Lot 66
  • 66

An Austrian silver-gilt and enamel caster, Ludwig Politzer, Vienna, circa 1900

Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on rim.  Together with a small silver-gilt urn with translucent enamel "gems", Vienna import marks for 1872-1901; 2 pieces
  • silver, enamel
  • height 4 1/2 in.
  • 11.4cm
of baluster form, finely painted with Graces and mythological scenes on periwinkle and pale yellow grounds, pink borders with raised gold beading.

Condition

caster good condition, very nice painting. Urn lacks 3 "gems" from lower tier, some others with chips
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