Lot 169
  • 169

A fine Silesian enamel and gilt decorated amethyst glass three piece garniture Schreiberhau, Silesia, circa 1880, attributed to Gräflich Schaffgotsch'sche Josephinenhütte

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • vase height 18 3/4 in.
  • 27.5 cm

Literature

See Stefania Zelasko, Gräflich Schaffgotsch'sche Josephinenhütte, Passau: Verlag Rotel Tours, 2005, nos. 291, 300 and 301 for comparables. 

Condition

In very good original condition. There is visible wear to all gilded handles. Traces of glue to one handle of one base. Each handles are screwed and bolted to the main vase and have slight movement that will need to be retightened. On the central piece, all handles seem to have been reglued.
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