Bidspirit auction | AN AUSTRIAN CASED SILVER AND

AN AUSTRIAN CASED SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL MOUTHPIECE, 1900 - Of tapering baluster form, the silver body is finely engine-turned with wavy guilloche grounds, enameled in pink, white, and pale blue, decorated with abstract linear motifs and dotted accents, the central knop enriched with translucent blue enamel panels highlighted by gilt dots. The mouth end is fitted with a black hard rubber or early synthetic terminal, the opposite end with a gilt interior lining. Presented in its original fitted leatherette case with silk and velvet lining, the exterior stamped in gilt with the retailer’s mark reading ”Echt Silber u. Bernstein”, consistent with Austrian or Austro-Hungarian production at the turn of the 20th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 3 5/8 in., (9.2 cm.) Condition: The mouthpiece and case are in very good condition.