Lot 316
A PAIR OF UNUSUAL PORTUGUESE TAPER HOLDERS OR INCENSE BURNERS on small square tray bases with stylised paw feet & reeded borders, centred by a short cylindrical nozzle (to take a taper or incense stick), with lift-off obelisk-shaped shades or guard covers chased & pierced with horizontal rows of ovolos, graduated in size towards their tops, with turned screw-in finials, unmarked, 17th / 18th century; 12.9" (32.7 cms) high; 31.1 oz (2)
