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A Jewel Casket With Classical Enamel Plaques
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Pre 1900 item# 991561
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015
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An unusual box with finely executed enamel plaques of classical mythological nature.The unique gilt metal frame with simulated picket railing, alternating musical centaur like cats and human figures, lion head masks and nudes. The side mounts with figureheads and winged sea creatures on ball feet. Missing one wing on sea creature, tiny white spot and slight abrasion in grass area on top plaque. Probably Austrian Third quarter 19th century. 8.5" x 5.75" x 4.5"
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