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Austro Hungarian Jeweled St Nicholas Icon 1910 Origin Mark H

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:01 pm
by electrumomorris
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.

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Re: Austro Hungarian Jeweled St Nicholas Icon 1910 Origin Ma

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:09 pm
by electrumomorris
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.

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Re: Austro Hungarian Jeweled St Nicholas Icon 1910 Origin Ma

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:49 pm
by stecci
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)

Re: Austro Hungarian Jeweled St Nicholas Icon 1910 Origin Ma

Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 3:20 pm
by AG2012
Why import mark if made in Vienna? Dis he make the entire piece?