Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2579BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 14, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Two Miniature Continental Articles, late 19th/early 20th century, a porcelain tankard marked Dresden, decorated in the Viennese style with a scene of Helios in his chariot, with gilt-metal lid mounts, ht. 3, and a Viennese Rococo-style boudoir timepiece, with cartouche-shaped frame with metal enamel faceplate painted with a scene of an 18th century courting couple, ht. 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700
Tankard in good condition with no evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations. The enamel faceplate of the clock with hairline crack running crosswise.