Austrian Silver, Enamel, and Lapis Lazuli Ewer

Description:

Austrian Silver, Enamel, and Lapis Lazuli Ewer, Vienna, late 19th century, worn maker's mark "_B" probably for Hermann Boehm, with enamel arabesques to spout and vertical lapis panels to body, ht. 7 3/4 in.
Estimate $5,000-8,000

Lapis with typical cracks, few very minor chipped losses and one small section reattached slightly off from its original location. Enamel with areas of loss including a larger area corresponding to dent to tip of the spout. Small pin-sized hole to area of neck.


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