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.
Raffia, yellow fallow deer-calf leather and grosgrain ribbon with silver-toned hardware; front flap closure in snakeskin look with metal push-lock; rolled leather handle; main compartment with magnetic closure; lining of yellow leather with a small side zippered interior pocket, lined in velvet; logo appliqué on the back and inside; accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and dust bag; model number: BR2934; age-related signs of wear as well as heavy discoloration to the interior compartment and localized soiling; dimensions (excluding handle): approx. 33 x 44 x 14 cm; weight: approx. 1 kg.
Soft, grained cream-coloured fallow deer-calf leather and grosgrain ribbon with silver-toned hardware; front flap closure in reptile look with metal push-lock; rolled leather handles; cream-coloured textile lining in the classic Prada pattern with a small side zippered interior pocket; logo appliqué on the back and inside; accompanied by an undated certificate of authenticity and dust bag; age-related signs of wear as well as discoloration to the leather and seam lines; dimensions (excluding handles): approx. 32 x 39 x 13 cm; weight: approx. 1.1 kg.
Portoro marble and metal; four-piece writing Set comprising: 1) desk tray on four felt pads for pens and a side-opening box with two pairs of stoneware inkwells; underside with two adhesive labels; dimensions: approx. 9.9 x 31.9 x 16 cm. 2) rocker blotter with conical handle; height: approx. 8 cm. 3) letter holder on four felt pads with adhesive label on the underside; dimensions: approx. 11 x 16 x 9 cm. 4) fountain pen made of black Bakelite on a round plinth with felt pad; plinth diameter: approx. 9 cm; height: approx. 9 cm; Set with several small chips of approx. 1 to 7 mm and age-related signs of wear; total weight: approx. 5.2 kg.
Standing on the front on two stylised paw feet, to the rear two stylised wedge-shaped feet, each in gilt brass; rectangular base with faceted edge, square shaft with applied plate and bowl-shaped finial, lateral volute handles and an interposed shaft of gilt brass; engraved ornamental motif on the front, outlined in gold colour; reverse with flat, straight surface; modern lampshade; total height incl. lampshade: approx. 64 cm; handle height: approx. 32 cm; wear consistent with age and use; some losses to the gilding, minor nicks/chips to the columns.
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