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Austrian Classical Medallion Box with Sweet & Sentimental Finial

Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Austrian Classical gilt-washed 800 silver box, ca 1875. Ovoid and bellied on plain inset foot. Cover hinged and domed with cast figural finial: A little girl sits cross-legged and barefoot and rests her hand on the back of a hungry animal while spooning sustenance into its mouth. Engraved ornament: Leafing rondels inset with heads alternating with same shaped frames (vacant) on engine-turned border. Shoulder has leaf-and-dart border and cover top leaf-and-patera border. Fully marked including Diana head and maker’s stamp. Very good condition

Dimensions: H 6 1/2 x W 6 x D 5 in. Weight: 16.3 troy ounces. #BX240

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BX240
Incollect Reference #:	741155

Dimensions

W.	6 in;	H.	6.5 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	15.24 cm;	H.	16.51 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

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