A Probably French gold-mounted and champlevé enamel agate cup and cover, attributed to workshop of Alfred André (1839–1919), Late 19th century

A Probably French gold-mounted and champlevé enamel agate cup and cover, attributed to workshop of Alfred André (1839–1919),

Late 19th century

an inventory number inscribed with black ink underneath B.-R.673, and inside the lid ZUG.-R-673

crowned by an urn-shaped grip decorated with ruby cabochons and surmounted by a pearl, with foliage and animals polychrome champlevé enamel ornaments, such as snail, dragonfly, butterfly, squirrel, vine, sweet pea and fruit

height 10 in.; 25,3 cm

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Coupe couverte en agate, les montures en or et ornements en émail champlevé, attribuée à l'atelier d'Alfred André (1839–1919), France, fin XIXe siècle

height 10 in.; 25,3 cm