Lot 192
  • 192

An Austrian silver-gilt, enamel, and rock crystal casket, maker's mark JW conjoined in oval, Vienna, circa 1880

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base rim near corners
  • Silver-gilt, enamel, and rock crystal
  • length 6 3/4 in.
  • 17.2cm
the rock crystal panels engraved with strapwork, the cover panel centered by a Victory, separated by female terms, with red, white and green enamel borders

Condition

base rims a little rough, otherwise good condition, unusual and sophisticated design
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