Lot Essay
Queen Maria I reigned from 1777-1816. During the Peninsular War, Portugal was administered on her behalf by the Duke of Wellington's Diplomatic Staff.
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A PORTUGUESE OFFICER'S GORGET OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN MARIA I
Early 19th Century
Of deeply repoussé silver-plated metal with roped edging, mounted with the Queen's bust in oval surround inscribed MARIA I D.G. PORT. ET ALG. REGINA, flanked by embossed devices (Portugese shield and globe etc.) with scroll below SEMPER HONOS, NOMEN QUE TUUM LAUDES QUE MANEBUNT with small suspension bar behind the two points
Early 19th Century
Of deeply repoussé silver-plated metal with roped edging, mounted with the Queen's bust in oval surround inscribed MARIA I D.G. PORT. ET ALG. REGINA, flanked by embossed devices (Portugese shield and globe etc.) with scroll below SEMPER HONOS, NOMEN QUE TUUM LAUDES QUE MANEBUNT with small suspension bar behind the two points