A Brazilian Silver Fish-Slice by Francisco Duarte Graça, Rio de Janeiro, Mid-19th Century, With Pseudo Porto Town Mark

the tapering handle with bifurcated foliage and flower-cast terminal, the blade pierced with foliage and flower and engraved with a fish 30cm long, 7oz 8dwt, 230gr

Marked on top of blade and on one side of handle with maker's mark and pseudo Porto marks. There is some wear to the marks, particularly those on the handle wihch are only just visible. There is some overall mostly minor surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.