A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED OSTRICH EGG CUP AND COVER
MARK OF EDUARD I. WOLLENWEBER, MUNICH, CIRCA 1875
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Price Realised USD 11,340
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USD 4,000 - USD 6,000
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A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED OSTRICH EGG CUP AND COVER
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Gilding pale throughout, cast and engraved decoration crisp, hunter on base with wire rope lasso missing about 1/2 inch of length but should be easy to replace, finial lacking arrow, some bends to curling leaf tips throughout, mount holding egg leans slightly backward but secure, overall very good condition, charming.
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Lot 72Sale 22323
MARK OF EDUARD I. WOLLENWEBER, MUNICH, CIRCA 1875A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER-MOUNTED OSTRICH EGG CUP AND COVEREstimate: USD 4,000 - 6,000
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