A large Portugese silver ewer
Large bulbous and shaped form. Richly decorated with sloping rocaille border at the base, two cartouche shapes within floral scrolls, leaves and shell decorations. S-scroll reeded and leaf handle, hinged domed cover embossed with shell and leaf decoration. The spout in the shape of a mythical sea creature. With retailers' mark of Leitao & Irmao, Lisbon., between 1886-1938. 833/1000. H ca 24 cm.
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Large bulbous and shaped form. Richly decorated with sloping rocaille border at the base, two cartouche shapes within floral scrolls, leaves and shell decorations. S-scroll reeded and leaf handle, hinged domed cover embossed with shell and leaf decoration. The spout in the shape of a mythical sea creature. With retailers' mark of Leitao & Irmao, Lisbon., between 1886-1938. 833/1000. H ca 24 cm.
