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A PAIR OF PORTUGUESE SILVER TABLE LANTERNS
OPORTO, 19TH CENTURY
Each of tapering triangular form on a tri-form spreading base supported by lobed scroll feet, the base chased with foliate scrolls and vines below foliate scroll and flowerhead panels on a matted ground, rising to a baluster stem with bands of palmettes and dentilation, the body with three open panels (one on each hinged as a door) surrounded by elaborate foliate scrolls and vines, with applied acanthus, rocaille and scrolls at the corners terminating in a flame, a cherub mask above each panel, the cover with bands of lobing and palmettes rising to a fluted baluster and scalloped bead finial, marked on bases--19½in. (49.5cm.) high
(129 oz. 10 dwt.) (2)
OPORTO, 19TH CENTURY
Each of tapering triangular form on a tri-form spreading base supported by lobed scroll feet, the base chased with foliate scrolls and vines below foliate scroll and flowerhead panels on a matted ground, rising to a baluster stem with bands of palmettes and dentilation, the body with three open panels (one on each hinged as a door) surrounded by elaborate foliate scrolls and vines, with applied acanthus, rocaille and scrolls at the corners terminating in a flame, a cherub mask above each panel, the cover with bands of lobing and palmettes rising to a fluted baluster and scalloped bead finial, marked on bases--19½in. (49.5cm.) high
(129 oz. 10 dwt.) (2)