$2,252
Austrian Copper Enamel and Silver-gilt Mounted Box, Vienna, c. 1866, Hermann Ratzerdorfer, maker, rectangular, the hinged lid decorated with mythic scene of Bacchus and a satyr pursuing a maiden by a stream, the sides with further classical scenes of satyrs and maidens, the interior fully decorated with further elaborate mythic scenes, the underside with a landscape, with gold-washed silver rim mountings, wd. 4 1/8, dp. 2 7/8 in. lid with small spot of restoration to space between Dionysius and woman in laurel wreath; small surface scratches; slight edge flakes. restoration to front corners. restoration to spot at right side. a few small base rim chips. scattered light scratches. interior of lid with spot of restoration near central figures raised left arm.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-04-09
