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Live auction
Curiosities from European and Oriental Art
Silvers, Ivories, Corals, Icons and Wunderkammer
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli - Piazza Lovatelli, 1 Rome, tue 25 February 2025
I Session, Corals, Ivory, Icons, and Cabinet of Curiosities: starting at 12:00 pm / Lots 1-167
II Session, Italian, European, and Oriental Antique Silvers: starting at 4:00 pm / Lots 168-346
For information on lots viewing:
Fabio Romano Moroni
f.moroni@bertolamifineart.com
Matilde Stella
m.stella@bertolamifineart.com
301
Solid silve hairpins
Laos, 19th century
from the Hmong tribe of Laos. For the Hmong, silver symbolises not only wealth, but the essence of a good life. [..], Total weight: 268 g.
301
Solid silve hairpins
Laos, 19th century
from the Hmong tribe of Laos. For the Hmong, silver symbolises not only wealth, but the essence of a good life. [..], Total weight: 268 g.
302
Cambodian solid silver Betel box
Early 20th century
in the form of a finely decorated Khmer deer., Height x width x depth: 15 x 13 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 214 g.
302
Cambodian solid silver Betel box
Early 20th century
in the form of a finely decorated Khmer deer., Height x width x depth: 15 x 13 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 214 g.
303
Solid silver casket
South-East Asia, 19th century
of rectangular shape, the body is decorated with alternating bands of leaf and flower motifs. 900/1000 silver, [..], Height x width x depth: 5.1 x 16 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 284 g.
303
Solid silver casket
South-East Asia, 19th century
of rectangular shape, the body is decorated with alternating bands of leaf and flower motifs. 900/1000 silver, [..], Height x width x depth: 5.1 x 16 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 284 g.
304
Burma solid silver box
19th century
half moon shaped, embossed and chiselled with a rich decoration of repeating foliate and floral volutes, hinged [..], Height x width x depth: 3.8 x 9.8 x 4.9 cm. Weight: 159 g.
304
Burma solid silver box
19th century
half moon shaped, embossed and chiselled with a rich decoration of repeating foliate and floral volutes, hinged [..], Height x width x depth: 3.8 x 9.8 x 4.9 cm. Weight: 159 g.
305
Burma solid silver box
19th century
of shaped form resting on spherical feet, richly decorated with scroll motifs; the hinged lid is decorated with [..], Height x width x depth: 4.8 x 11.3 x 6.5 cm. Weight: 154 g.
305
Burma solid silver box
19th century
of shaped form resting on spherical feet, richly decorated with scroll motifs; the hinged lid is decorated with [..], Height x width x depth: 4.8 x 11.3 x 6.5 cm. Weight: 154 g.
306
Burma solid silver box
19th century
round in shape, embossed and chiselled scroll motifs; the central part of the lid features a figure of a horse. [..], Height x diameter: 3.7 x 7.1. Weight: 82 g.
306
Burma solid silver box
19th century
round in shape, embossed and chiselled scroll motifs; the central part of the lid features a figure of a horse. [..], Height x diameter: 3.7 x 7.1. Weight: 82 g.
307
Burma solid silver box
19th century
of oval shape, embossed and chiselled with floral and animal motifs framed by geometric figures, lid with elephant [..], Height x width x depth: 4.8 x 8.3 x 4.4 cm. Weight: 81 g.
307
Burma solid silver box
19th century
of oval shape, embossed and chiselled with floral and animal motifs framed by geometric figures, lid with elephant [..], Height x width x depth: 4.8 x 8.3 x 4.4 cm. Weight: 81 g.
308
A silver and niello box
Early 20th century
silver, circular in shape with depictions of landscapes.sThe lid features a depiction of a camel. , Height x diameter: 7 x 6.7 cm. Weight: 200 g.
308
A silver and niello box
Early 20th century
silver, circular in shape with depictions of landscapes.sThe lid features a depiction of a camel. , Height x diameter: 7 x 6.7 cm. Weight: 200 g.
309
Two solid silver boxes
consisting of two boxes, one of rectangular shape with truncated corners embossed and fretworked with floral [..], Total weight: approx. 192 g.
309
Two solid silver boxes
consisting of two boxes, one of rectangular shape with truncated corners embossed and fretworked with floral [..], Total weight: approx. 192 g.
310
Cambodian solid silver Betel box
Early 20th century
in the shape of a finely decorated Khmer elephant., Height x width x depth: 9 x 11 x 5.7 cm. Weight: 92 g.
310
Cambodian solid silver Betel box
Early 20th century
in the shape of a finely decorated Khmer elephant., Height x width x depth: 9 x 11 x 5.7 cm. Weight: 92 g.
311
Cambodian solid silver Betel box
Early 20th century
in the shape of a finely decorated Khmer elephant. The bottom bears inscriptions in the original language. [..], Height x width x depth: 8.2 x 10, 2 x 4.9 cm. Weight: 80 g.
311
Cambodian solid silver Betel box
Early 20th century
in the shape of a finely decorated Khmer elephant. The bottom bears inscriptions in the original language. [..], Height x width x depth: 8.2 x 10, 2 x 4.9 cm. Weight: 80 g.
312
Indian solid ilver deities
19th century
The standing figure holds a bowl. It rests on a square base with a circular decorative motif with leaf motifs. [..], Height x width x depth: 9.9 x 4.8 x 5 cm. Weight: 113 g.
312
Indian solid ilver deities
19th century
The standing figure holds a bowl. It rests on a square base with a circular decorative motif with leaf motifs. [..], Height x width x depth: 9.9 x 4.8 x 5 cm. Weight: 113 g.
313
Cambodian solid silver box
Early 20th century
niello silver, octagonal shape with concave sides decorated with floral motifs, Height x width x depth: 3.3 x 5.8 x 5.8 cm. Weight: 94 g.
313
Cambodian solid silver box
Early 20th century
niello silver, octagonal shape with concave sides decorated with floral motifs, Height x width x depth: 3.3 x 5.8 x 5.8 cm. Weight: 94 g.
314
Solid silver Tupu
Hispano-American colonial art Peru 19th century
Long solid silver pin, known in Quechua as a "tupu," with an oval, spoon-shaped head adorned with a floral motif [..], Length x width: 43 x 9 cm. Weight: 190 g.
314
Solid silver Tupu
Hispano-American colonial art Peru 19th century
Long solid silver pin, known in Quechua as a "tupu," with an oval, spoon-shaped head adorned with a floral motif [..], Length x width: 43 x 9 cm. Weight: 190 g.
315
Indian solid silver box
19th-20th century
rectangular in shape with convex corners, embossed and chiselled with repeated leaf motifs; hinged lid. Gilt in [..], Height x width x depth: 8.4 x 9.3 x 5.1 cm. Weight: 212 g.
315
Indian solid silver box
19th-20th century
rectangular in shape with convex corners, embossed and chiselled with repeated leaf motifs; hinged lid. Gilt in [..], Height x width x depth: 8.4 x 9.3 x 5.1 cm. Weight: 212 g.
316
Burma solid silver bowl
19th century
circular in shape with embossed and chiselled floral and foliate decoration. Shaped edge following the shape of [..], Height x diameter: 5.5 x 10.3 cm. Weight: 144 g.
316
Burma solid silver bowl
19th century
circular in shape with embossed and chiselled floral and foliate decoration. Shaped edge following the shape of [..], Height x diameter: 5.5 x 10.3 cm. Weight: 144 g.
317
Burma solid silver jar
19th century
of circular shape with push-on lid, richly embossed and chiselled with traditional Burmese cultural figures., Height x diameter: 11.8 x 7.4 cm. Weight 152 g
317
Burma solid silver jar
19th century
of circular shape with push-on lid, richly embossed and chiselled with traditional Burmese cultural figures., Height x diameter: 11.8 x 7.4 cm. Weight 152 g
318
Burma solid silver box
19th century
of circular shape with a grafted lid, with depictions of mythological animals and a richly ornamented scrollwork [..], Height x diameter: 8.8 x 13.3. Weight: 152 g
318
Burma solid silver box
19th century
of circular shape with a grafted lid, with depictions of mythological animals and a richly ornamented scrollwork [..], Height x diameter: 8.8 x 13.3. Weight: 152 g
319
A group of 3 Burma solid silver boxes
19th-20th century
Hexagonal in shape with hinged lids, openwork with a dotted serial pattern, floral grip. , Height x width x depth: 7 x 5 x 5.5 cm. Total weight: 304 g.
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A group of 3 Burma solid silver boxes
19th-20th century
Hexagonal in shape with hinged lids, openwork with a dotted serial pattern, floral grip. , Height x width x depth: 7 x 5 x 5.5 cm. Total weight: 304 g.
320
Cambodian solid silver Betel box
Early 20th century
in the shape of a finely decorated Khmer elephant. Underneath is an inscription and the date 1927. , Height x width x depth: 12.4 x 15 x 7.8 cm. Weight: 195 g.
320
Cambodian solid silver Betel box
Early 20th century
in the shape of a finely decorated Khmer elephant. Underneath is an inscription and the date 1927. , Height x width x depth: 12.4 x 15 x 7.8 cm. Weight: 195 g.
321
Three Burma solid silver circles
19th century
finely decorated with the same foliate scroll motifs. Circle height: 2.2 cm First circle diameter: 14.3 Diameter [..], Total weight: 178 g.
321
Three Burma solid silver circles
19th century
finely decorated with the same foliate scroll motifs. Circle height: 2.2 cm First circle diameter: 14.3 Diameter [..], Total weight: 178 g.
322
Soldi silver Indian tray
19th century
shaped, the flap features a perimeter animal decoration., Width x depth: 30 x 22 cm. Weight: 246 g.
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Soldi silver Indian tray
19th century
shaped, the flap features a perimeter animal decoration., Width x depth: 30 x 22 cm. Weight: 246 g.
323
Tibetan solid silver Betel box
19th century
in the shape of a finely decorated pho dog. On the bottom is an inscription in the original language. , Height x width x depth: 8.4 x 10.3 x 6.1 cm. Weight: 100 g.
323
Tibetan solid silver Betel box
19th century
in the shape of a finely decorated pho dog. On the bottom is an inscription in the original language. , Height x width x depth: 8.4 x 10.3 x 6.1 cm. Weight: 100 g.
324
Burma solid silver box
19th century
circular in shape, with a push-on lid. The body is richly embossed and chiselled., Height x diameter: 6.8 x 7.4. Weight: 148 g.
324
Burma solid silver box
19th century
circular in shape, with a push-on lid. The body is richly embossed and chiselled., Height x diameter: 6.8 x 7.4. Weight: 148 g.
325
Burma solid silver box
19th century
round in shape, decorated with relief characters in natural landscapes. Lid with plug-in closure., Height x diameter: 7.4 x 7.9 cm. Weight: 155 g.
325
Burma solid silver box
19th century
round in shape, decorated with relief characters in natural landscapes. Lid with plug-in closure., Height x diameter: 7.4 x 7.9 cm. Weight: 155 g.
326
Burma solid silver spoon
19th century
richly decorated with traditional Burmese figures alternating with leafy scrolls. , Dimensions: 23 x 8.3 cm. Weight: 151 g
326
Burma solid silver spoon
19th century
richly decorated with traditional Burmese figures alternating with leafy scrolls. , Dimensions: 23 x 8.3 cm. Weight: 151 g
327
Burma solid silver box
19th century
of elliptical shape with a smooth body and push-on lid with rich embossed and chiselled decoration depicting a [..], Height x width x depth: 7 x 7.7 x 4.6 cm. Weight: 106 g.
327
Burma solid silver box
19th century
of elliptical shape with a smooth body and push-on lid with rich embossed and chiselled decoration depicting a [..], Height x width x depth: 7 x 7.7 x 4.6 cm. Weight: 106 g.
328
Cambodian solid silver Betel box
Early 20th century
in the shape of a finely decorated Khmer elephant., Height x width x depth: 10.2 x 11.2 x 6.1 cm; Weight: 113 g.
328
Cambodian solid silver Betel box
Early 20th century
in the shape of a finely decorated Khmer elephant., Height x width x depth: 10.2 x 11.2 x 6.1 cm; Weight: 113 g.
329
A group of five Burma solid silver sculptures
19th-20th century
depicting different deities representing Buddha and Brahma. First sculpture height: 5.2 cm; Height second [..], Total weight: 212 g.
329
A group of five Burma solid silver sculptures
19th-20th century
depicting different deities representing Buddha and Brahma. First sculpture height: 5.2 cm; Height second [..], Total weight: 212 g.
330
Two Cambodian Betel boxes
Early 20th century
in the shape of finely decorated Khmer turtles. Height x width x depth first box: 5.6 x 7.6 x 5.4 cm; Height [..], Total weight: 84 g
330
Two Cambodian Betel boxes
Early 20th century
in the shape of finely decorated Khmer turtles. Height x width x depth first box: 5.6 x 7.6 x 5.4 cm; Height [..], Total weight: 84 g