Silbermünze Maria-Theresien-Taler, 2. Hälfte 20. Jahrhundert
Silver coin Maria Theresa thaler, second half of the 20th century
Silberlegierung; Gewicht: ca. 28 g; runder Konventionstaler, der Avers zeigt den doppelköpfigen, gekrönten österreichischen Wappenadler, umgeben von der Jahreszahl 1780, gefolgt vom Buchstaben „.X“ und dem Schriftzug „ARCHID.AVST.DUX.BURG.CO.TYR.“; auf dem Revers befindet sich das Brustbild von Erzherzogin Maria Theresia mit Blickrichtung nach rechts über dem Kürzel „S.F.“. Das Motiv wird vom Schriftzug „M.THERESIA.D.G.R.IMP.HU.BO.REG.“ eingefasst; der Rand trägt umlaufend die Inschrift „IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA“, die einzelnen Worte werden durch Blattornamente unterteilt; altersbedingte Materialverformungen und Oxidationsrückstände; Durchmesser: ca. 4,1 cm.
Silver alloy; weight: approx. 28 g; round convention thaler, the obverse depicting the double-headed, crowned Austrian coat of arms eagle, surrounded by the year 1780 followed by the letter “.X” and the inscription “ARCHID.AVST.DUX.BURG.CO.TYR.”; the reverse showing the bust of Archduchess Maria Theresa facing right above the initials “S.F.”. The motif is enclosed by the inscription “M.THERESIA.D.G.R.IMP.HU.BO.REG.”; the edge bears the legend “IUSTITIA ET CLEMENTIA”, the individual words separated by leaf ornaments; age-related material deformations and oxidation residues; diameter: approx. 4.1 cm.
Gilded brass bronze; total weight: approx. 618 g; divided into three segments; densely decorated with relief and applied floral and ornamental motifs; outlined with green and azure-blue enamel; set in places with green and red glass flux stones and metal hemispheres; dimensions: approx. 20.5 x 14 cm; age-related signs of wear.
Brown-patinated bronze; depiction of a bridled donkey and a horse pulling a sleigh loaded with tree trunks; mounted on a dark rectangular marble plinth; signed “Martin” on the plinth; several loose screws and tensions to the plough; surface slightly rubbed; overall dimensions: approx. 14.5 x 31.5 x 12.3 cm; weight: approx. 4101 g.
Bronze, brown patinated; “Unicorn” from 1992; figurative letter opener, also called “Yvel object”, with handle in the shape of a unicorn and long spike; inscribed on the spike “Yvel 92”, numbered “14/100” and with artist’s stamp; age-related signs of wear, casting flaw at the joint between handle and spike, tip of the spike slightly bent; length: approx. 26.8 cm.
Erzgebirge woodcarving by the region’s most traditional and renowned manufacturer; depiction of an angel at a finely crafted organ (without musical movement); the playing angel and the two crowning angels are removable (plug-in); the two candles are movable; the organ fits the upper level of both the 4-tiered and 6-tiered “Engelberg” arrangement; very good condition with minimal age-related signs of wear; height: approx. 15 cm; weight: approx. 260 g.