21st May, 2025 11:00
European Works of Art, Objects & Silver
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A SPANISH ELECTROPLATE 'ALHAMBRA' CASKET, R. CONTRERAS É HIJO, GRANADA, CIRCA 1900
domed rectangular, the lid with typical foliate-filled 'lazo' patterning surrounding the Nasrid shield with motto 'There is no greater conqueror than Allah' (Wala ghaliba illa Allah), the front and back each with three further Nasrid shields surrounded by arcaded strapwork with calligraphic medallions, red velvet-lined interior, the rim stamped either side of the lock bolt 'R. CONTRERAS É HIJO / ALHAMBRA . GRANADA', 22cm long
Sold for £2,400
domed rectangular, the lid with typical foliate-filled 'lazo' patterning surrounding the Nasrid shield with motto 'There is no greater conqueror than Allah' (Wala ghaliba illa Allah), the front and back each with three further Nasrid shields surrounded by arcaded strapwork with calligraphic medallions, red velvet-lined interior, the rim stamped either side of the lock bolt 'R. CONTRERAS É HIJO / ALHAMBRA . GRANADA', 22cm long
Auction: European Works of Art, Objects & Silver, 21st May, 2025
Auction Location: London, UK
The auction ‘European Works of Art, Objects and Silver’ is one of our biannual live sales offering a range of ceramics, sculpture, works of art and silver from around the world, as well as objects of vertu.
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