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BY HERMAN BOEHM, VIENNA, CIRCA 1880
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A Viennese silver and enamel miniature model of a nef with three masts
By Herman Boehm, Vienna, Circa 1880
Each mast with a flag finial, the central flag above a crow's nest containing a sailor, each with an open sail decorated with mythological scenes above a crow's nest, the central nest with a sailor, each above a closed sail, each with sailors climbing the 'ropes', the deck with sailors, the bow and stern with shaped rim, the bow with a flag, the stem as a column flanked by dolphins, on a domed base with four monster feet, the nef opening to reveal the interior decorated with an angel
15 in. (38 cm.) high
By Herman Boehm, Vienna, Circa 1880
Each mast with a flag finial, the central flag above a crow's nest containing a sailor, each with an open sail decorated with mythological scenes above a crow's nest, the central nest with a sailor, each above a closed sail, each with sailors climbing the 'ropes', the deck with sailors, the bow and stern with shaped rim, the bow with a flag, the stem as a column flanked by dolphins, on a domed base with four monster feet, the nef opening to reveal the interior decorated with an angel
15 in. (38 cm.) high