6 „Ei-im-Glas“-Pokale, WMF, Geislingen an der Steige, um 1900
Six “egg-in-glass” goblets, WMF, Geislingen an der Steige, circa 1900
Plated und farbloses Glas; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 1,55 kg; sechs „Ei-im-Glas“-Pokale, auch Einschlagschale mit Glaseinsatz, mit halbrunder Kuppa auf aufsteigendem vierfach ringförmig profiliertem Standfuß mit lang eingezogenem Schaft; passgenauer, herausnehmbarer massiver Glaseinsatz; Kuppa von innen vergoldet; minimale altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren; am Fuß gestempelt mit WMF Straussmarke G, Buchstaben „H“ und Versilberungsgradstempel bzw. Kurzmarke; Höhe inkl. Glaseinsatz: ca. 12,5 cm.
Plated metal and colourless glass; total weight: approx. 1.55 kg; six “egg-in-glass” goblets, also known as egg cups with glass insert, featuring a hemispherical cup on a rising foot with four ring-moulded profiles and a long drawn stem; precisely fitting, removable solid glass insert; cup gilded on the inside; minimal age-related signs of wear; foot stamped with the WMF ostrich mark G, the letter “H”, and the silver-plating grade mark or abbreviated mark; height incl. glass insert: approx. 12.5 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.