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181. A rare carved and engraved rock crystal coupe, mounted …
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181. A rare carved and engraved rock crystal coupe, mounted …
Estimate €20,000 - €30,000
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Description
181. A rare carved and engraved rock crystal coupe, mounted in yellow gold partially enamelled, 19th century and earlier
Of polylobed conch shape, presents a rich decoration of scrolls and arabesques; the gold mount present a pair of sirens in the back side of the conch, a ring joins the body and the stem, and the base presents scrolls decoration, 14cm high, 16cm wide, 9cm deep, weight gross 308gms
Provenance
Ancient Collection Alix de Rothschild
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