Two Spanish Colonial silver bowls, probably Guatemala, late 18th / early 19th century

the smaller with lobed and fluted sides, the rim flat chased with rococo ornament, cast shellwork handles; the larger lobed and flat chased with flowers, birds and animals, the base engraved Joce Sadobal

the larger with dents and pushing through at lower handle terminals; the smaller in good condition
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