I just bought this small Icon, statue of St Nicholas. He carries an Austro-Hungarian empire import hallmark from 1900-1918. I can't identify the other marks that I assume are from the country of origin. The 950 is in a rectangular lozange and the initials appear to be an x and O or just a P in an odd shape. Very detailed, gilt silver with rubies and diamonds along with enameled clothing and a jade dais that he stands on. If any one knows what the marks are or even what an object like this is called I would be most appreciative.
Austro Hungarian Jeweled St Nicholas Icon 1910 Origin Mark H
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Austro Hungarian Jeweled St Nicholas Icon 1910 Origin Mark H
Hello,
I just bought this small Icon, statue of St Nicholas. He carries an Austro-Hungarian empire import hallmark from 1900-1918. I can't identify the other marks that I assume are from the country of origin. The 950 is in a rectangular lozange and the initials appear to be an x and O or just a P in an odd shape. Very detailed, gilt silver with rubies and diamonds along with enameled clothing and a jade dais that he stands on. If any one knows what the marks are or even what an object like this is called I would be most appreciative.




I just bought this small Icon, statue of St Nicholas. He carries an Austro-Hungarian empire import hallmark from 1900-1918. I can't identify the other marks that I assume are from the country of origin. The 950 is in a rectangular lozange and the initials appear to be an x and O or just a P in an odd shape. Very detailed, gilt silver with rubies and diamonds along with enameled clothing and a jade dais that he stands on. If any one knows what the marks are or even what an object like this is called I would be most appreciative.
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Re: Austro Hungarian Jeweled St Nicholas Icon 1910 Origin Ma
a couple more photos showing the enameling work.
Size is 4" tall and 2.5" wide. Mitre is white, vestments are purple with yellow trim and ropes are cyan.


Size is 4" tall and 2.5" wide. Mitre is white, vestments are purple with yellow trim and ropes are cyan.
Re: Austro Hungarian Jeweled St Nicholas Icon 1910 Origin Ma
This is the master mark, the Viennese goldsmith:
August Otto Köhler
born 18.07.1846
active 1846 - 1883
source: MAK, Vienna, ISBN 3-900688-67-2, (Master-Mark No 387155)
August Otto Köhler
born 18.07.1846
active 1846 - 1883
source: MAK, Vienna, ISBN 3-900688-67-2, (Master-Mark No 387155)
Re: Austro Hungarian Jeweled St Nicholas Icon 1910 Origin Ma
Why import mark if made in Vienna? Dis he make the entire piece?