Lot Essay
Farinheiras are a particularly Brazilian form. Silver examples with rococo decoration, dating from the middle of the 18th century, are known, but examples with baroque chasing are extremely rare.
FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
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A BRAZILIAN SILVER MANIOC FLOUR BOWL (FARINHEIRA)
FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
Circular, chased with flutes, overlapping ovolo and panels of flowerheads with scroll borders, the base engraved with a coat-of-arms surmounted by a coronet, apparently unmarked
7½in. (19cm.) diameter; 7oz. (246gr.)
FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
Circular, chased with flutes, overlapping ovolo and panels of flowerheads with scroll borders, the base engraved with a coat-of-arms surmounted by a coronet, apparently unmarked
7½in. (19cm.) diameter; 7oz. (246gr.)