Lot 244
  • 244

An Austrian silver-gilt, enamel, jewel-set and carved rock crystal covered horn, probably Herman Boehm, Vienna, circa 1880

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on rim, cover and base, maker’s mark not clear
  • silver, enamel, gems, rock crystal
  • height 18 in.
  • 45.7 cm
the rock crystal carved with a boar hunt and pair of birds in elaborate strapwork, the mounts fitted with vignettes of hunting scenes in bold relief surrounded by white and black enamel strapwork, the horn supported by an enamel melusine above a dome base with band of chased hunting scenes, all set with table-cut emeralds, the rock crystal cover topped with demi-bust of Diana framed with antlers

Condition

minor enamel loss, interior of rim repositioned, otherwise good
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