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Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Silver & Gold / Neo-Classicism Wash basin set (2) - AL⦾COR - Alpaca Silverplated
Exceptional religious altar wash set comprising a ritual ewer and basin—a piece of great liturgical refinement and significant historical and collectible value. -Origin: Spain. -Manufacturer: Alcor. -Period: 1900–1940. -Style: Neoclassical with Rococo echoes and Baroque elements. -Material: Silver-plated alpaca (also known as German Silver or *Maillechort* in France). -Technique: High-precision metalwork featuring molding, repoussé, and hand-chasing. -Ornamentation: *Ewer: Bulbous body with distinct vertical fluting, a stylized neck, and a circular fluted foot that echoes the body's design. A standout feature is the ornamental handle, which is openwork and lavishly decorated with elegant scrolls and foliate motifs. *Bowl/Basin: Scalloped design featuring radial gadrooning and richly worked relief borders incorporating grape and vine-leaf motifs—traditional symbols in Eucharistic iconography. -Hallmarks: *The bowl bears the vintage engraved "AL⦾COR" mark on its smooth inner rim. *The ewer features the engraved "ALPACA" mark on the outer edge of its base. -Dimensions: 1. Pitcher: *Total height: 35 cm *Maximum width (including handle and spout): 18 cm *Body diameter: 13 cm Spout diameter: 11 cm x 10 cm Base diameter: 10.5 cm Additional measurements in photos 2. Bowl / Basin: *Total diameter: 30 cm *Height: 6 cm -Condition: Good antique condition with signs of use and patina consistent with its age and as shown in the photos. -Versatility: Although originally designed for liturgical use on altars (ceremonial washing) or for the dressing tables of the upper bourgeoisie, today it is a piece of immense collectible and decorative value. *Ideal for ceremonial use on altars, *As a highly elegant centerpiece in private sacred art collections, *As a high-end decorative element in classic interiors or period settings, *Perfect as a stately table centerpiece, *Ceremonial vase, *Showpiece for antique display cabinets, *Distinguished cinematic prop. Registered shipping with tracking number and/or insurance
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