The Rothschild jewelled silver-gilt casket; the large octagonal casket, Hans Jakob Mair, the silver reliefs, Lorenz I Biller, Augsburg, circa 1663

THE ROTHSCHILD CASKET

The Rothschild jewelled silver-gilt casket; the large octagonal casket, Hans Jakob Mair, the silver reliefs, Lorenz I Biller, Augsburg, circa 1663

adorned with silver reliefs, enamels painted on silver and semi-precious stones, the octagonal silver gilt casket with domed cover adorned, on each side, by an oval embossed and chased silver medallion framed by a frieze of semi-precious stones and enamelled flowers and foliage scrolls at each corner, each side framed by silver columns enhanced by foliage and flowers wrapping around it, resting on eight bowls topped by a curved plinth enhanced with semi-precious stones set in the shape of ribbon tied centred by a large citrine and silver enamelled flowers and foliage in the background, the hinged top opening on the silver-gilt inside decorated with black painted enamels, the reliefs depicting the Judgement of Salomon, the Queen of Sheba, the Meeting at the Golden Gate of Anne and Joachim, Allegories of Faith, Charity, Humility, Justice, Prudence, Strength

height 7 9/16 in.; length 15 3/8 in.; 19,2 cm; 39 cm

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Le coffret Rothschild, grand coffret octogonal en vermeil et argent serti de pierres précieuses et émaux, par Hans Jakob Maïr, les médaillons par Lorenz Biller I, Augsbourg, vers 1663

reposant sur huit pieds en grenade éclatée, orné d'émaux polychromes de fleurs et rinceaux, les médaillons représentant des vertus, des scènes bibliques et des paysages  

height 7 9/16 in.; length 15 3/8 in.; 19,2 cm; 39 cm