Decorative ornament - Portugal
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Openable silver egg with matching silver stand, enamelled in deep green with pearl and faceted stone accents, 8 cm total height, dating from the 20th century and made in Portugal.
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Massive silver glazed egg from the late 20th century with its matching stand. Silver, enamel, and pearls. Overall height: 8 cm. A rare display piece.
Superb display object consisting of a hollow-silver egg and its original stand also in solid silver. Total height of the piece: about 8 cm.
The egg is coated with a deep, bright green enamel, enhanced by a finely worked setting mounted with real pearls and faceted stones adding sparkle and refinement. The interior is mirror-polished, with a perfectly functioning hinge.
Featuring various silver hallmarks, including the Lisbon 925 mark, visible on the bail as well as inside the egg, attesting to the metal quality.
The stand, also solid silver, is richly worked. It features touches of blue enamel and a sculpted decor with motifs. The whole is embellished with inset faceted stones, providing an elegant contrast between the intense green of the egg and the bluish hues of the base.
This is a particularly meticulous piece of goldsmithing, revealing refined craftsmanship and great mastery of traditional techniques in solid silver, enamel, and marcasite setting.
The fineness of the cutouts, the quality of the finishes, and the harmony between enamel, silver, and stones testify to a high-level creation intended for a discerning clientele.
Uncommon on the market, especially sought after when kept complete with its original stand.
A true collectible piece or a refined display item.
Careful and secure shipping via Colissimo / International Colissimo
Massive silver glazed egg from the late 20th century with its matching stand. Silver, enamel, and pearls. Overall height: 8 cm. A rare display piece.
Superb display object consisting of a hollow-silver egg and its original stand also in solid silver. Total height of the piece: about 8 cm.
The egg is coated with a deep, bright green enamel, enhanced by a finely worked setting mounted with real pearls and faceted stones adding sparkle and refinement. The interior is mirror-polished, with a perfectly functioning hinge.
Featuring various silver hallmarks, including the Lisbon 925 mark, visible on the bail as well as inside the egg, attesting to the metal quality.
The stand, also solid silver, is richly worked. It features touches of blue enamel and a sculpted decor with motifs. The whole is embellished with inset faceted stones, providing an elegant contrast between the intense green of the egg and the bluish hues of the base.
This is a particularly meticulous piece of goldsmithing, revealing refined craftsmanship and great mastery of traditional techniques in solid silver, enamel, and marcasite setting.
The fineness of the cutouts, the quality of the finishes, and the harmony between enamel, silver, and stones testify to a high-level creation intended for a discerning clientele.
Uncommon on the market, especially sought after when kept complete with its original stand.
A true collectible piece or a refined display item.
Careful and secure shipping via Colissimo / International Colissimo
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
38 g
Material
Enamel, Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Enamelled egg with stand - objet de vitrine
Country of origin
Portugal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
80 mm
Width
40 mm
Depth
40 mm
Estimated period
20th century
