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Lot 225Y

A gilt silver and enamel owl-shaped vessel
late 19th/early 20th century

24 November 2011, 11:00 GMT
Edinburgh

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A gilt silver and enamel owl-shaped vessel

late 19th/early 20th century
The body and lift-off lid both worked in fine curls of applied wire, the feathers picked out in bright colours on wings and head, tigers-eye stones for the bird's eyes, turquoise and coral insets,
14cm high

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