Lot 300
  • 300

A French silver-gilt and enamel chalice, circa 1870

Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • marked with illegible maker's mark in lozenge, French marks and later Austrian control mark
  • Silver, Enamel
  • height 14 1/8 in.
  • 36cm
on triform base, repeated below the baluster stem, the lid with additional compartment, chased and engraved with foliage with enameled bands and grounds in shades of blue and dark green

Condition

enamel loss to lower part of bowl, top of stem, one spot on base, otherwise good, nice chasing and engraving
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