A silver-gilt-mounted ostrich egg cup, J.D. Schleissner Sohne, Hanau, circa 1890
Auction Closed
October 12, 05:41 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
A silver-gilt-mounted ostrich egg cup, J.D. Schleissner Sohne, Hanau, circa 1890
the base and cover with chased strapwork and fruit, the cover surmounted by the figure of Judith holding the head of Holofernes, the interior with a hinged, pierced lid covering the bottom half of the cup, inset with a 1768 Nuremburg thaler
height 13 in.; 33 cm.
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Oeuf d'autruche monté en vermeil par J.D. Schleissner Sohne, Hanau, vers 1890
le couvercle intérieur ajouré et serti d'une pièce de monnaie portant l'inscription "X. EINE MARCK 1768 NURNBERG S.R.", la prise du couvercle représentant Judith et Holopherne
height 13 in.; 33 cm.
Sotheby's Paris, 30 October 2008, lot 113
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Sotheby's Paris, 30 octobre 2008, lot 113
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