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A Continental Silver Gilt and Enamel Nef

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Silver Start Price:4,500.00 USD Estimated At:18,000.00 - 24,000.00 USD
A Continental Silver Gilt and Enamel Nef
<B>A Continental Silver Gilt and Enamel Jewel Encrusted Nef</B></I><BR><BR>Unknown maker, possibly Vienna, Austria<BR>Late Nineteenth/Early Twentieth Century<BR>Silver gilt, enamel, garnet, citrine, pearl and rock crystal<BR>Marks: <I>925</B></I><BR>12.5 in. high x 11.5 in. wide x 4 in. deep<BR><BR>In the form of a masted galleon, with four square-rigged masts with turquoise enamel; a triangular white enameled flag atop the mainmast; crimson enamel to upper sides, with gun ports alternating with garnets, above hull with engraved planks; with four supporting feet.1 <BR><BR><B>Condition Report:</B> Normal signs of wear as appropriate with age. Flaking and losses to enamel.