Austro-Hungarian Silver Vesta Case with Ivy Decoration
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Niello - A compound made up of lead silver copper and sulphur that is black in colour, and applied to the engraved areas of silver items, thus highlighting the engraving by making the black niello detail stand out from the silver background. It was used on edged weapons from the Renaisance onwards, and also by Russian crafstmen of the19th century.
- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
This item has been included into following indexes:
Visually similar items
A Georg Jensen mirror dial ladies wristwatch by Torun, stainless steel, hallmarked Georg Jensen stainless Denmark, designed by Vivianne Torun with style no 227, presented with round 33 mm case, silver dial of mirror like appearance, two slender hands, fitt
A Chinese Wucai jar and cover depicting a aquatic scene, housed on wooden stand 38 cm (height)
Sue Newton, pair of celadon bowls. Larger diameter 27 cm
18ct white gold 24stone diamond Eternity band continuously box set, approx. 0.60cts TDW