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Hi,

This is a well made Portugese filigrain tray. The small Portugese mark, I was not able to make a good photo of, but believe me it is Portugese. The makersmark is very claer, but unknown to me. Anyone knows who that maker is?
I was told that the Portugese learned about Filigrain silverwork in their Indian colonies, especially Goa in the 17e century. Silversmiths of Goa came to Portugal to learn the Portugese how to make good filigrain. Unmarked filigrain of good quality could have been made in Goa, but also in Portugal. Newer filigrain is mostly marked, like this small tray. And it should be a Portugese maker.

Regards,

Zilverik

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Yes, your filigree tray is from Portugal. It is made in the town of Porto 1919-1935 in the workshop of Vicente Gaspar Vieira & Filho (Son).

Hi Qrt.s,

Thank you very much! How do you know that master? I don't know a book with marks of Portugese silversmiths.

Regards,

Zilverik