Lot 252
  • 252

A two-handled Swedish silver and boars tusk vase, C. G. Hallberg, Stockholm, 1919

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver, Boars Tooth
  • 34.9cm., 13 3/14 in. high
flaring spot hammered form, the body with a ornately embossed foliate scrolled girdle, the boar tusks emitting each side from mounts embossed with panels of pomegranates/medlars among foliate scrolls

Condition

The ivory handles with various cracks running through; some natural, some more recent. Some cracks have possible attempts at being filled. Otherwise light surface wear, good condition.
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