19th c. Spanish Colonial Silver Chapel Incensario, Sahumador

This is a beautiful antique silver sahumador, or incense burner from a private collection in Potosí, Bolivia. The 19th c. incensario, in the shape of a turkey, has been formed from high content silver with beautiful detailing throughout. There are similar examples in Spanish Colonial Silver by Leona Davis Boyland and in Platería Sudamericana by Alfredo Taullard, as a reference. This is a beautiful sahumador in excellent condition and a fine addition to any devotional collection.

Measurements: 6 3/4" high

#22778     $3400