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The inscription reads: Offerta do Jr. Ex. Thezoureiro Joze Joaquin da Silva Povoas, No. Anno 5, 1856
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A FINE BRAZILIAN SILVER BELL
MAKER'S MARK OF JOAO MOREIRA TEJUCA, RIO DE JANEIRO, 19TH CENTURY
Of typical form, chased with bands of basketweave and trailing foliage, honeysuckle, stiff leaves and flowerheads between beaded and ropetwist borders, with baluster handle also chased with a band of stiff leaves and surmounted by a baluster knop, engraved with a presentation inscription,marked on body--8 1/8in.(20.6cm.) high
(25oz., 795gr.)
MAKER'S MARK OF JOAO MOREIRA TEJUCA, RIO DE JANEIRO, 19TH CENTURY
Of typical form, chased with bands of basketweave and trailing foliage, honeysuckle, stiff leaves and flowerheads between beaded and ropetwist borders, with baluster handle also chased with a band of stiff leaves and surmounted by a baluster knop, engraved with a presentation inscription,marked on body--8 1/8in.(20.6cm.) high
(25oz., 795gr.)