1847 Christian Friedrich Rothe Viennese Antique Sterling Silver Snuffer/Pen Tray
$650.00
Offered here, on four cast ball feet, a Rococo Viennese silver snuffer tray with repousse and chiseled scrolling scallop motifs. Nicely marked with the Austrian punzen A, 15 lotiges silver, 1847. Also marked with the maker mark, presumed to be the FR Friedrich Rothe mark a few years before his royal appointment Snuffer trays are rare-- only a few could afford them.
In 1855 CF Rothe & Neffe was appointed kk court gold worker by Emperor Franz Joseph I. In 1868 the additional privilege kk chamber jeweler was granted. In the course of time, Christian Rothe received all European court titles, all of which passed to his nephew after his death in 1892. Together with the company V. Mayer's Sons , Rothe & Neffe was one of the few Austrian companies in this field. Rothe silver represented primarily in museum collections and is infrequently available.
120 grams.
4.25" x 7.5"
In 1855 CF Rothe & Neffe was appointed kk court gold worker by Emperor Franz Joseph I. In 1868 the additional privilege kk chamber jeweler was granted. In the course of time, Christian Rothe received all European court titles, all of which passed to his nephew after his death in 1892. Together with the company V. Mayer's Sons , Rothe & Neffe was one of the few Austrian companies in this field. Rothe silver represented primarily in museum collections and is infrequently available.
120 grams.
4.25" x 7.5"