Biedermeier Gilt 750 Box with Portrait of Little Girl, Vienna, 1828

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Gilt biedermeier round box with lovely portrait of a little girl. Vienna / austria, made 1828
finest golden item of … Read more Gilt biedermeier round box with lovely portrait of a little girl. Vienna / austria, made 1828
finest golden item of best manufacturing quality!
specifications: the lid of round golden box is covered with most lovely painting (protected by glass), depicting a little girl: it is a half-length portrait, showing the girl in front of dark background so that figurine's details are emphasized in finest manner. The child's hairstyle with curled hair is typical for austrian biedermeier period / the figurine's skin is ivory whereas its short-sleeved dress is shaded in cobalt blue. The picture is stored in original casket. Hallmarked: 1. Gold 767/1000 (= gold 750 carat) = viennese hallmark for gold with letter a plus number 3 which was used in period 1824-1866 2. Master’s mark existing: am / most probably andreas martin the elder who received authorization in year 1816 3. Year's mark: 1828 bibliography: waltraud neuwirth, marks of viennese gold-and silversmiths 1822-1850 (vienna 2000) / vol.ii, hallmark number 51 on page 117 & page 211
size: height 0.59 inch / 1.5 cm diameter 2.95 inches / 7.5 cm weight: 86.4 grams / 3.04 oz / 2.77 troy ounces
very good condition there aren't any imperfections existing the silver was cleaned. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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