Paar antike Gewürzschälchen, vermutlich London, England, 2. Hälfte 19. Jh.
Pair of antique salt cellars, presumably London, England, 2nd half of the 19th cent.
Sterling Silber und plated; Gesamtgewicht: 225 g; Paar silberne Gewürzschälchen in ovaler Form auf vier Klauenfüßen mit durchbrochener Wandung, wellenförmigem Rand und fein ziselierten Flügeln in der Reserve; unterseitig graviertes ligiertes Monogramm sowie verschlagene Meistermarke, Duty Marke, Stadtmarke und Jahresbuchstabe; mit je einem kleinen Silberlöffelchen aus galvanisiertem Neusilber, auch England; ein blauer Glaseinsatz fehlend; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren und Oxidationsrückstände; Löffellänge: ca. 6,5 cm; Maße der Schälchen: ca. 4,6 x 8,3 x 6,3 cm.
Sterling silver and plated metal; total weight: 225 g; pair of silver salt cellars of oval form on four claw feet with openwork sides, wavy rim and finely chased wings in the reserve; underside with engraved ligated monogram as well as struck master’s mark, duty mark, town mark and date letter; each with a small silver spoon made of electroplated nickel silver, also England; one blue glass liner missing; age-related signs of wear and oxidation residues; spoon length: approx. 6.5 cm; dimensions of the cellars: approx. 4.6 x 8.3 x 6.3 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.