Lot 57
  • 57

Two spanish colonial silver two-handled bowls, Guatemala and probably Guatamala, late 18th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • the first marked with Guatemalan crown tax mark; the second apparently unmarked
  • Silver
  • length over handles 7 1/4 in.; 6 1/2 in.
  • 18.4cm; 16.6cm
first with lobed sides and leaf capped scroll handles, engraved underneath in script Dn. Jose Gabriel Cardenas and Dn. M.Mz. Apo.; the second partly lobed and fluted, interior engraved with a heron with initials Y.M.

Condition

first good, second with minor dents in lower body
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