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.
1.) Pendant: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 41.8 g; high oval landscape agate cabochon; narrow serrated bezel and simple triangular bail; dimensions of pendant: approx. 33.9 x 22 mm; height: approx. 5.6 mm; matching Venetian link chain; 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 7.4 g; total length: approx. 58 cm. 2.) Bracelet: 585/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 29 g; seven high oval moss, landscape agate and jasper cabochons with lateral progression; narrow serrated bezel; each setting connected by three small loops, partly in yellow gold and some replaced in silver; double safety chains; minor repair areas soldered with tin; dimensions of central setting: approx. 34.7 x 22.4 mm and side settings: approx. 28 x 17.5 mm; total length: approx. 17.5 cm; age-related signs of wear.
750/- yellow gold; total weight: approx. 6.7 g; narrow, slightly raised band form with tapered sides; on the front three set brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling approx. 0.72 ct: 1) one brilliant-cut diamond approx. 0.24 ct, colour: I; clarity: piqué 1. 2) one brilliant-cut diamond approx. 0.23 ct, colour: F; clarity: VVSI-VSI. 3) one brilliant-cut diamond approx. 0.25 ct, colour: H; clarity: SI; width of ring head: approx. 5.7 mm; height: approx. 3.5 mm; inside of shank stamped C.GH and three crowns; ring size: 54.
Gilt brass; rectangular case with folding side handle; glazed on all sides; front with white dial, black Roman numerals and alarm subdial below 6 o’clock with Arabic numerals; movement with balance wheel and striking mechanism; dimensions: approx. 10.6 x 8 x 6.4 cm; key present; movement starts; no guarantee on movement or function.