ANTIQUE 19thC AUSTRIAN SOLID SILVER, ROCK CRYSTAL & ENAMEL BOX, VIENNA c.1880
19th Century Austrian Silver, Rock Crystal & enamel jewelled box, in the German style of the 16th Century, the solid silver and enamelled box is set with red gemstones, probably garnets, and set with stunning cut and engraved rock crystal plaques, decorated with the Virgin Mary, angels and female saints. Hallmarked Austrian silver (750), Vienna (letter A), year 1880's, Maker's mark "BL".
Description
Antique 19th Century extremely rare Austrian Solid Silver, Rock Crystal & enamel jewelled box, in the German style of the 16th Century, the solid silver and enamelled box is set with red gemstones, probably garnets, and set with stunning cut and engraved rock crystal plaques, decorated with the Virgin Mary, angels and female saints. The silver is Hallmarked Austrian silver (750 standard, lion's head), Vienna (letter A), year 1880's, Maker's mark "BL" (Unknown to me).
Condition
Has general wear, the rock crystal plaque to the top has a small chip and a crack.
Size
Height: 9cm
Width: 12 x 9.5cm
Weight: 375g
