Modern 20th Century Portuguese rare and unique solid silver-mounted with various hardstones statue of a swan, also serving function of a sweets bowl. Hallmarked 800 (800+ standard), and faint mark of Luiz Ferreira (1909-1994), Oporto. A highly regarded and collectable silversmith & jeweller who's work is highly prized and collected, please see a recent collection of silver made by L Ferreira sold in Christies, (Collection Alberto Pinto, Paris, 12 September 2017).

Famous customers who are known to own pieces made by Luiz Ferreira are, Duchess D'Alba, Queen Elizabeth II, Kings of Spain, Dukes of Windsor, John Paul II to the Vatican, Nixon (United States President), Jaqueline Kenedy, Amália Rodrigues, Vieira da Silva, Americo Tomás, Paul Meurisse Pitanguy, Rute Marinho, Dior House, Chanel House, Tiffany's NYC, Hélène Rochas, Helena Rubinstein.

CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.

SIZE
Height: 28cm
Width: 21 x 17cm
Weight: 3225g

REFERENCE NUMBER: A5454