Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2019
LOT 477
COFFEE CUP
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 40,000 - 56,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 5,625
Geneva made for the Turkish Market, circa1840.Very fine 18K gold and painted on enamel diamond-set zarf
The cup with four medallions painted on enamel with colored flowers over a green enamel back ground, alternating with diamonds set and colored enamel fruits. Champlevé enamel brim and base, inverted funnel foot pierced and decorated en suit with champlevé enamel.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Brand Unsigned
Year circa 1840
Dimensions 58 mm
Notes
Zarf: holder, usually of ornamental metal, for a coffee cup without a handle, usually used by Turkish notables.