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.
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.