Lot 374
  • 374

An Austrian silver-gilt and enamel ewer and basin, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1870

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base rim and neck of ewer, rim of basin
  • Silver, gilt, enamel
  • height of ewer 10 in.
  • 25.4cm
both bodies set with panels of translucent blue and green enamel, painted with gold scrollwork, chimera-head handle and border of masks and foliage enameled to match

Condition

minor enamel restoration to handle, otherwise good condition
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