Lot 4
  • 4

An Austrian Silver-gilt, lapis lazuli and enamel tray, maker's mark JW conjoined in oval, Vienna, late 19th century

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • length over handles 13 1/2in. (34.2cm)
shaped oval with tooled rim, the center and border with lapis lazuli panels spaced by applied female caryatids, masks and and fantastic birds in red, orange, blue and white enamel, with conforming scroll and mask handles, the underside chased with flowerheads and formal foliage, marked on underside and foot

Condition

re-gilt, minor losses to enamel, good condtion
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