Salver - .835 silver - Art Deco

Portuguese solid silver plate
Portuguese contrast mark, 19th century, 800/000, and corresponding date mark.

Offered at auction, an elegant Portuguese 19th-century solid silver plate, beautifully decorated with a combination of engraved motifs and raised floral ornaments. The design features radiant petal-shaped segments, each engraved with a stylized foliate pattern, framed by finely modeled roses and buds along the outer edge.

This type of craftsmanship is characteristic of 19th-century Portuguese goldsmithing, known for its rich decorative details and the harmonious balance between engraving and relief work.

The plate has a slightly concave center, making it suitable both as a decorative piece and as a small serving plate.

Details:
• Origin: Portugal
• Period: 19th Century
• Material: Portuguese silver
• Decoration: Engraved foliate motifs and floral edge
• Condition: Very good condition, with light wear and patina consistent with age
Dimensions: 12.7 cm
Weight: 50 g