SILVER GLASS WITH TRAY. 18TH CENTURY.
Antiques - Miscellaneous / Silver Works
Reference: Z6871
Mouthwash. In silver in its colour. Barcelona, 18th century. With hallmarks and initials of ownership. A container with a small circular foot has simple, flat lines, as well as a space at the base of the interior into which the glass fits, which has the same elegant shapes in its contours. In general, in the 18th century, the territories of the Crown of Aragon were recovered, which influenced its silverwork. In Barcelona silverwork, there was a recovery of importance to levels that had not been seen since the Gothic period. As in the rest of Spain, Rococo would dominate during the reign of Charles III (1760-1788); in the Court, which was already familiar with Neoclassicism around 1735-1740, this style would appear around 1770 and, after coexisting with Rococo for a few years, it would gradually prevail from 1780. Barcelona quickly adopted this new style and, apparently, would become one of the main peninsular centres, although the frequency of changes in markers, the frequent use of confusing symbols on the pieces and the absence of preserved works and studies make a detailed analysis of this centre and its silversmiths difficult. The hallmarks on the piece place it in Barcelona, in the workshop of a silversmith whose punch is “F. Tur”, possibly (Turquet). Weight: 582 grams.
· Size: 18x18x9 cms.
1.500 €
