Tealight holder - .833 silver

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Silver palmatória / table candelabrum from Portugal in .833 silver, with the Javali assay mark and a goldsmith’s mark visible in photos, measuring 6 cm high by 8.5 cm wide and 8.5 cm deep and weighing 162 g, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century with a vegetalist Art Nouveau-inspired relief base and a side handle for securing a candle.

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Palmatória / candle holder in two-tone silver, with the 'Javali' punch (Portuguese contrastaria) and the silversmith's mark (visible in the photos).
Base with a cut-out edge and a relief decoration inspired by botanical motifs (Art Nouveau style), with a side handle and a wall sconce for securing the candle.

Material: silver (Javali punch)

Typology: palmatoria / table candlestick

Origin: Portugal

Probable period: late 19th century / early 20th century (see note about the puncture)

Provenance: manor house (owner's information)

Condition: signs of use consistent with age; see photographs.

Palmatória / candle holder in two-tone silver, with the 'Javali' punch (Portuguese contrastaria) and the silversmith's mark (visible in the photos).
Base with a cut-out edge and a relief decoration inspired by botanical motifs (Art Nouveau style), with a side handle and a wall sconce for securing the candle.

Material: silver (Javali punch)

Typology: palmatoria / table candlestick

Origin: Portugal

Probable period: late 19th century / early 20th century (see note about the puncture)

Provenance: manor house (owner's information)

Condition: signs of use consistent with age; see photographs.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
162 g
Silver type
.833 silver
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated Period
unknown
PortugalVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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