Decorative tray - Portugal - 19th century
05
days
18
hours
37
minutes
37
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Inés Fernández
Specialised in Spanish and Portuguese silver with over 10 years in galleries and auctions.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,600
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 127494 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
A 19th century Portuguese silver card tray in circular form, 25.5 cm in diameter, 481 g, .800 silver, Guimarães crown hallmark, three shaped feet, beaded border, and decorative inner rim, in good antique condition.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
19th Century Portuguese Silver Card Tray – Guimarães Crown Hallmark
Elegant 19th century Portuguese silver card tray (bilheteira), also suitable as a decorative salver. The piece features a refined circular form with a beaded border and stands on three shaped feet, giving it a graceful and elevated profile.
The surface is delicately engraved with a subtle decorative motif along the inner rim, while the outer edge is finished with a classic beaded (pearl) border. The underside bears the Guimarães crown hallmark, confirming Portuguese origin and dating to the 19th century.
The tray presents an attractive antique patina consistent with age. Light wear and surface marks are visible, in line with normal use over time, but overall the piece remains in good antique condition.
Specifications:
Material: Silver
Origin: Portugal – Guimarães
Hallmark: Guimarães crown mark
Period: 19th century
Form: Circular tray / card tray (bilheteira)
Feet: Three shaped feet
Dimension: 25.5cm
Weight: 481g
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
19th Century Portuguese Silver Card Tray – Guimarães Crown Hallmark
Elegant 19th century Portuguese silver card tray (bilheteira), also suitable as a decorative salver. The piece features a refined circular form with a beaded border and stands on three shaped feet, giving it a graceful and elevated profile.
The surface is delicately engraved with a subtle decorative motif along the inner rim, while the outer edge is finished with a classic beaded (pearl) border. The underside bears the Guimarães crown hallmark, confirming Portuguese origin and dating to the 19th century.
The tray presents an attractive antique patina consistent with age. Light wear and surface marks are visible, in line with normal use over time, but overall the piece remains in good antique condition.
Specifications:
Material: Silver
Origin: Portugal – Guimarães
Hallmark: Guimarães crown mark
Period: 19th century
Form: Circular tray / card tray (bilheteira)
Feet: Three shaped feet
Dimension: 25.5cm
Weight: 481g
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
481 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Specific region of origin
Guimarães
Title additional information
19th century
Material
Silver
Country of Origin
Portugal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
0 cm
Width
25.5 cm
Depth
25.5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Sold by
