46 - A SPANISH TOLEDO GOLD-INLAID STEEL CHARGER ON BALL FEET, 19TH CENTURY

A SPANISH TOLEDO GOLD-INLAID STEEL CHARGER ON BALL FEET, 19TH CENTURY Circular steel charger finely damascened in gold on a darkened ground, the obverse centered with a large stylized double-headed imperial eagle surmounted by a crown and bearing a quartered shield with castle and lion devices derived from the composite arms of Castile and León. The central medallion is enclosed by a broad ornamental border densely worked with scrolling foliage, grotesques, putti, and classical figures interspersed with roundels, executed in rich gold overlay characteristic of Toledo revival damascening. The charger is mounted on three applied ball feet, secured through the body. The verso is silver-plated, retaining a bright metallic surface beneath areas of age-related oxidation and wear, and showing hammer marks and construction details consistent with decorative production. Toledo, Spain, 19th century. Dimensions: D: 11 7/8 in., (30.2 cm.) Condition: Overall good condition. Light scattered surface scratches and areas of patina. The silver-plated reverse shows expected wear, discoloration, and minor losses to plating. Feet appear original and stable. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.