A Group of Guatemalan Silver

comprising: a Braserillo of fluted cup form on scalloped saucer base with shellwork rim, engraved with a name, unmarked; two Plates with scalloped fluted rims, both stamped with city and tax marks, one with owner's initials CIP, the other engraved underneath Cleta dias; a Mug with scroll handle applied with flowers, engraved underneath M.la.A.Cox.E, unmarked



4 pieces  

the first okay, the plates okay, the cup repaired at top and base of handle throught he body
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The braserillo is engraved: Da. Guadalupe Boggio de Porras for Maria Guadalupe Poggio y Sanchez de Perales, who was born on 1 June 1827.  She was the sixteenth and youngest child of Don Felix Antonio Poggio y Salas, Rigidor of Nueva Guatemala, whose family was prominent in Guatemalan politics, the military and the arts.  She married Don Jose Maria Porras in 1850.