A PORTUGESE MARKET ARMORIAL VEGETABLE DISH AND COVER
A PORTUGESE MARKET ARMORIAL VEGETABLE DISH AND COVER

LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A PORTUGESE MARKET ARMORIAL VEGETABLE DISH AND COVER
Late 19th century
Of diamond shape with the arms of Silveira and Tavora on either side of the acorn knop, the flat rim and body each bordered in an unusual sepia and gilt crossed feathers on fishscale pattern, probably a Chinese replacement piece for the famous early 19th century service
11in. (27.9cm.) long