Drinking set for 6 (6) - Silver

Elegant set composed of six Portuguese pepper silver cups in 833 fineness, executed at the turn of the 19th to the 20th century, reflecting the sober and geometric aesthetics that would come to characterize the Art Déco movement. Each cup features a body with an inverted truncated cone profile, funnel-shaped, with clean lines and a completely smooth surface, evidencing the quality of the goldsmithing through its highly polished bright finish. The formal simplicity is harmoniously complemented by a turned ebony wooden base, formed by concentric rings, which provides an interesting chromatic contrast between the black wood and the shine of the silver. The set bears the Portuguese contrast Javali II, corresponding to 833 fineness silver, used between 1887 and 1937, attesting to the authenticity and quality of the precious metal. For the elegance of its forms and timeless design, these cups were intended for serving spirits or liqueurs, currently constituting a set of great interest to collectors of Portuguese silver and enthusiasts of early 20th century design. Condition: Good overall condition, showing slight signs of use compatible with age. The wooden bases reveal discreet surface wear, not compromising the stability or the aesthetic value of the set.

Origin: Portugal
Period: Late 19th Century
Style: Art Déco
Material: Silver 833 fineness and turned and ebonized wood
Contrast: Javali II (1887–1937)
Quantity: 6 cups
Total weight of silver: 382.4 grams
Dimensions (each): 7 × 7 cm.