FINE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER FILAGREE COFFER
poss. Peru, 1780-1850
overall extremely detailed scrolling filagree work, domed hinged lid, on high pad feet with shell knees, 7.5"h; 11"w; 5.25"d; 60 troy oz. (1856 grams)
See a very similar example in Plateria Colonial, Fernando de la Lastro, 1985, p.47, illus. 26
Ex. the collection of a Connecticut gentleman and his wife who resided in Latin America for many years beginning in the early 1960's.
The collector states that family lore indicated this was purchased in Lima in 1880, possibly in Ayachucho, Peru.
Over all good condition, a few minor imperfections.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Realized: $6,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 88 : FINE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER FILAGREE COFFER
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