Lot 198
  • 198

A SILVER AND ENAMEL-MOUNTED ROCK CRYSTAL SMALL CUP, probably Vienna, circa 1870

Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • SILVER, ENAMEL, ROCK CRYSTAL
  • length 3 1/2 in.
  • 9cm
the cup shaped as a Roman lamp, the end carved with a bearded mask, shaped foot, silver knop with blue enamel bands

Condition

rock crystal with inclusions; enamel knop with split on one side, chip on the other
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