3 verschiedene silberne Schminketuis, 20. Jahrhundert
Three different silver vanity cases, 20th century
Verschiedene Silberlegierungen; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 360 g; 3-teiliges Konvolut silberner aufklappbarer Schminketuis bzw. Taschenspiegel bestehend aus: 1) Großes Etui in runder Form mit verschiedenen rillierten geometrischen Formen, innen mit Metalleinsatz und nicht befestigtem rundem Spiegel, gestempelt auf ellipsenförmiger Daumenrast mit verschlagenem Feingehaltsstempel (vermutlich 900) und ungedeuteten Marken; Durchmesser: ca. 10,1 cm. 2) Taschenspiegel in quadratischer Form mit guillochiertem und floralem Gravurdekor auf der Schauseite und rilliertem Dekor auf der Unterseite, schmaler Daumendrücker; am inneren Deckelrand mit Feingehaltsstempel 835 versehen; Maße: ca. 7,4 x 7,4 cm. 3) Taschenspiegel in quadratischer Form mit guillochiertem und floralem Gravurdekor auf der Schauseite und rilliertem Dekor auf der Unterseite, breite Daumenrast; innen gestempelt mit Feingehaltsstempel 900 sowie ungedeuteten Marken; Maße: ca. 6,8 x 6,8 cm. Spiegel teilweise blind, alle Etuis mit altersbedingten Gebrauchsspuren und Oxidationsrückständen.
Various silver alloys; total weight: approx. 360 g; three-piece group of silver hinged vanity cases and pocket mirrors comprising: 1) Large round case with various reeded geometric patterns, interior with metal insert and unsecured round mirror, stamped to the elliptical thumb rest with a struck fineness mark (probably 900) and unidentified marks; diameter: approx. 10.1 cm. 2) Square pocket mirror with guilloché and floral engraved decoration to the front and reeded decoration to the reverse, narrow thumb press; inner rim of the lid stamped with fineness mark 835; dimensions: approx. 7.4 x 7.4 cm. 3) Square pocket mirror with guilloché and floral engraved decoration to the front and reeded decoration to the reverse, broad thumb rest; interior stamped with fineness mark 900 and unidentified marks; dimensions: approx. 6.8 x 6.8 cm. Mirrors partly cloudy; all cases with age-related signs of wear and oxidation residues.
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.