A late 19^th century Austrian silver and enamel covered cup, Vienna circa 1890 by Karl Rössler (active 1890-1908)

The rounded bowl upon a baluster stem with spreading circular foot. The pull off lid surmounted by a detachable pearl set finial upon an acanthus leaf calyx. The body and lid with floated green enamel. The bowl with applied cherub masks with harebells below, joined by handing chains with suspended pearls. Gilt interior. Marked underneath, interior and to the lid with town mark and makers mark KR.

Height – 13.7 cm / 5.25 inches

Weight – 301 grams / 9.68 ozt