Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th January 2016

Lot 257

A 19th century South American silver mug

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £80

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Description

A 19th century South American silver mug,

possibly Bolivian,

tapering circular form, stylised fish scroll handle, engraved with a band of foliate scroll decoration, height 9.4cm.

For similar examples, see Enciclopedia de la Plata Espangnola y Virreinal Americana, 1985, page 591.