c. 1820 Portuguese Silver Coaster with Repoussé Rim and Armorial, Lisbon (67g)

$240.00
A rare and interesting Portuguese silver wine coaster, bearing the crowned “L” mark for Lisbon and a clear maker’s mark, this piece dates to the early 19th century, circa 1820. The elegantly chased repoussé border—alternating floral scrolls —frames a central field engraved with an armorial shield, likely for a noble Portuguese family. These coasters served both function and ceremony: protecting fine tables while elevating the presentation of wine decanters during the height of aristocratic dining. The deeply chased rim demonstrates the flourishing repoussé work of the period, while the heraldic engraving suggests ownership by a person or house of some social standing. This is a piece as evocative as it is useful. Portuguese silver of this period is elusive, and armorial examples even more so. A compelling object for the connoisseur or collector of early continental silver. Dimensions: 5 " in diameter Weight: 67 g Marks: Crowned L (Lisbon), Maker’s Mark (illegible) Check out some other silver holloware from around the world: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A rare and interesting Portuguese silver wine coaster, bearing the crowned “L” mark for Lisbon and a clear maker’s mark, this piece dates to the early 19th century, circa 1820. The elegantly chased repoussé border—alternating floral scrolls —frames a central field engraved with an armorial shield, likely for a noble Portuguese family. These coasters served both function and ceremony: protecting fine tables while elevating the presentation of wine decanters during the height of aristocratic dining. The deeply chased rim demonstrates the flourishing repoussé work of the period, while the heraldic engraving suggests ownership by a person or house of some social standing. This is a piece as evocative as it is useful. Portuguese silver of this period is elusive, and armorial examples even more so. A compelling object for the connoisseur or collector of early continental silver. Dimensions: 5 " in diameter Weight: 67 g Marks: Crowned L (Lisbon), Maker’s Mark (illegible) Check out some other silver holloware from around the world: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP