A PORTUGUESE SILVER EWER AND BASIN
A PORTUGUESE SILVER EWER AND BASIN

MARK OF ANTONIO CLEMENTE PINTO, LISBON, 1828-1879

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A PORTUGUESE SILVER EWER AND BASIN
MARK OF ANTONIO CLEMENTE PINTO, LISBON, 1828-1879
The ewer vase form, on a circular foot, the body with scrolling foliage, centering a coat-of-arms with angel supporters and cherub head beneath, with a dolphin form handle; the basin, circular, the border and well chased with allegorical scenes amid scrolling foliage and birds, the raised central boss with a coat-of-arms, each marked on base
The ewer 14¼ in. (36.2 cm.) high; the basin 18 7/8 in. (48 cm.) diameter; 103 oz. 10 dwt. (3,231 gr.) (2)

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