Chope couverte en ivoire montée en vermeil, apparemment non poinçonnée, XVIIe/XIXe siècle

l'ivoire sculptée de putti assis sous des frondaisons ou glanant des épis de blé, la monture en vermeil à bord orné de godrons torses encadrant une frise de rinceaux fleuris sur fond amati, la prise du couvercle en grenade éclatée, numérotée sous la base 1594 accompagné de la lettre M, sans doute pour un inventaire, peut-être celui du roi Manuel II du Portugal

The ivory sleeve with three vertical splits, one broader with three small circular holes made deliberately. The silver-gilt mounts in overall good condition. Cleaning could be improved. Cover finial slightly bent. Engraved under the base with monogram M, a flag and a baton under the base and inventory number 1594. A very small assay scrape under the base, near the border. Very nice quality.
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