Lot 294
  • 294

An enamelled gold and rock crystal ewer, possibly French, circa 1860

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • Rock crystal, Gold, Enamel
  • height 7 1/2 in.
  • 19cm
slender baluster form, partly translucent serpent handle with diamond eyes, enameled collar, openwork base-band

Condition

chips to base of body and to stem and restorations to enamel
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