Set of four toiletry objects in Portuguese silver comprising a brush (1), hand mirror (2), round box (3) and elongated box (4).
Total weight of silver: c. 800g
Description of objects:
1. Brush, with appliqués in silver, engraved, 833/1000.
Worn marks.
Some faults and defects.
Dim: 18.5 x 5.5cm; Overall Weight: 175g
Usage signs.
2. Hand mirror, with silver inserts, engraved, 833/1000.
Brand of the Lisbon assay office (1937-1984).
Lisbon goldsmith mark Manuel de Sousa, registered in 1920 and transferred to Mário de Sousa in 1945.
In 1973 it passed to Mário de Sousa, Herdeiros.
Dim: 26 x 13cm; Overall Weight: 365g
Usage signs.
3. Engraved silver 833/1000 toiletry box.
Round, smooth decoration.
Brand of the Lisbon assay office (1937-1984).
Lisbon goldsmith mark Manuel de Sousa, registered in 1920 and transferred to Mário de Sousa in 1945. In 1973 it passed to Mário de Sousa, Herdeiros.
Dim: 2.8 x 11cm; Weight: 200g
Usage signs.
4. Engraved 833/1000 sterling silver toiletry box.
With key.
Mark of Lisbon’s assay office (1937-1984).
Dim:3 x 9 x 16cm; Weight: 375g
Usage signs.
Ref:
VIDAL, Manuel Gonçalves; ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de – "Marcas de Contrastes e Ourives Portugueses (1887 a 1993)", vol. II. Lisboa: IN-CM
