Lot 91
  • 91

An Austrian Parcel-gilt Silver Esther Scroll Case, Maker's Mark JF Probably for Josef Zimmermann, Vienna, Circa 1880

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • length 12 1/4 in. (31cm)
the cylindrical barrel chased with sloping flowering vines on matted ground, crown finial topped by a spray of flowers, in fitted leather case with exhibition label, marked on crown, handle, body and pull, missing scroll

Condition

may have had an inscription removed, otherwise good, leather case has lost it's outer skin
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Catalogue Note

The leather case carries an exhibition label: " Exhibited Antique Art Exhibition Olympia, 1928 Stand No. 157".