MARK OF P. BORANI, TURIN, CIRCA 1840

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A SET OF FOUR ITALIAN SILVER WINE-COASTERS
MARK OF P. BORANI, TURIN, CIRCA 1840
Each circular, applied with four foliage and palmette panels, applied on one with the Savoia arms, on another with an initial 'F' and on the other two with a coronet, the bombé sides fluted, marked underneath border, the border further stamped 'Borani Fils'
6 5/8 in. (17 cm.) wide
50 oz. (1,562 gr.) (4)

Provenance

Prince Ferdinando Alberto, Duke of Genoa, (1822-1855).

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Lot Essay

Prince Ferdinando Alberto, Duke of Genoa, (1822-1855) was the younger son of Carlo Alberto, King of Sardinia, (1798-1849) and brother of Vittorio Emanuele II, King of Italy, (1820-1878). He was created Duke of Genoa in 1831 and was an Admiral in the Sardinian navy.

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