£260
A 19th century Austro-Hungarian silver gilt and agate historismus tazza and cover, fitted with an oval cover and moss agate bowl over a knopped stem and domed foot, decorated with foliate engraving and facet cut glass and polished hardstone cabochons, 13.5cm high, 9cm wide (maximum)
Provenance: From the estate of Henry Lane Eno (1871-1928) and thence by descent.
There are some mild marks, scratches, knocks, and wear to surface consistent with age and use. Agate possibly restored, metal surface overall tarnished and with losses to gilding, some damages to hardstone insets (edge chips and cracks- all 4 turquoise-coloured panels cracked) seemingly unmarked. Please see additional images which further illustrate condition
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Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
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27.6% inc VAT*
