$7,110
Small Viennese Silver, Enamel and Rock Crystal Ewer, third quarter 19th century, Hermann Ratzerdorfer, maker, . 900 silver, ovoid crystal body with scroll engraving, and with grotesque mask below spout, and monogram below handle, short spout with herm scroll silver handle, polychrome enameling to neck, waist, stem, and footrim, ht. 5 3/4 in. Constructed with three sections of rock crystal. Each section with some natural internal flaws. One side of upper body section, just above silver girdle, with horizontal fissure crack (approx. 1" long). Silver and enamel mounts good.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-04-10