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.
Two different models; square plinths of white marble with grey veining; blue baluster-shaped glass shafts; gilt, ornamentally decorated mounts and candle nozzles; rich crystal drop decoration in round, icicle- and drop-shaped faceted forms; height: approx. 38.5 cm and 41 cm; age-related signs of wear.
Elongated mahogany-coloured case in stylised violin-case form; glazed, hinged front; white circular enamel dial with black Roman numerals and black ornamentally pierced hands; dial signed: Conrad Felsing, court clockmaker, Berlin, Germany; pendulum, weights and winding key present; dial with a fine, elongated hairline crack; wooden case with age-related signs of wear; height: 81.5 cm; width at the upper and lower sections: approx. 24.5 cm and at the centre: approx. 16 cm; movement untested; no guarantee for movement or functionality.
Gilt cast brass-bronze; round, slightly domed base; conical shaft with slightly flared rim; encircling relief ornament and floral decoration; age-related signs of wear; base and shaft soldered together, not screw-mounted; height: approx. 24.8 cm; diameter of the base: 12 cm.
Dark blue and brown velvet and smooth leather with silver-toned hardware; four pendants with the characteristic R monogram; leather lining with two side interior pockets, one with zip closure; frame closure with double leather handles; embossed logo on a small leather tag inside; impressions from the frame closure on the velvet; dimensions (excluding handles): approx. 17 x 30.2 x 13.5 cm; weight: approx. 770 g.