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23 - A 19th century Austrian silver-gilt and enamel reliquary, by Rudolf Linke, c.1890, pierced and decor...

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£1,800

A 19th century Austrian silver-gilt and enamel reliquary, by Rudolf Linke, c.1890, pierced and decorated with multi-coloured enamels, sides set with carved rock crystal panels and a carved plaque depicting a crest of the city of Vienna, the hinged lid opens to reveal a compartment to store religious relic, hallmarked Austrian-Hungarian assay city letter A (Vienna), circa 1880, Makers mark RL (Rudolf Linke) width 10.5cm, depth 5cm, height 20cm

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Some minor loss/damage to the enamel in places. Some loss to the gilding, mainly to the back. The two side panels of the crystal drop below the top rim.

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Auction Date:

28th Jun 22 at 9:30am BST