Paar seltene Miniatur-Tischleuchter, George Unite, Birmingham, England, 1927
Pair of rare miniature table candlesticks, George Unite, Birmingham, England, 1927
Sterling Silber (gefüllt); Gesamtgewicht: ca. 384 g; Paar seltener Miniaturleuchter mit balusterförmigem Schaft auf quadratischem, achtpassigem, mehrfach getrepptem Stand mit abnehmbarer korrespondierender Tülle; gekittet; seitlich am Stand gestempelt mit Lion Passant, Stadtmarke, Meistermarke und Jahresbuchstabe; unterseitig Rostrückstände des Bronzestabes; eine Tüllenecke gedellt; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren; Standfußmaße: ca. 7,1 x 7,1 cm; Höhe: ca. 10,9 und 11,1 cm.
Sterling silver (weighted); total weight: approx. 384 g; pair of rare miniature candlesticks with baluster-shaped shaft on a square, quatrefoil, multi-stepped base with removable matching nozzle; filled; base sides hallmarked with Lion Passant, town mark, maker’s mark and date letter; underside with rust residues from the internal bronze rod; one nozzle corner dented; age-related signs of wear; base dimensions: approx. 7.1 x 7.1 cm; height: approx. 10.9 and 11.1 cm.
White porcelain with polychrome painting “Flowers and Butterflies”, gilt accents and rims; service shape with fine relief in basket or wickerwork pattern, small flower and leaf applications, and fluted saucer rims and vessel walls; comprising: 6 mocha cups (height: ca. 5.4 cm) and 6 saucers (diameter: ca. 11.3 cm); 1st quality and very good condition with minimal signs of use; underside each with older blue sceptre mark, red orb as well as various painter’s marks and impressed marks; total weight: ca. 820 g.
White biscuit porcelain on round base; lot of commemorative plaques, comprising: 1) bust in profile of Napoleon Bonaparte after a model by Leonhard Posch; reverse stamped with years and names of the sitter and sculptor as well as sceptre mark with cancellation line; diameter: ca. 8.1 cm. 2) bust in profile of Friedrich Schiller after a model by F. A. Fischer; reverse stamped with years and names of the sitter and sculptor as well as sceptre mark with cancellation line; diameter: ca. 8 cm. 3) side profile of Käthe Kollwitz with name inscription after a model by S. Schütz; reverse with data on sitter and sculptor as well as sceptre mark with cancellation line; diameter: ca. 8 cm. 4) bust in profile of Queen Luise after a model by Leonhard Posch; reverse stamped with years and names of the sitter and sculptor as well as sceptre mark with cancellation line; diameter: ca. 8 cm. All pieces with age-related signs of wear.
Brass mount; two-part construction; round and slightly curved forms; front divided into individual segments and inlaid with polychrome glass micromosaics in a Millefiori pattern of stars, leaves and flowers; diameter: each approx. 41 mm; total length: approx. 9.7 cm.
Embossed calf leather, semi-aniline; inside with two large compartments, 1 zippered compartment and 6 card slots, 1 exterior pocket; clasp with Montblanc emblem, interior stamped “MONTBLANC”; in fabric pouch in original case with outer packaging and product designation; service guide leather enclosed; dimensions: approx. 19 × 10.5 cm; very good condition (probably never used); weight of wallet: 155 g; total weight: approx. 404 g.