#68

1886 Viennese Ballspenden with Architectural Symbols
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Description
4 1/2" (11 cm.) The Intricately-designed favor features a book-shaped order of the dance that is suspended from an elaborate openwork grill surmounted by a gilt bird with spread wings. The grillwork and the book cover feature architectural symbols and tools in their design. Gold lettering on the interior indicates the Architect's Ball of February 8,1886. With pencil,green cord and tassel,clip. Excellent condition. Vienna,1886.