Lot Essay
The inscription reads: Illmo. Sr. Joao Barnardo da Silva. Carmo 28 de Marco de 1873 seo lejitimo dono I.R.S. Ds. G.V.S. AR.
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A SOUTH AMERICAN SILVER BEAKER (GUAMPA)
19TH CENTURY
Tapering cylindrical with molded rims, engraved with reeds and leaf-clad wrigglework, the rim applied with a removable scroll handle terminating in lion's masks, with loop for suspension and multi-link chain, the base engraved with an inscription, apparently unmarked--overall height 8 5/8in.(22cm.)
(16oz., 514gr.)
19TH CENTURY
Tapering cylindrical with molded rims, engraved with reeds and leaf-clad wrigglework, the rim applied with a removable scroll handle terminating in lion's masks, with loop for suspension and multi-link chain, the base engraved with an inscription, apparently unmarked--overall height 8 5/8in.(22cm.)
(16oz., 514gr.)