ANTIQUE 20thC AUSTRIAN SOLID SILVER GILT GEM SET & ENAMEL LIDDED CUP c.1900
20th Century Austrian gem-set and enamelled silver gilt cup with cover, the straight sided bowl standing on spreading foot is inspired by early medieval lidded goblets, all sides profusely applied with cast silver scrollwork decorated with muti-coloured enamels, profusely set with precious gem stones, fresh water pearls. Hallmarked with small Austria-Hungarian marks (used 1901-1921), Vienna.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4289
DESCRIPTION
Antique 20th Century Austrian gem-set and enamelled solid silver gilt cup with cover, the straight sided bowl standing on spreading foot is inspired by early medieval lidded goblets, all sides profusely applied with cast silver scrollwork decorated with muti-coloured enamels, profusely set with precious gem stones, fresh water pearls, the lid finial is adorned with a horseman holding a joust (possibly St-George)
The piece is excellent condition, very decorative and precious. Hallmarked with small Austria-Hungarian marks (used 1901-1921), Vienna, the piece dates to the 1900's.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No damage.
SIZE
Height: 22cm
Width: 13cm
Weight: 870g
