Three rock crystal vessels with silver and painted enamel mounts, Vienna, late 19th century

each with scroll-engraved crystal within mounts painted with classical figures and diversions, comprising: a two- tiered oval tazza with jester finial, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, 28cm., 11in. high ; a rectangular bowl supported on a melusine, enamelled dragon handles, Karl Bender or Karl Bank, 27.5cm., 10 3/4 high ; and a flask of flattened circular form with spreading foot and chained cap, unmarked, 21cm. 8 1/4 in. high

There are natural flaws in crystal. first has join at base of finial. Second has restored patch on painted enamel border. Third some scratches, firing flaws and restoration near knop but general good impression
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The maker's marks of Karl Bank (active 1895 to circa 1924) and Karl Bender (active 1874-1892) are very similar. It is more likely that this piece is the work of Bender, who is recorded as specialising in 'knicknacks in enamel and hardstone', than Bank, who made gold and silver jewellery.