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 décor and gilt accents; form “Ikarus” by Paul Wunderlich; decoration featuring alternating diamond patterns in light blue and green tones, ornamental and acanthus scrollwork on a cobalt-blue band and a surrounding border in varying patterns, framed by golden lines; butter dish consisting of an oval underplate and an ovoid deep cover with handle in the shape of a stylised wing; dimensions: approx. 8.9 cm x 23.7 cm x 18.3 cm; shallow chip at the end of the handle, mostly overpainted in gold; underside with manufacturer’s and designer’s emblem and marks (blind stamp, model number); weight: approx. 785 g.
Black basalt and silver-coloured metal mounts; design with compressed spherical bodies, continuous raised festoon and floral vine décor on a narrow ring foot, J-handles and rims mounted with silver-coloured metal, glazed interior; 3-piece set comprising: sugar bowl with double handles (height: approx. 6.9 cm), cream jug (height: approx. 5.8 cm) and teapot with hinged lid and compressed spherical finial (height: approx. 9.6 cm); on the side of the teapot lid an unidentified mark “AJR” in a cloverleaf shield, underside with maker’s mark and blind stamp; minimal age-related signs of wear, oxidation beneath the slightly loosened mount of the teapot; total weight: approx. 833 g.
White porcelain with polychrome décor and gilt accents; form “Ikarus” by Paul Wunderlich; decoration featuring alternating diamond patterns in light blue and green shades, delicate ornamental and acanthus scrollwork on a cobalt-blue band with a surrounding border of classical meander and ornamental motifs, framed by golden lines; round cake plate on a conically curved foot; as new; underside with manufacturer’s and designer’s emblem and marks (blind stamp, model number); height: approx. 11.2 cm; plate diameter: approx. 32.5 cm; weight: approx. 1,624 g.
White porcelain with polychrome décor and gilt accents; form “Ikarus” by Paul Wunderlich; decoration featuring alternating diamond patterns in light blue and green tones, ornamental and acanthus scrollwork on a cobalt-blue band and a surrounding border in varying patterns, framed by golden lines; set comprising: 1) square serving dish with flared rim and border with classical meander motif on a dark blue ground; slightly uneven décor at one corner: approx. 1.2 cm; dimensions: approx. 3.1 cm x 22 cm x 22 cm. 2) small, elongated oval serving plate; instead of the acanthus motif, a surrounding floral band with a salmon-coloured background; dimensions: approx. 2.6 cm x 25.4 cm x 15.8 cm. 3) elongated oval serving plate with a surrounding golden ornamental décor on a red ground; dimensions: approx. 3 cm x 33.9 cm x 24.9 cm. First choice; as new; underside with manufacturer’s and designer’s emblem and marks (blind stamp, model number); total weight: approx. 2.12 kg.