Description:
Gilt-bronze-mounted Ostrich Egg, France or Austria, early 19th century, mounted as a covered vessel, with cast floriform finial and tripod base, the cover lined in pink silk, unmarked, ht. 8 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
Egg with numerous cracks to cover around hinge. Some loss to gilding. Hinge repaired.
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