A Mexican Silver Inkstand, Assay Master Jose Antonio Lincey Gonzales, Mexico City, Circa 1780

A Mexican Silver Inkstand, Assay Master Jose Antonio Lincey Gonzales, Mexico City, Circa 1780

two-handled shaped oval tray with bold scroll supports, fitted with a central seal box and pen holder, flanked by a pair of inkwells all chased with lobes and flutes and with matching covers, marked on stand, inkwells and covers, the seal box unmarked. Together with a Mexican oval Braserillo, decorated with swags and inverted cornucopia, on four leaf-chased panel feet, marked on bowl and tray, maker’s mark ? Aviles, Mexico City, circa 1800, 2 pieces

45 oz
1,399 g
lengths 10 ¼ and 8 5/8 in.
27.3 and 22 cm

Condition Report:
The seal box maybe slightly later as it is not marked. Braserrillo has signs of hammering inside bowl. Otherwise good condition.