Think that's DV ES rather than DUES. Debora
Doña. "Lady" but an honorific, not an inherited or noble title like in England. Debora
Given the 5-digit postal code, the frame is 1963 or later. It does appear to be a hobbyist piece in (as above) in an inexpensive frame. Debora...
I'm sure you know, living in Argentina as you do, that Colon is Spanish for Columbus. He did have a granddaughter named Maria (b. 1510.) Debora
And a photograph of the back would be helpful too. Debora
Better quality photographs of the lettering would help but I too see D. Maria which would identify her as a noble woman but not a queen. Debora
Neither had I. Too interesting. Debora
Ah, you didn't share with us that 925-1000.com associates the mark with a Studio Emme based in Rome. So not the copper pot design group which was...
Ah, but perhaps yours is more similar to this type of item by another Emme. Small decorative items, often made of silver, and sold in Italian...
Here's something from a Studio Emme. Four copper pots. Designed by Mazzucato. Provenance of the estate of Yvette Mimieux. Sold for $2,295....
Lots of Studio Emmes floating around Italy but think yours is this one mentioned in a 1973 issue of Abitare, the Italian architecture and design...
Like this, isn't it? And given lucite, mid-century-ish date is probably correct....
Classical period the work represents. Debora
There's a grotesque face and another figure above. Certainly doesn't appear -- to my eye -- to be of classical period. Debora
It's always helpful to check eBay Sold listings. There are two currently. One sold for $40 plus shipping and one for $29.95 plus shipping. That...
I'm not sure there's much more to know. A very handsome piece and a lovely family heirloom. (By way, if you're curious about value, disregard...
By the way, EAPG stands for Early American Pattern Glass or informally "pressed" glass. The edges will be soft to the touch rather than sharp....
That ties in nicely with the manufacturing dates of this piece. Made by Campbell Jones & Co. from circa 1883 to 1910. Debora
A sweet, daity shape. Suspect it would clean up well. Debora
Looks like a grotesque, doesn't it? I wonder if it's period correct. Debora
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