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MAKER'S MARK OF GASPAR VIEIRA, PORTUGAL
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A CONTINENTAL SILVER AND SILVER-GILT NEF
Maker's mark of Gaspar Vieira, Portugal
The three-masted vessel flying nine sails and three flags, all with red and white enamel crosses and joined together with gilt "rope", resting on domed quatrefoil base; the sails, flags, hull and base all formed of decorative filigree wire between wire scrolls.
17in. (43cm.) high; gross weight 25oz.
Maker's mark of Gaspar Vieira, Portugal
The three-masted vessel flying nine sails and three flags, all with red and white enamel crosses and joined together with gilt "rope", resting on domed quatrefoil base; the sails, flags, hull and base all formed of decorative filigree wire between wire scrolls.
17in. (43cm.) high; gross weight 25oz.
Further details
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