An Austrian Silver-gilt and enamel peacock-form box, Vienna, 3rd quarter 19th century

modelled in its pride, the body painted with females in classical dress in architectural landscapes, the domed foot similarily painted and mounted with pink and green stones, maker's mark unclear

re-gilt, enamel cracking near base of tail, one stone missing from foot rim, maker's marks not legible, some part repainted, as noted re mark, otherwise good condition
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