A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY VIENNESE SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL TAB...

A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY VIENNESE SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL TABLE CLOCK. by Hermann Böhm (Boehm), the flattened ovoid form clock case surmounted by a cockerell finial, the hinged front opening to reveal a multi-coloured enamelled dial, a white chapter ring with Roman numerals, fitted with blued steel hands, the hinged bezel inset with rock crystal, the chain driven fusee movement signed 'Andreas Gruber in Wien' and 'No 2715', the reverse finely painted with a classical scene of a couple within a woodland setting, the clock supported by a finely modelled silver and white-enamel bird with outstretched wings, perched above a nest containing three chicks, raised on a column with black enamel decoration and an enamel decorated knop, all on a domed base decorated with painted enamel continuous frieze of classical scenes, raised on four scrolling silver feet with winged mask capitals, the underside of the domed base painted with vermiculate pattern on a pale blue ground, paper 'inventory' label to base, stamped beneath each foot 'A A' and 'HB', and with further hallmarks throughout the piece, 2.8cm across dial chapter ring, 5cm across outer case, base diameter 6.5cm, 19.8cm high, 219.6g. Provenance: from a deceased estate / private family collection dating back to early 20th century. Notes: Hermann Böhm (fl. 1866-1916) was among the leading Viennese makers of silver, enamel and hardstone objets d'art during the late 19th century. His firm was established in Vienna in 1866 and became particularly associated with elaborate Renaissance Revival works combining silver-gilt with finely painted enamel, rock crystal, lapis lazuli and other semi-precious stones. At the Vienna International Exhibition of 1873, Böhm exhibited works in the 'antique style', including jewellery and pieces decorated with Limoges-type enamel, receiving an award for merit. By 1890 the firm advertised works in gold, silver, enamel, rock crystal and lapis lazuli, typifying the richly historicist taste for which Viennese decorative arts became internationally renowned. Böhm's production ranged from table ornaments and vessels to caskets, nefs and elaborate clocks, many intended for the export market, particularly Britain and the United States. His work is usually struck with the maker's mark 'HB', and represents some of the most accomplished Viennese enamel work of the Historicist period. Condition: In very good condition with minor losses and wear, some enamel slightly worn and some dirt build up. Movement appears very clean. Fees and Auction Terms: Buyer's Premium: 30% (Incl. VAT) PLUS Hammer Fee of £5 (Incl. VAT) Per Lot Please note that there is no Right of Withdrawal and that special terms apply for Hammer Auctions.

Estimate:£1,000

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