Lot 168
Two Portuguese silver salvers, plus an unmarked oval platter. (3).
Description
Condition Report
Two similarly decorated Portuguese silver salvers of shaped circular outline, each with heavily embossed floral, shell and scroll rims enclosing similar engraved borders to the centre, both with assay marks for Porto .833 standard, maximum diameters measuring 17 1/4 inches (44 cm) and 15 1/4 inches (38.5 cm). Together with an ornately embossed oval platter, appears unmarked, length 23 inches (58.5 cm). Total approximate weight 102 ozt (3174 grams). (3).
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Purchasing information-
Oval platter tests between 92-93% silver.
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