A Monumental Austrian Gilt-Metal and Enamel Nef, Vienna, Late 19th Century

A Monumental Austrian Gilt-Metal and Enamel Nef, Vienna, Late 19th Century

the base on four lion-headed supports, the hull supported by a mermaid, the interior enameled with a classical scene, the detachable deck with numerous sailors, including figures reading, smoking pipes, and playing cards, the three masts with sails and pennants enameled on both sides with classical and romantic scenes, the reverse en grisaille

height 37 3/4 in.

96 cm