An unusual D.Maria ewer and basin
Portuguese silver
Neoclassical decoration of scalloped lip and beaded friezes
Elongated body ewer of scalloped lip and urn shaped lid pommel
Volute handle of beaded frieze
Oporto assay mark (P-18) attributable to José Coelho de Sampaio ca. 1803-1810 and maker (P-586) attributable to Vicente de Paula Castro ca. 1805-1806
First-quarter 19th century
(minor dent to spout)
Lenght: 40,5 cm
2930 g