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MARK OF HERMANN RATZERSDORFER, VIENNA, CIRCA 1875
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AN AUSTRIAN SILVER-GILT, GEM-SET AND ENAMEL MOUNTED ROCK CRYSTAL OSTRICH CUP AND COVER*
Mark of Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1875
Of ostrich form, the oval rock crystal base carved with foliate scrolls, with silver-gilt, gem-set and enamel foot ring, the silver-gilt ostrich legs supporting a rock crystal body, the glass carved as feathers, the rock crystal tail and neck applied with gem-set and enamel mounts, the foliate carved rock crystal domed cover with outstretched wings, and the allegorical Figure of Africa seated upon an enameled pillow, marked on base, body and cover, also with accession number
15¼in. (38.7cm.) high
Mark of Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, circa 1875
Of ostrich form, the oval rock crystal base carved with foliate scrolls, with silver-gilt, gem-set and enamel foot ring, the silver-gilt ostrich legs supporting a rock crystal body, the glass carved as feathers, the rock crystal tail and neck applied with gem-set and enamel mounts, the foliate carved rock crystal domed cover with outstretched wings, and the allegorical Figure of Africa seated upon an enameled pillow, marked on base, body and cover, also with accession number
15¼in. (38.7cm.) high
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