Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th & 20th July - 19th July 2016

Lot 247

A 19th century Portuguese silver tooth pick holder

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £480

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Description

A 19th century Portuguese silver tooth pick holder,

maker's mark of CRA, Oporto circa 1870,

modelled as a crowned sea goddess, standing on a shell, traces of gilding, on an octagonal pedestal on a square base, on four paw feet, height 18.3cm, approx. weight 8.7oz.