Zwei verschiedene Silberdöschen mit Gravur, Tschechien und England, 1845 und 1912
Two different silver boxes with engraved decoration, Czech Republic and England, 1845 and 1912
Sterling- und 13-lötiges Silber; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 113 g; 1) Kleine Deckeldose in gerundet rechteckiger Form mit ziseliertem Ornamentaldekor auf dem Deckel, gerahmt von Rocaille- und Floraldekor; auf der Schauseite in ovaler Kartusche graviert „F. Heimes“; im Deckelinneren gestempelt mit **Prag**er Stadtmarke und Jahreszahl 1845; Maße: ca. 7,6 x 4,6 cm. 2) Silbernes Etui mit ziseliertem Ornamentaldekor und mittig aufgesetzter, heraldisch geformter Reserve mit graviertem Monogramm „AL“ und Datierung „17/9/13“; schmaler Daumendrücker und Daumenruhe; innen vier Montierungen zur Anbringung von Bändern; beide Seiten gestempelt mit Lion Passant, Stadtmarke Birmingham, ungedeuteter Meistermarke und Jahresbuchstabe für 1912; Maße: ca. 8,2 x 6,2 cm. Beide Döschen mit leichten Verformungen und altersbedingten Gebrauchsspuren.
Sterling and 13-lot silver; total weight: approx. 113 g; 1) Small lidded box of rounded rectangular form with chased ornamental decoration to the lid, framed by rocaille and floral motifs; the front engraved within an oval cartouche “F. Heimes”; inside the lid stamped with the Prague town mark and the date 1845; dimensions: approx. 7.6 x 4.6 cm. 2) Silver case with chased ornamental decoration and a centrally applied heraldic-shaped reserve engraved with the monogram “AL” and dated “17/9/13”; narrow thumb press and thumb rest; interior with four fittings for the attachment of ribbons; both sides stamped with lion passant, Birmingham town mark, unidentified maker’s mark and date letter for 1912; dimensions: approx. 8.2 x 6.2 cm. Both boxes with slight deformations and age-related signs of wear.
Stamped: 585/- and 375/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 20 g; spring-hinged cover in gold-coloured metal; small pocket watch with white enamel dial, blue Arabic numerals outlined with gold-coloured dots; arrow-shaped hands; on the reverse cover a pansy blossom painted in polychrome enamel, centrally set with a small rose-cut diamond; pocket watch suspended from a small brooch in the form of a sculptural pansy blossom; front and reverse decorated with polychrome enamel colours and centrally set small rose-cut diamond; pocket watch diameter: approx. 26.2 mm; brooch dimensions: approx. 24.4 x 19.5 mm; total length: approx. 60 mm; enamel with various small chips; no guarantee on movement or functionality.
Unmarked: 585/- rose gold with silver backing; total weight: approx. 5.6 g; semi-sculptural heart with a pendant dove and concealed bail on the reverse; the front set with approx. 33 diamonds in various old-cut forms, total approx. 1.5 ct; colour and clarity: lower range; dimensions of the heart: approx. 18.6 x 16.8 mm; height: approx. 5.7 mm; total length: approx. 30.6 mm.
Stamped: 750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 19.7 g; ring shank in an Asian-inspired open script-like form; laterally mounted bezel setting on the ring head with a set brilliant-cut diamond approx. 1 ct; colour: G-H; clarity: piqué 2; circumferential satin-finished surface of the outer ring wall; side and inner surfaces polished; dimensions of the ring centre: approx. 11 x 23.5 mm; height: approx. 24.1 mm; ring size: approx. 54.5.
Chain stamped: 585/- white gold; pendant unmarked, probably 585/- white gold; total weight: approx. 5 g; high chaton setting with two circular openings for chain passage; set old-cut diamond approx. 1 ct; colour: I-J; clarity: VS-SI; diameter of the pendant: approx. 8.2 mm; height: approx. 6 mm; fine snake chain; barrel-shaped clasp with twist mechanism; total necklace length: approx. 43.5 cm.