A PAIR OF BAROQUE SILVER CANDLESTICKS

Description:

Lisbon, 18th century
H. 24 cm
Cast silver, decoration of palmettes, acanthus, godron relief a.o. City mark, maker's mark: Manuel Ribeiro Gomes (mentioned ca. 1788-1809), , later Dutch import marks. Weight ca. 1180 gr. Minor wear.
Lit. F. Moitinho de Almeida, Marcas de Pratas Portuguesas e Brasileiras, p. 156