Spanish Damascene by Alverez

 

IMSA#:  PMSG-019

Estimated Date:   1900

Country of Origin:   Spain

Manufacturer:   Julio Alverez, Toledo Spain

Catalog No.:    No

Material:   Gold and sterling inlaid in iron.

Markings:   One edge signed "Alverez" and the other "Toledo"

Patent/Design No.:   No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    1 7/8 x 1

Reverse:   Similar design as front.

Description and Comments:   Typical Spanish damascene decoration, both sides similar. One edge marked "Toledo" and the other "Alverez." Push button lid release on edge, striker on top. Alverez was a student of Placito, the "Master of Damascene"

 

 

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