26th Sep, 2015 10:00 GMT/BST

Country House Sale

 
Lot 517
 

517

A 19th century Portuguese silver toothpick holder, maker's mark IPC, Porto 1843/53, modelled as...

A 19th century Portuguese silver toothpick holder, maker's mark IPC, Porto 1843/53, modelled as Neptune standing naked with a large shell behind, wearing a crown and holding a trident, surmounted on an octagonal pedestal on a square base, raised on four claw feet, 21cm high, 10ozt
Not Sold
Estimated at £700 - £900

 

Together with a silver wrap which appears to have the pin in the wrong place as it does not fit as it should. Feet not perfectly flat and as a result the base wobbles slightly. Overall good condition but will need the pin re-locating on the wrap

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Auction: Country House Sale, 26th Sep, 2015

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