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July 15, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Austrian .800 Silver, Enamel, and Shell Musician

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2920MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 15, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Austrian .800 Silver, Enamel, and Shell Musician, late 19th century/early 20th century, maker's mark "HB," depicted as a man playing a lute with a shell-inset hat and waist on a domed base with polychrome-enameled accents throughout, ht. 5 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Scattered minor losses to enamel particularly along base (figure slightly loose and is able to pivot). Fiddle strings bent, one not attached to base of instrument.


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