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.
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.