Large ensemble of angel figures, Wendt & Kühn, Grünhainichen in the Erzgebirge, 20th century
Erzgebirgische Holzschnitzkunst des traditionsreichsten und bekanntesten Herstellers; umfangreiches Orchester mit 28 Einzelfiguren, stehend und sitzend, jeweils mit Instrumenten; die Figuren stammen aus mehreren Jahrzehnten und weisen sämtlich Defekte auf (kleine Abplatzungen, abgebrochene oder fehlende Elemente); am Boden zumeist mit originalen Firmenaufklebern aus unterschiedlichen Jahrzehnten, teils mit alten Preisschildern; Höhe der Figuren: ca. 3,8-6 cm; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 314 g.
Erzgebirge woodcarving by the region’s most traditional and renowned manufacturer; extensive orchestra comprising 28 individual figures, standing and seated, each with instruments; the figures originate from various decades and all show defects (small chips, broken or missing parts); undersides mostly with original company labels from different decades, partly with old price tags; height of figures: approx. 3.8-6 cm; total weight: approx. 314 g.
Silver-plated, 90 gage; 10 lobster forks in two different designs with lobster motif: 6 pieces stamped with unidentified mark, gage number and the inscription “MARTIN”, length: ca. 18.4 cm; 4 pieces stamped with “ER”, “MEMA” as well as “18-8”, length: ca. 17.6 cm; age-related signs of wear, one fork bent; total weight: ca. 242 g.
Brass, silver-plated and tarnish-protected (Epbrass); total weight: ca. 228 g; three-piece cream set consisting of: 1) sugar bowl with compressed spherical, vertically gadrooned wall; height: ca. 4.2 cm. 2) cream jug with compressed spherical, vertically gadrooned wall, wide flared spout and rim and high-set ear-shaped handle; height: ca. 6.8 cm. 3) serving tray of oval form with slightly flared, vertically gadrooned rim; dimensions: ca. 22.6 x 12.5 cm. All pieces with manufacturer’s paper label on the underside, tray additionally stamped; all pieces with age-related signs of wear.
Silver-plated; total weight (with packaging): ca. 108 g; eight originally packed, sealed espresso or mocha spoons of the “Malmaison” décor; length: ca. 10 cm.
Metal (brass?); vase (possibly incense burner without lid?) of classical bulbous form with short, outward-flaring neck on a pierced base; body with rich gold and enamel decoration; two main sides with scenic depictions as well as Asian and floral ornamentation; later decorative mount at the neck with two cherub heads and a floral frame around the opening; good condition with minor age-related signs of wear (occasional light gold abrasion); height: approx. 26 cm; weight: approx. 2.2 kg.