ANTIQUE 19THC GERMAN SOLID SILVER & ENAMELLED BOHEMIAN GLASS FIGURAL TAZZA C1890
19th Century German Silver and Bohemian enamelled amber glass figural tazza, beautifully chased and pierced with scrolling foliage, cornucopiae, shells and dragons, two figural scroll handles depicting helmed figures, the silver-mounted top is fitted with the original shaped-circular Bohemian amber glass, stunningly enamelled with scrolling foliage, flowers and animals in relief. Hallmarked German silver (800), Berlin, year 1890s, Maker's mark for Körner & Proll.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2762
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century German Solid Silver and Bohemian enamelled amber glass figural tazza, beautifully chased and pierced with scrolling foliage, cornucopiae, shells and dragons, two figural scroll handles depicting helmed figures, the silver-mounted top is fitted with the original shaped-circular Bohemian amber glass, stunningly enamelled with scrolling foliage, flowers and animals in relief. The quality of the enamelling is extremely high, and suggests that the glass might be by Moser, one of the greatest Bohemian glass manufacturers. The silver is Hallmarked German silver (800 standard), Berlin, year 1890s, Maker's mark for Körner & Proll, important German manufacturer.
CONDITION
In Great condition - No damage, just general wear. Wear and minor losses to the enamel and to the gilding on the glass, as expected.
SIZE
Hight: 41.5cm
Width: 35.5cm
Silver Weight: 1230g
