RARE ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN SILVER GILT & VIENNESE ENAMEL TORTOISE SHAPED BOX c. 1870

RARE ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN SILVER GILT & VIENNESE ENAMEL TORTOISE SHAPED BOX c. 1870

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N5221

A truly Spectacular Austrian Viennese Enamel & Silver Gilt mounted Box in the shape pf a tortoise / turtle and featuring rich, gorgeous enameled detailing on every exterior and interior surfaces. The Top of the hinged lid is shaped and fasceted to suggest a shell with a different image on each surface. Even the underside features a beautiful exterior scene.

This box is in very good condition and is hallmarked.

Made in Vienna, Austria.
Date - c. 1870.

Approx. Weight - 488g
Approx. Length - 195mm / 7 2/3 inches
Approx. Width - 95mm / 3 3/4 inches

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Model Number: N5221

Dimensions:

Height 19.5 cm / 7 34"
Width 9.5 cm / 3 34"
Weight 488 g (15.69 troy ozs)
Year

c. 1870

Medium

Solid Silver & Viennese Enamel

Country

Vienna

Signed

No Crests or Engraving.

Condition

This Box is in very good condition and is hallmarked.

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