Description:

AN ANTIQUE VIENNESE SILVER GILT MOUNTED ENAMEL VINAIGRETTE, LATE 19TH CENTURY, the shaped pear form pendant having a hinged lid, colorfully painted with bands of circles, dots and flowers, above sides depicting a cherub swinging on vines amidst blossoming tree branches, while birds flutter and chirp before his companion cherub playing a double reed aulos, opening to a reticulated silver gilt scrolling line grill, enclosing a removable scent stopper with conforming cork base, illegibly stamped, height: 1 1/2"; set within a custom neutral velvet lined and leather wrapped case, reversing to a back with inset display support, gilt stamped, "ASPREY / LONDON." NOTE: These types of silver gilt mounted enamel vinaigrettes were made by Viennese silversmiths such as Simon Goldfarb, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Condition: Small enamel flake on back side of lid, a few minor tiny surface marks, silver gilding is rubbed in areas.

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May 19, 2018 1:00 PM CDT
Houston, TX, US

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