Paar Silberleuchter mit feiner Guilloche-Gravur, Albert Carter, Birmingham, England, 1924
Pair of silver candlesticks with fine guilloche engraving, Albert Carter, Birmingham, England, 1924
Sterling Silber: Gesamtgewicht: ca. 490 g (gefüllt); Paar antiken Standleuchter auf breitem runden Standfuß mit Guilloche-Gravur in changierend creme- und grautoniger Emaille mit Bourbonenliliendekor in Gold, eingezogenem, dreifach rilliertem Schaft und abnehmbarer Tülle mit zum Standfuß korrespondierendem Guilloche-Dekor; unterseitig mit Bakelitplatte verschlossen; seitlich am Standring sowie unterseitig der Tülle gestempelt mit Lion Passant, Stadtmarke, Meistermarke sowie Jahresbuchstaben; Emaille-Abplatzung von ca. 1,5 cm an einer abnehmbaren Tülle sowie punktuelle Materialfehler und altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren; Höhe: ca. 7 cm.
Sterling silver: Total weight: approx. 490 g (filled); pair of antique table candlesticks on a wide circular base with guilloche engraving in shimmering cream- and grey-toned enamel with gilt fleur-de-lis décor, tapered triple-fluted shaft and removable nozzle with guilloche décor corresponding to the base; underside closed with a Bakelite plate; stamped on the side of the base ring and on the underside of the nozzle with lion passant, city mark, maker’s mark and date letter; enamel chip of approx. 1.5 cm on one removable nozzle as well as minor material flaws and age-related signs of wear; height: approx. 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.