Viennese Silver Secessionist Centrepiece
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Austrian Secessionist silver centrepiece. Town mark for Vienna, Diana head hallmark.800 silver, makers mark unclear. Banded and patterned quarter design, square section supports. Height 27 cm. Weight 600g
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