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Austrian Enamel on Silver Miniature Vase

This is a really nice Austrian / Viennese enamel on silver miniature vase made in the Vienna area of Austria around the mid 19th century. It is made of enamel on silver which is marked with two tiny hallmarks along the top edge of the piece. One looks to be an A which I believe is for Vienna and the other I cannot quite see. Possible a two digit number or two letters. The enamel is nicely hand painted with scenes all around including one of a couple with the lady putting a bird into or taking it out of a bird cage, another couple scene to the other side of tha main body, two buildings along the foot and two smaller ones on the flared inside of the top with two more on the outside of the top. The vase has a handle to either side made up of a topless or semi nude lady bust with the silveralong the edges and beteween the pieces having a bit of detail to them that is quite nice. All in all a fun and superb example! The underside has a design to it as well which is typical to Austrian / Viennese enamel pieces. The vase is in great condition with some oxidation to the silver which is to be expected and some minor flaws mostly from when it was made. Some uneveness and missed spots to the enamel on the edge of the top which is mostly covered by the silver edge. It was amde that way and does not show when on display! The piece is 3.5 inches tall, 1.875 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep. It is marked only on the silver as shown. Please email me for more information or photos.

Price is $599
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