Three Austrian .750 Silver, Enamel, and Shell Figures

Description:

Three Austrian .750 Silver, Enamel, and Shell Figures, Vienna, late 19th/early 20th century, two bearing maker's mark "HB," one of a woman with long hair, ht. 4, the other, a man with a bottle in one hand, ht. 4 1/2; the third, bearing maker's mark "LP" and featuring a man playing an instrument with one leg raised, ht. 3 3/4 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Scattered loss to enamel, most fairly minor, though woman with more concentrated area of loss to upper body and arms. Scattered minor over-painting to face of figure with bottle. The third figure lacking hat to head, also elements of the base applied crooked, some sides with visible glue along joints.


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