Engel an der Orgel, Wendt & Kühn, Grünhainichen im Erzgebirge, 20. Jh.
Angel at the organ, Wendt & Kühn, Grünhainichen in the Erzgebirge, 20th century
Erzgebirgische Holzschnitzkunst des traditionsreichsten und bekanntesten Herstellers; Darstellung eines Engels an einer aufwendig gearbeiteten Orgel (ohne Musikwerk); der musizierende Engel sowie die beiden bekrönenden Engel sind abnehmbar (aufgesteckt); die beiden Kerzen schwenkbar; die Orgel passt auf die oberste Ebene des 4-stufigen und 6-stufigen Engelbergs; sehr guter Zustand mit minimalen Altersspuren; Höhe: ca. 15 cm; Gewicht: ca. 260 g.
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.
Seven egg spoons with conical handles and oval bowls carved and polished from mother-of-pearl in iridescent white and pink tones; in original box for 6 spoons; length: from ca. 11.3 to ca. 12.3 cm; weight: ca. 95 g.
Series: Du-Mein-Kopf with three back-of-head seams, broad hips and separately sewn thumbs; the doll is heavily restored with various modern repair patches; indented nose tip and open forehead; pronounced craquelure and paint wear; small split seams; loose arm joints; stockings sewn on, thus number stamp not verifiable; extensive clothing collection, some pieces possibly period; heavily played with; length: approx. 40 cm; weight: approx. 1.5 kg.
9999/- fine gold; total weight: approx. 7.8 g; diameter: approx. 19.9 mm; obverse: portrait of Queen Elisabeth; reverse: two kangaroos, “The Australian Nugget ¼ OZ 9999 Gold 1996”.
Set of fountain pens, Montblanc, Hamburg and Waterman, Paris, second half of the 20th century
Three-piece set of fountain pens comprising: 1) piston filler by Montblanc from the Meisterstück series 140 (export model) made of black precious resin or early celluloid with gilt fittings and 585/- gold nib; numbered at the turning knob and with a detachable cap engraved “Montblanc Masterpiece” and cream-coloured logo on the cap top; nib engraved “4810” and “M”; length: approx. 13.5 cm. 2) Two fountain pens by Waterman, Paris, made of black resin with gilt decorative elements and clips, detachable cap with embossed logos and company name; lengths: approx. 13.5 cm and 13.8 cm. All three pens with age-related signs of wear and micro-scratches; total weight: approx. 70 g.