Lot 5
  • 5

A silver-mounted gem-set ivory casket, probably Austrian, circa 1880

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • height 11 1/2 in. (29.3cm)
on double dolphin feet, the sides centered by mythological roundels surrounded by openwork panels mounted with pearls and gems, the cover with putti at the corners above hippocamps, finial a seated woman in gem-set gown, apparently unmarked

Condition

some age cracks to ivory, otherwise good condition, nice quality
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