Contrasting examples of the Viennese style in Dallas sale
An elaborate late-19th century engraved rock crystal, parcel-gilt, gemset and enamelled silver figural centrepiece made c.1880 by the Viennese firm of Hermann Ratzersdorfer was the catalogue cover lot of the Heritage (25 /20/12.5% buyer’s premium) silver and vertu auction in Dallas.
It also proved to be one of the top sellers. The substantial piece, which was consigned from an es…