Lot 25
  • 25

An Austrian silver, hardstone, enamel and gem-set ewer, Hermann Böhm, Vienna, circa 1890

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked at rim and on base
  • silver, enamel, lapis lazuli, gem
  • height 8 5/8 in.
  • 22cm
the elongated octagonal body set with a mosaic of lapis in a chevron pattern, set with rubies down the sides, borders of foliage in vari-color enamel with champlevé enamel panel under spout of a tazza of fruit flanked by putti, scrolls and swags, similar panel behind, carved rock crystal handle

Condition

one small lapis panel of base cracked, another with loss along one side, otherwise good, a few minor cracks to lapis pieces, handle a little loose, otherwise good, nice quality and charming enamel under spout
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