Silberne Kaffeekanne, Charles Boyton & Son, London, England, 1899
Silver coffee pot, Charles Boyton & Son, London, England, 1899
Sterling Silber; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 360 g; Silberkanne mit balusterförmigem Korpus mit umlaufendem Stäbchendekor auf der unteren Seite, auf gewölbtem, zweifach getrepptem Stand; hoch angesetzter Ohrenhenkel aus ebonisiertem Holz; abklappbarer Haubendeckel mit Ornamentaldekor und zapfenförmiger Handhabe; spitzer Schnabelausguss mit Ornamental- und Floradekor; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren, feine Schrammen am Korpus über ca. 7 cm; anlaufgeschützt; seitlich am Hals gestempelt mit Lion Passant, Stadtmarke, Herstellerpunze und Jahresbuchstaben; Höhe: ca. 23,1 cm.
Sterling silver; total weight: approx. 360 g; silver coffee pot with baluster-shaped body and encircling reed decoration to the lower section, on a domed double-stepped foot; high-set ear-shaped handle made of ebonised wood; hinged domed lid with ornamental decoration and finial-shaped handle; pointed spout with ornamental and floral decoration; age-related signs of wear, fine scratches to the body measuring approx. 7 cm; tarnish-protected; stamped at the side of the neck with lion passant, town mark, maker’s mark and date letter; height: approx. 23.1 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.
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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.