A Viennese neoclassical 18 ct gold and hardstone mosaic box - image-1
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Lot 488 Dα

A Viennese neoclassical 18 ct gold and hardstone mosaic box

Auction 1028 - overview Cologne
16.05.2014, 10:30 - Decorative Arts II
Estimate: 5.000 € - 7.000 €
Result: 6.100 € (incl. premium)

A Viennese neoclassical 18 ct gold and hardstone mosaic box

Fossifilourous rock (Corite) containing opalescent ammonite fragments. With Vienna Maker's mark of J.G. Aigner, date mark and two later tax marks. The naturally occurring losses to the stone of the inside of the lid partially filled. 1 x 10 x 7.5 cm. Weight 190 g.
Mountings made by Johann Georg Aigner (master as of 1789, Neuwirth, P 1206), 1797.