Austrian .900 Silver, Guilloche Enamel, and Cameo-mounted Box

Description:

Austrian .900 Silver, Guilloche Enamel, and Cameo-mounted Box, Vienna, 1872-1922, maker's mark "R·S" within a shaped cartouche, the rectangular box with canted corners and hinged cover with central oval cameo depicting a woman in profile, framed in pearls and surrounded by brown enamel ground and white enamel meander border, with gilded interior, lg. 4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Light, age-typical wear.


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