Lot 633: Mexican Silverplate Oil Cruet with Eagle Hallmark
Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art · Sold
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Archived Lot Result
- Auction
- Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art
- Lot Number
- 633
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 25
- Closed
- 6/11/26 8:20 PM PT
Description
Mexican silver oil cruet (aceitera) of baluster form, with a long curved pouring spout fitted with a chain-tethered cap, a scrolled side handle, and a cork-stoppered filling neck at the shoulder. The underside is struck with the Mexican eagle assay mark flanked by the letters "M" and "B" with a numeral inside the cartouche. Eagle assay marks of this type were used in Mexico between 1948 and 1979. Item Specifics Type Oil Cruet Pattern Baluster Material Silver Condition Some of the plating has come off.