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Antique 19thC Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Dish by Rudolf Linke c.1890

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Antique 19th Century Austrian rare and unusual solid silver-gilt & enamel rock crystal dish. Enamelled with putti and pierced floral decoration, the frame set with blue cabouchon lapis lazuli and eight engraved rock crystal panels surrounding a hexagonal shaped center depicting sirens, swans, putti and centered with a satyr masks. Hallmarked Austrian-Hungarian assay city letter A (Vienna), circa 1890, Makers mark RL (Rudolf Linke). At the end of the 19th century, Rudolf Linke was a respectable silversmith and enameller in Vienna. His workshop specialised in silver tableware, table centrepieces and jewellery, designed mostly in Neo-Renaissance style, also called Historismus. Linke's fantasy enamelled objects - such as nefs, mantel clocks, cornucopias, ewers, drinking horns and other vessels - were usually lavishly decorated with carved rock crystal inlays and adorned with mounted silver details. His impeccable enamels were usually performed in the polychromed pink-centred colour palette, painted with biblical or mythological scenes. Aside from large usable objects, Linke produced intricate enamelled miniatures. Apple-sized jewel stands, tri-fold screens, cabinet clocks and other pieces were decorated with ornate Rococo silver details and finely detailed enamel panels, depicting classic scenes. These stunning articles were highly embraced by the bourgeois clientele. Along with such prolific artisans as Hermann Ratzersdorfer, Hermann Bohm, Ludwig Politzer, Rudolf Linke presented the excellent craftsmanship of Austrian enamelling in the last third of the 19th century. Nowadays, his splendid decorative silver items are sought after by the collectors. CONDITION Small losses to the enamel - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs. SIZE Width: 3 cm // 1.18 in Height: 22 cm // 8.66 in Weight: 360g
  • Creator:
    Rudolf Linke (Maker, Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Diameter: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Small losses to the enamel - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
  • Seller Location:
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A99791stDibs: LU1348238302792

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