Description:
Austrian Silver and Enamel Cornucopia, Vienna, late 19th century, maker's mark "HB," possibly for Hermann Böhm, cover with an eagle finial, allover en plein enamel scenes of classical mythology, ht. 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
Scattered areas of loss to enamel (lid- around the finial joint and two areas to either side, body- to the terminal and leg of the figural stem).
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HermannStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.