A Spanish Colonial silver incense boat, host container, and pax, probably Guatemala, late 18th / early 19th century

the first of boat form on domed base, marked on base with crown tax stamp; the second of drum form on three paw feet and bud finial, base stamped with initials M.S.B.yO., marked on base for Guatemala, crown tax stamp and another; the third of arched panel form embossed with a cross, the back with scroll handle, marked with crown tax stamp

the first with reinforced seam to body; the second with removed engraving from cover; the third good
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