Gravée aux armes Mello e Vasconcellos


Aiguière en argent, apparemment non poinçonnéee, probablement Portugal XVIIIe siècle


en forme de casque appliqué avec quatre médaillons représentant les quatre saisons, l'anse en forme de buste de femme, la tête coiffée d'une coquille, gravée sur la bâte du pied et sur le col de motifs rocaille et des armoiries de D. Francisco de Mello e Vasconcelos.


Haut. 42 cm ; 2412.4 g

Collection Doutor Jevenal Esteves;

Silva's Leiloeiros, Lisbonne,13-14 mai 1997, lot 145