SILVER GLASS WITH TRAY. 18TH CENTURY.

Rinser. in silver in its color. Barcelona, 18th century. With hallmarks and ownership initials. A container with a small circular foot has simple, flat lines, as well as a space at the base of the interior space into which the glass fits, which has the same elegant shapes in its contours. In general, in the 18th century, the territories of the Crown of Aragon were recovered, which influenced its silverware. In Barcelona silverware we are witnessing a recovery of importance to levels that it had not had since the Gothic period, practically. As in the rest of Spain, Rococo would dominate during the reign of Charles III (1760-1788); At the Court, which was already familiar with Neoclassicism around 1735-1740, this style would appear around 1770 and, after coexisting with Rococo for a few years, it would gradually prevail from 1780. Barcelona quickly incorporated this new style and, apparently, would become in one of the main peninsular centers, although the frequency of changing markers, the frequent use of confusing symbols on the pieces and the absence of preserved works and studies make a detailed analysis of this center and its silversmiths difficult. The contrast marks on the piece place it in Barcelona, in the workshop of a silversmith whose punch is “F. Tur”, possibly (Turquet). Weight: 582 grams.

· Size: 18x18x9 cms.