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Lot 113

A large Thomas Webb and Sons engraved 'Rock Crystal' vase by William Fritsche, early 20th century

20 November 2019, 10:30 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £1,785 inc. premium

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A large Thomas Webb and Sons engraved 'Rock Crystal' vase by William Fritsche, early 20th century

The tall ovoid form with a slightly flared rim, finely engraved with a continuous scene depicting a hound pursuing a horse and foal in a wooded landscape, the rim and lower part cut with wide bands of hobnail diamonds, the broad circular foot star-cut underneath, 38.5cm high, signed 'W Fritsche' within the panel

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Whilst William Fritsche is best known for engraving fish and birds in England, the execution of this vase demonstrates that his engraving skills extended to other animals.

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