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.
Louis Vuitton monogram canvas with Vachetta leather trim and gold-toned metal hardware; a pair of adjustable handles; two applied pockets beneath a front flap on one long side and a smaller pocket beneath a flap on one short side; main compartment with zip closure; red microfiber lining with two side interior pockets; embossed logo on a small leather tag inside; minimal signs of wear; dimensions: approx. 28 x 40 x 12 cm; weight: approx. 1 kg.
Smooth leather in iridescent shades of green with gold-toned metal hardware; a pair of movable braided handles with eyelets; two large exterior pockets; main compartment with zip closure; four metal base studs; side leather gussets; cream-coloured textile lining with a side zippered interior pocket; embossed logo on the inner and outer edges as well as on all handles; light oxidation to the metal fittings; signs of wear; dimensions (excluding handles): approx. 38 x 41 x 18 cm; weight: approx. 1.5 kg.
Soft, grained blue-green leather with black and reddish iridescent hardware; with top handle and detachable shoulder strap; concealed closure with metal push-lock; black textile lining with woven “JS” ornamentation and a side zippered interior pocket; embossed logo at the edge beneath the flap and on the shoulder strap; partial discoloration and minimal signs of wear; dimensions (excluding handle): approx. 27 x 40 x 14 cm; weight: approx. 1 kg.
Brown canvas and orange Vitello leather trims with silver-toned metal hardware; adjustable shoulder strap; front pocket with zip closure; main compartment with drawstring closure with loose ends; orange leather lining with a small side zippered interior pocket; logo appliqué on the front and inside; edge wear and signs of use; dimensions (excluding strap): approx. 26 x 34 x 17 cm; weight: approx. 870 g.