A VIENNESE SILVER GILT AND ENAMEL COVERED STANDING CUP . Hermann Böhm, Vienna, Austria, circa 1867-1874. Marks: HB, A. 6...

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A VIENNESE SILVER GILT AND ENAMEL COVERED STANDING CUP
Hermann Böhm, Vienna, Austria, circa 1867-1874
Marks: HB, A
6 inches high (15.2 cm)
8.3 ounces (gross)

The egg shape covered standing cup with figural finial, applied fish to silver gilt stem, the body and base decorated with classically inspired enamel painted panels, separated by scrollwork decoration, scalloped silver gilt rim to base, cup and cover, interior of cup and underside of base with pink enamel ground over painted with meandering line, interior of cover with stylized foliate design over pink ground.

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