Lot 286
  • 286

An Austrian silver-gilt and enamel mounted Rock Crystal Vase, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1875

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on rim, collar and foot
  • Rock Crystal, Silver-gilt, Enamel
  • height 9 7/8 in.
  • 25cm
of classical vase shape, the silver-gilt mounts enameled with multi-colored flowers and running foliage, with two griffin-form handles, the crystal etched with flowers and scrolling tendrils.

Provenance

Sotheby's,New York, 23 June 1983, lot 93

Condition

some enamel loss and with pin-point holes in base rim, otherwise good
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