Austrian Biedermeier silver gilt casket, 1846. Bellied, lobed, and rectangular. Hinged cover same and concave with raised center and swing-mounted scroll bracket cast handle with flowers. Hardstone mounts including porphyry and lapis lazuli as well as cabochon jewels. On front two turquoise cabochon beads of which one a push button for opening cover. At ends carved intaglio heads, one a Classical soldier and the other a philosopher. Corner paw supports. On exterior the gilding is deeply toned; on interior it’s fresh and bright. Marks: Vienna stamp with year and no. 15 (that is, 15 loths or 93.75 silver) and maker’s stamp IF. Gross weight: 10 troy ounces
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Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
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Style:Biedermeier(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:SilverGilt
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Place of Origin:Austria
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Period:1840-1849
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Date of Manufacture:1846
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Condition:GoodVery good condition with deep toning.
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Seller Location:New York, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: BZ636Seller: LU898039190352
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