Dish - .925 silver - Cup of Coffee Silver 925
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Portuguese 925 silver coffee cup with military motifs including drums, trumpet and sword, in a restrained Art Deco style, hallmarked as Portuguese sterling silver, dating to around 1930–1940, dimensions 5.2 cm high and 5 cm diameter, weight 47 g, in good condition with minor signs of ageing.
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Portuguese 925 Silver Coffee Cup – Military Motif, Art Deco Style
A distinctive Portuguese coffee cup crafted in 925 sterling silver, decorated with finely executed military motifs including drums, trumpet, and sword, symbols traditionally associated with honor, ceremony, and martial tradition.
The design is rendered in a restrained Art Deco style, combining clean lines with stylized relief ornamentation that reflects the modern aesthetic of the early 20th century while preserving strong symbolic character.
The cup bears Portuguese silver hallmarks attesting to the quality of the metal and its national origin. Both decorative and collectible, the piece stands as an elegant example of Portuguese silversmithing, blending ceremonial iconography with the geometric refinement of the Art Deco movement.
Material: Portuguese sterling silver (925)
Decoration: Military symbols – drums, trumpet, and sword
Style: Art Deco
Origin: Portugal
Period: 20th century
An unusual and characterful object, ideal for collectors of military memorabilia, Art Deco silver, or fine Portuguese decorative arts.
A distinguished piece, ideal for collectors of European silver, Art Deco design enthusiasts, or as an elegant decorative object.
Portuguese 925 Silver Coffee Cup – Military Motif, Art Deco Style
A distinctive Portuguese coffee cup crafted in 925 sterling silver, decorated with finely executed military motifs including drums, trumpet, and sword, symbols traditionally associated with honor, ceremony, and martial tradition.
The design is rendered in a restrained Art Deco style, combining clean lines with stylized relief ornamentation that reflects the modern aesthetic of the early 20th century while preserving strong symbolic character.
The cup bears Portuguese silver hallmarks attesting to the quality of the metal and its national origin. Both decorative and collectible, the piece stands as an elegant example of Portuguese silversmithing, blending ceremonial iconography with the geometric refinement of the Art Deco movement.
Material: Portuguese sterling silver (925)
Decoration: Military symbols – drums, trumpet, and sword
Style: Art Deco
Origin: Portugal
Period: 20th century
An unusual and characterful object, ideal for collectors of military memorabilia, Art Deco silver, or fine Portuguese decorative arts.
A distinguished piece, ideal for collectors of European silver, Art Deco design enthusiasts, or as an elegant decorative object.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
47 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Title additional information
Cup of Coffee Silver 925
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
5.2 cm
Width
5 cm
Diameter
5 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
