A German novelty silver-gilt and enamelled 'ladybird' vinaigrette Max Fleischmann, Pforzheim cir...
A German novelty silver-gilt and enamelled 'ladybird' vinaigrette
Max Fleischmann, Pforzheim circa 1900, stamped 800
Of realistic form, a black enamelled head inset with red glass eyes, sprung red and black spotted enamelled wings featuring split seed pearl borders, springing open to reveal a gilded grille with pierced decoration, the underbelly embossed and gilded with naturalistic silver legs, a suspension ring to the top, length 5cm, weight 1oz.
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A German novelty silver-gilt and enamelled 'ladybird' vinaigrette
Max Fleischmann, Pforzheim circa 1900, stamped 800
Of realistic form, a black enamelled head inset with red glass eyes, sprung red and black spotted enamelled wings featuring split seed pearl borders, springing open to reveal a gilded grille with pierced decoration, the underbelly embossed and gilded with naturalistic silver legs, a suspension ring to the top, length 5cm, weight 1oz.
