João Coelho de Sampaio
Who is it? João Coelho de Sampaio, an outstanding figure who created pieces of exceptional quality in the 18th century. It’s impossible to mention the incredible richness of Portuguese silver craft without mentioning this master. João Coelho de Sampaio was born in Ruilhe, Braga, in 1719, and completed his silversmith examination in 1742. In 1768, …