Giraffe figurine
Giraffe figurine
Portugal, Porto
Last quarter of the 20th century (after 1986)
"Luiz Ferreira" Jewelry House, "Manuel Alcino & Filhos" Jewelry House ("Alcino Silversmith")
Silver, ivory, garnet; chasing, matting, assembling
Height 54.5 cm, 1,365 gr
Hallmarks: Porto town assay mark (used after 1985); maker's marks for Manuel Alcino (registered in 1892 / current entity registered 1986) and Luiz Ferreira; "925" sterling silver fineness mark
A silver figurine of a calmly standing giraffe featuring an articulated, hinged neck. The spotted pattern of the animal's coat is realistically rendered with textured chasing. The hooves and horns are carved from ivory, and the eyes are set with garnets.
4865MC717/ДПИ