Silberne Andenkendose mit gravierter Widmung, vermutlich Herbert Hoomarkaas, Schoonhoven, Niederlande, 1924
Silver commemorative box with engraved dedication, probably Herbert Hoomarkaas, Schoonhoven, Netherlands, 1924
833/- Silber; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 106 g; Dose in gerundet rechteckiger Form mit umlaufender Bordüre mit Mauresken auf der Wandung und abklappbarem Deckel mit Abbildung eines Interieurs einer Diamantschleiferei mit Personenstaffage und Gravur „N. V. Diamant-Maatschappy 1884. Eduard van Dam. 1924“; gestempelt mit niederländischer Silbergarantiemarke (schreitender Löwe mit Zahl 2) und Meistermarke auf dem Boden, Jahresbuchstabe auf der Innenfalz sowie Beschaumarke mit Buchstaben M auf dem Deckel; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren; Maße: ca. 8,5 x 6,7 cm.
833/- silver; total weight: approx. 106 g; box of rounded rectangular form with an encircling border of Moorish-style ornament to the sides and a hinged lid depicting the interior of a diamond polishing workshop with figural staffage, engraved “N. V. Diamant-Maatschappy 1884. Eduard van Dam. 1924”; stamped with the Dutch silver guarantee mark (rampant lion with numeral 2) and maker’s mark to the base, date letter to the inner flange, and assay mark with the letter M to the lid; age-related signs of wear; dimensions: approx. 8.5 x 6.7 cm.
Round green veined onyx base with lidded vessel; supported by three stylised goat legs with hooves and ram heads in brass bronze, as well as sculptural pinecones on the centre of the base, beneath the vessel and as the lid finial; polychrome ornamental cloisonné decoration along the rim; height: approx. 23.5 cm; base diameter: approx. 9.3 cm; various small edge chips.
Brass bronze with gilt and dark brown patina; volute-shaped base in Rococo style with sculptural putti seated on top; later electrification and a cream-coloured oval paper lampshade with gilt trim; overall height: approx. 52 cm, incl. lampshade; decorative dimensions: approx. 21 x 22 x 17 cm; one attribute in the hand of the putto presumably missing.
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Satinwood with mahogany inlays; raised on four compressed globular brass feet, rectangular recessed and profiled base; rectangular case with arched pediment; white enamel dial with black Arabic numeral index and blued hands; eight-day movement; signed Gilbert; rear access door; pendulum and winding key present, probably not original; dimensions of the outer case: 30.5 x 21.5 x 12 cm; age-related signs of wear; no guarantee for movement and functionality.
Square plinth of white marble with grey veining; cylindrical marble shaft; gilt mounts and candle nozzles decorated with ornamental and rosette motifs; rich crystal drop decoration in round and drop-shaped faceted forms; height: approx. 38.5 cm and 41 cm; age-related signs of wear.