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A 19th century Viennese silver and enamel nef, by Herman Bohm,…
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Auckland
Date:
26-Apr-2022
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A 19th century Viennese silver and enamel nef, by Herman Bohm, the extravagantly decorated ship shaped table centrepiece in silver gilt and enamel. The oval ship's hull raised on dolphin supports from a domed quatrefoil base, finely enamelled with allegorical vignettes. The enamelling continues to the three masts, bowsprit and billowing sails. Miniature enamelled figures stride the repousse and pierced deck and further sailors climb the rigging and watch from the crow's nest. The superstructure lifts to reveal the hull interior enamelled with further allegorical scenes, width 23 x D.9 x height 28 cm
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Silver: Zother