A Hermann Ratzersdorfer Gem-Set, Partial Gilt, and Enameled Silver-Mounted and Engraved Rock Crystal Figural Tazza, Vienna, ...

Description

A Hermann Ratzersdorfer Gem-Set, Partial Gilt, and Enameled Silver-Mounted and Engraved Rock Crystal Figural Tazza, Vienna, circa 1880
Marks: HR, (Dianakopf-A-4), A
10-1/2 x 10 x 6-1/4 inches (26.7 x 25.4 x 15.9 cm)
53.8 ounces (gross)

PROPERTY FROM AN AKRON, OHIO ESTATE

The tazza with spade-form rock crystal bowl engraved with scrolled foliage encircled by an enameled silver rim of palmette drops with leaf-form appliqués, grotesque masques to the spout and sides and dragon-form handle with outstretched wings and meandering tail, all enameled in white, red, and green with gold accents, standard capped with openwork gem set knop above partial gilt satyr-form figural standard with gems to the shoulders, holding a pair of partial gilt, enameled, and gem-set fish, atop a stepped circular base of rock crystal engraved with sinuous vegetal motifs and supported by an engraved, enameled, and pearl-set silver mount punctuated by four stylized dragon-form supports.





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