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German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880

$60,000
£45,134.39
€52,286.10
CA$84,587.58
A$94,067.03
CHF 49,372.61
MX$1,147,102.20
NOK 623,971.94
SEK 584,998.56
DKK 390,257.10

About the Item

With a figure of Neptune holding aloft a beautiful iridescent shell enclosed by three strap-work figures. The cover surmounted by three sea horses and lion finial.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S28221stDibs: LU1468219043902

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