A 19th century Portuguese silver toothpick holder, Porto 1843-1853 and a pair of Portuguese silver spoons, Porto 1877-1881
(3)Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
the toothpick holder modelled as Neptune wearing a crown and holding a trident with shell backdrop, on faceted pedestal with square base resting on lion paw feet; the spoons with shell shaped bowls and shaped stems
(3)
21 cm high, 280.5 gms; and 18.5 cm long, 227 gms respectively
- Lot Sold $1,200 (Hammer Price)
- $1,464 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |