Antike Zuckerdose mit Gravurdekor, London, England, 1803
Antique sugar box with engraved decoration, London, England, 1803
Sterling Silber; Gewicht: ca. 412 g; ovoidförmige Zuckerdose auf schmalem Standring mit hochgezogener Schulter, rückseitig abklappbarem, profiliertem Deckel und pilzförmiger Handhabe; auf der Schauseite mittig eingelassenes Schlüsselloch, Schlüssel fehlt; auf der Wandung umlaufende Bordüre mit Floraldekor sowie ziselierten Linierungen, mittig auf Schau- und Rückseite jeweils eine runde Reserve, auf der rückseitigen mit lateinischer Devise „NEC TIMERE NEC TIMIDE“; auf dem Deckel feine umlaufende Ziselierungen; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren, Deckelbekrönung vermutlich später angebracht und mit unregelmäßiger Vertiefung; im Deckel mit Lion Passant gestempelt, unterseitig mit Lion Passant, Duty Mark, Stadtmarke London, ungedeuteter Meistermarke und Jahresbuchstabe versehen; Maße: ca. 14,6 x 14,6 x 10,5 cm.
Sterling silver; weight: approx. 412 g; ovoid sugar box on a narrow foot ring with raised shoulder, hinged profiled lid at the rear and mushroom-shaped finial; centrally inset keyhole to the front, key missing; encircling border with floral decoration and chased linear ornament to the body, a circular reserve centred on both the front and reverse, the reverse engraved with the Latin motto “NEC TIMERE NEC TIMIDE”; lid with fine encircling chased decoration; age-related signs of wear, lid finial probably later added and showing an irregular depression; lid stamped with lion passant, underside stamped with lion passant, duty mark, London town mark, unidentified maker’s mark and date letter; dimensions: approx. 14.6 x 14.6 x 10.5 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.