Lot 650
  • 650

A tall rock crystal cup and cover with enamelled silver mounts, Austria, late 19th century

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A tall rock crystal cup and cover with enamelled silver mounts, Austria, late 19th century
  • rock crystal, enamel, silver
  • 46cm., 18 1/8 in. high
the cup engraved with subjects from the siege of Troy, the domed cover surmounted by the figure of Athene, apparently unmarked

Condition

Overall very good condition, some minor natural flaws to crystal but very nice carving. Some minor losses to enamel, especially finial.
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