Lot 283
  • 283

An Austrian silver-gilt, enamel, rock crystal and gem-set "Four Seasons" cup and cover, probably Vienna, Circa 1880

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • apparently unmarked; in gilt-metal and glass vitrine
  • Silver-gilt, Enamel, Rock Crystal & Gem-set
  • height 13in.
  • 33cm
the cup cut with four reserves with scenes of the Seaons, matched on the cover by demi-figures in square reserves, the knop with cherub heads and the base with exotic birds, the borders enameled in black and perriwinkle and set with gems, the feet formed as demifigures with feathered headdresses above paw feet

Condition

stem a little loose, one gem missing from neck mount, otherwise good condition
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