A VIENNESE ROCK CRYSTAL, SILVER GILT AND ENAMEL VESSEL. Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, Austria, circa 1866-1881. Marks: (3...

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A VIENNESE ROCK CRYSTAL, SILVER GILT AND ENAMEL VESSEL
Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, Austria, circa 1866-1881
Marks: (3, dog's head, A), HR conjoined (partial), J
5-7/8 x 4-3/8 x 3-1/2 inches (14.9 x 11.1 x 8.9 cm)
11.2 gross ounces

The rock crystal, silver gilt and enamel vessel in the form of a bird, the shaped body with scrolled and feathered wings, the conforming base with carved scrolls and feathers with carved knop separated by bands of enameled floral and scroll decoration and braided bands, the foot attached to the body with enameled boss, carved rock crystal bird's head mounted with scrolled and floral pierced enamel mounts.


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