An Austro-Hungarian gem-set enameled and parcel-gilt silver and aventurine tazza

Pest import mark, 1872-1902

With polished aventurine bowl and enameled base; set with old mine cut pink rubies, freshwater pearls, and paste emeralds; Austrian hallmark at foot, sold with original fitted leather case.

H: 3 3/4, W: 6, D: 4 1/4 in.(H: 9.53, W: 15.24, D: 10.79 cm.)

Private collection, Pennsylvania.

Scattered missing paste gems. Box shows age and use wear.

For a similar example see The Antique Enamel Company Auctions, London, October 17, 2016, lot 254.

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