Bronze, braun patiniert; „Einhorn“ aus 1992; figürlicher Brieföffner, auch „Yvel-Objekt“ genannt, mit Handhabe in Gestalt eines Einhornes und langem Dorn; am Dorn bezeichnet „Yvel 92“, nummeriert „14/100“ und mit Künstlerstempel versehen; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren, Gussfehler an der Verbindungsstelle zwischen Handhabe und Dorn, Spitze des Dornes leicht verbogen; Länge: ca. 26,8 cm.
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.
78 zolotniki silver, gilt; seven-piece serving set with continuous beaded rim décor and festoons, partly engraved with monogram “EP”, comprising: 1) round tray on three claw feet with slightly rising rim; diameter: approx. 29 cm. 2) Serving bowl on flared round foot; height: approx. 6.9 cm. 3) Sugar bowl with removable lid on round foot; height: approx. 8.1 cm. 4) Small teapot with spherical body, curved spout, removable lid and scroll handle made of ebonised wood; height: approx. 8.8 cm. 5) Small coffee pot with hinged domed lid and scroll handle of ebonised wood; height: approx. 14 cm. 6) Small water jug with hinged domed lid on three claw feet, handle broken, assay master’s mark missing; height: approx. 10.1 cm. 7) Cream jug with hinged domed lid on three claw feet, handle broken; height: approx. 12.2 cm.
All parts with age-related signs of wear, micro-scratches and oxidation residues or gilt abrasion; broken handle of one jug present; all pieces marked with fineness mark, assay master’s mark, city mark with date letter 1788, as well as tremolier line and inventory number “7”; total weight: approx. 2.5 kg.
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84 zolotnik; weight: approx. 103 g; silver cream jug with conical wall, flared lip rim, high-set wide spout and ear-shaped handle, encircled by fine chased ornamental décor; interior with remnants of gilding; spout and underside stamped with the mark of the Moscow district assay administration for 1908-1917, fineness mark, double-headed eagle mark and a partially struck maker’s mark, presumably Ivan Petrovich Khlebnikov; a few small dents and oxidation residues; height: approx. 7.8 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.
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.