Lot 1
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An 18th century South American silver teapot, stamped twice 'BRABO' only, probably Peruvian, Lima, circa 1760,

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver, Wood
  • 15.5cm., 6. 1/4 in. high, 26cm., 10 1/4 in. long,
chased with a band of foliate scrolls, the base of the spout chased with a figure among similar scrolls, raised on three cast stylised winged deity feet

Literature

For a similar example of form see Martin, 'Plateria Del Peru Virreinal 1535-1825' (Lima 1997), pg. 227, pl. 71.

Condition

The marks to the cover are rubbed with one stamp more legible than the other. The chased and embellished areas are still crisp. Repair or crude manufacture to lower handle junction. The body with light pitting throughout and fine surface scratching.
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