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Lot 111
  • 111

An Austro-Hungarian silver-gilt basket, J. C. Klinkosch, Vienna, circa 1880

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 43.2cm. wide over handles; 17in.
shaped oval, richly cast and pierced with scrolling foliage, straps and trelliswork, mask handles, the underside engraved with a Royal monogram and coronet, in original gilt-metal mounted morocco case, the red velvet and silk lining gilt-stamped: ‘J.C. KLINKOSCH K.K. HOF & KAMMER LIEFERANT WIEN,’ key with ivory label inscribed goldener ...Korb

Condition

condition good, a few minor scuffs to the leather case, and very minor scratches and gilding loss, generally condition excellent
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