Antique sugar box from an aristocratic household, circa 1800
Silberlegierung; Gewicht: ca. 345 g; antike Zuckerdose in rechteckiger Form mit geschwungener Wandung, abklappbarem, getrepptem Deckel mit Handhabe in Form eines stilisierten Cavalier King Charles Spaniel und doppelter geschweifter Daumenruhe, auf vier geschweiften Volutenfüßen, vermutlich nachträglich appliziert; auf der Wandung umlaufender, fein ziselierter Floraldekor; auf der Schauseite mittig eingelassenes Schlüsselloch, Schlüssel fehlt; unterseitig eingeritzte Nummerierung; Maße: ca. 13 x 18 x 13 cm.
Silver alloy; weight: approx. 345 g; antique rectangular sugar box with curved sides, hinged stepped lid with finial in the form of a stylised Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and double scrolled thumb rests, standing on four scrolled volute feet, probably later applied; encircling finely chased floral decoration to the body; centrally inset keyhole to the front, key missing; underside with engraved numbering; dimensions: approx. 13 x 18 x 13 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.
Important notice: We recommend having antique lighting checked to ensure compliance with current safety standards. The wiring of this item may be original and requires replacement. No guarantee is given for the functionality of the wiring.
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.