A rock crystal charger with enamelled silver-gilt mounts, probably Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, late 19th century

A rock crystal charger with enamelled silver-gilt mounts, probably Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienna, late 19th century

of shaped circular form, the rock-crystal panels engraved with figures and scrollwork, the radiating strapwork mounts applied with enamelled masks, caryatids and scrollwork, plain circular foot, maker's mark rubbed, but possibly R incuse for Ratzersdorfer, Vienna post-1872 town mark

diameter 12 3/8 in.; 31,5cm.

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Plat en cristal de roche monté en argent, probablement par Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Vienne, fin XIXe siècle

circulaire, les panneaux gravés de figures et rinceaux, les montures rayonnantes ornées de masques, cariatides et rinceaux émaillés, poinçon de l'orfèvre peu lisible, possiblement R pour Ratzersdorfer, poinçon de la ville de Vienne après 1872

diameter 12 3/8 in.; 31,5cm.