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Lot 37
  • 37

A Spanish silver dinner service, M. Espunes, circa 1930

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • length of large tureen over handles 13 1/2 in. (34cm)
octagonal, chased with panels of acanthus foliage below ovoid borders, matching finials, comprising:
one large tureen and cover
one medium tureen and cover
one large fruit bowl
two smaller fruit bowls
one entree dish and cover
one fish platter
one meat dish
one oval center meat dish
two large octagonal trays
one medium octagonal tray
two small octagonal trays
two small oblong trays
one sauce boat
one sauce ladle
18 pieces

Provenance

Purchased by la Condesa de la Torre de San Braulio from the makers circa 1934.
Sold to Kay H. Blood in 1965.

Exhibited

This service or another of this model received a medal at the Ibero-American Exhibition in Seville, 1929.

Condition

good condition
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