Bidspirit auction | Mate holder, South America, 19th

Mate holder, South America, 19th century - Height x diameter: 21 x 14 cm. Length of mat: 19 cm. Weight: 400 g with an ovoid body decorated with raised plant motifs and gold appliqués, supported by an elegant branch-shaped base with leaves. The whole rests on a circular saucer with three feet and a finely crafted rim. Provenance: Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.