Two Mexican .900 Silver Footed Side Bowls

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Two Mexican .900 Silver Footed Side Bowls, mid-20th century, Ortega, maker, round, with scalloped rim accented with engraved details of flowers, birds, and rabbits, raised on four adorsed dolphin feet, ht. 2 7/8, dia. 5 1/2 in., approx. 14 troy oz.
Estimate $250-350

one showing compression of bowl onto one foot at interior; the other bowl with similar, but less heavy compression at same. one with metal tear at edge of rim approx. 1".

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