A South American Silver Lion-Form Incense Burner (Sahumador) and Two-Light Wall Sconce, 19th Century
A South American Silver Lion-Form Incense Burner (Sahumador) and Two-Light Wall Sconce, 19th Century
the incense burner in standing position with chased mane and textured pelt, wearing a crown and pierced with two central flowerheads, the hinged tail attached to the cover, on rectangular domed base, possibly of somewhat later date; the sconce with chased leaf and berry branches spreading from a wreath to two cylindrical holders with openwork galleried drip-pans, the back with hook, possibly Argentinian
both unmarked
38 oz 10 dwt
1197 g
lengths 6 3/8 and 11 in.
16.2 and 28 cm
Condition Report:
The lion with minor splits and rustic construction. A repair to hinge of tail and top of one rear leg. The sconce in good condition.
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A South American Silver Lion-Form Incense Burner (Sahumador) and Two-Light Wall Sconce, 19th Century
the incense burner in standing position with chased mane and textured pelt, wearing a crown and pierced with two central flowerheads, the hinged tail attached to the cover, on rectangular domed base, possibly of somewhat later date; the sconce with chased leaf and berry branches spreading from a wreath to two cylindrical holders with openwork galleried drip-pans, the back with hook, possibly Argentinian
both unmarked
38 oz 10 dwt
1197 g
lengths 6 3/8 and 11 in.
16.2 and 28 cm
Condition Report:
The lion with minor splits and rustic construction. A repair to hinge of tail and top of one rear leg. The sconce in good condition.