Lot 6
  • 6

An Austrian silver-gilt mounted small enamel nef, probably Vienna, circa 1905

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • silver, enamel
  • height 6 7/8 in.
  • 17.5cm
the body painted with courting couples and putti, the sails with figures in 18th century dress, the reverses with landscapes and a seated figure, with silver wheels, masts, and six sailors, enameled pennants

Condition

both wheel axels wheels bent so only one wheel turns, slight rubbing to base and angles of stern, otherwise good
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