A California mission silver censer
Late 18th/19th century
Inscribed: La Pusima [sic] Consepsion; further stamped with hallmark: M; further stamped with indecipherable hallmarks
The footed censer with molded and chased floral and foliate motifs featuring and openwork top of scrolled acanthus motif
8.325" H x 4.325" Dia.
19 oz. troy approximately

Overall good condition with heavy tarnishing and scattered scratches and indentations commensurate with age. More concentrated dents to rim. The interior with degradation to the material from use. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.