An Austrian silver, silver-gilt and enamel nef
maker's mark LP for Ludwig Politzer, Vienna, stamped A, late 19th century
The boat shaped hull enamelled overall on the interior and exterior, the sides with classical scenes on a similarly decorated base, the silver-gilt stem modelled as a mermaid, arms raised and grasping a trident, rim of the detachable cover embellished with alternating turquoise cabochons and red gem stones, with two masts rising from the deck, with three billowing sails, enamelled both sides with mythological, classic and seascape scenes, each mast with a further two unfurled sails enamelled with sprays of flowers, the patterned deck with five sailors, a further two sailors climbing rope ladders, with rigging issuing from the crows nests and enamelled pennants, the interior painted with underwater scene with swimming fish, with coral and sea creatures on the sea bed, height 43.5cm, length 31cm.
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