#92

Extremely Rare Austrian Enameled Metal and Silver Coach With Extraordinary Scenes
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11" (28 cm.) l. 8"h. The royal coach is designed with richly-embossed silver framed windows and doors and silver wheels with feather-spoked wheels. Nearly every surface of the coach is decorated with enameled hand-painted scenes in the 18th century style. The designs extend to the inside ceiling as well as the roof the top,sides and even the inside storage area of the driver's seats; all sides and floor of the coach both inside and out,and even to foot rests; the entire underside of the coach has enamel scenes,too; in all,there are more than 25 scenes and each is different. There are ten beveled glass windows,one hinged door,and decorative silver finials,winged angel center crest,and two carriage lamps. Excellent condition. Vienna,Austria,circa 1890,an extraordinary example of this art work.