georg adam scheid - Georg Adam Scheid, Vienna - Matchbox holder - Silver - Pyrogène
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Single silver pyrogène by Georg Adam Scheid, Vienna, circa 1900, in good used condition with minor signs of aging, featuring a hand-painted Belle Époque miniature.
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Pyrogène Belle Époque in silver Georg Adam Scheid – Painted miniature – Vienna ca. 1900
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DESCRIPTION
Rare antique pyrogène (pocket matchbox case) in solid silver, Georg Adam Scheid, a prominent Viennese house active at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.
The face is adorned with a hand-painted polychrome miniature depicting an elegant Belle Époque woman in a black dress, in a dancing and theatrical pose. The setting is finely executed and particularly expressive, typical of the fashionable and artistic aesthetic of the period.
The object features a compact and refined design, with a functional original hinge. This type of pyrogène was an accessory for smokers or women's handbags, straddling the line between a utilitarian item and a display jewelry piece.
Features
Material: solid silver
Jeweler / house: Georg Adam Scheid (Vienna)
- Epoch: circa 1890–1915
Height: 4.8 cm
Decor: hand-painted miniature in multiple colors.
Mechanism: functional hinge.
Condition: good antique condition, micro-scratches consistent with age, very well-preserved painted decoration.
Rare decorative object, sought after for its combination of silver, a Belle Époque miniature, and high-quality Viennese provenance. Ideal for collections, display cases, or enthusiasts of antique smoking objects.
Carefully look at the photos, they serve as a description.
Pyrogène Belle Époque in silver Georg Adam Scheid – Painted miniature – Vienna ca. 1900
⸻
DESCRIPTION
Rare antique pyrogène (pocket matchbox case) in solid silver, Georg Adam Scheid, a prominent Viennese house active at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.
The face is adorned with a hand-painted polychrome miniature depicting an elegant Belle Époque woman in a black dress, in a dancing and theatrical pose. The setting is finely executed and particularly expressive, typical of the fashionable and artistic aesthetic of the period.
The object features a compact and refined design, with a functional original hinge. This type of pyrogène was an accessory for smokers or women's handbags, straddling the line between a utilitarian item and a display jewelry piece.
Features
Material: solid silver
Jeweler / house: Georg Adam Scheid (Vienna)
- Epoch: circa 1890–1915
Height: 4.8 cm
Decor: hand-painted miniature in multiple colors.
Mechanism: functional hinge.
Condition: good antique condition, micro-scratches consistent with age, very well-preserved painted decoration.
Rare decorative object, sought after for its combination of silver, a Belle Époque miniature, and high-quality Viennese provenance. Ideal for collections, display cases, or enthusiasts of antique smoking objects.
Carefully look at the photos, they serve as a description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
0 g
Title additional information
Pyrogène
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Austria
Manufacturer/ Brand
georg adam scheid
Material
Silver
Designer/Artist/Maker
Georg Adam Scheid, Vienna
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated Period
Circa 1900
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