An early 19^th century Portuguese silver bowl, Lisbon circa 1810, makers mark obscured

Of hemi-spherical form with incised concentric lines to the rim, on a spreading circular foot similarly incised. The side with contemporaneous engraved initials MO in flourished cursive script. Marked to footrim edge with town mark (seemingly 1803-1813) and makers mark possibly A.J.C for António José da Costa (active 1804-22, Vidal 2609), assay scrape underneath.

Diameter - 15.1 cm / 6 inches

Height - 7.5 cm / 3 inches

Weight - 243 grams / 7.81 ozt