Themed collection - Gilded brass decoration.

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Antique decorative set in gilded brass dating to the second half of the 19th century, comprising a finely engraved circular dish, a matching engraved ladle, a cylindrical brass case and a key-shaped corkscrew.

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Ancient Brass Set – Plate engraved, ladle, cylindrical case and corkscrew in the shape of a key – 19th century

Description
Ancient brass set comprising:

A circular plate finely engraved with a radiating floral motif
Dimensions:
Height: 2 cm
Diameter: 26 cm
Weight: 182 g

A matching ladle with handle engraved with stylized geometric motifs
Dimensions:
Height: 7 cm
Width: 40 cm
Diameter: 15 cm
Weight: 387 g

A cylindrical brass case (probably an old utilitarian case or wick-holder)
Dimensions:
Height: 20 cm
Diameter: 6 cm
Weight: 201 g

An antique corkscrew in the shape of a key (model called “mechanical key”)
The corkscrew presents a typical 19th-century form: decorative gripping ring and blade integrated into the shaft. This type of object was common in travel sets and bourgeois dining services.
Beautiful even patina across the ensemble. Signs of use consistent with age.
Dimensions:
Height
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Height: 2 cm
Weight: 301 g

Era
Second half of the 19th century (circa 1850–1900).
The key-shaped corkscrew model is characteristic of this period.
The engraved decoration on the plate and ladle evokes a Mediterranean artisanal craftsmanship of the 19th century.

Provenance
Southern Europe for the corkscrew
Regional artisanal production for the engraved pieces

Condition
Good overall condition.
Old patina preserved.
Normal signs of use

Ancient Brass Set – Plate engraved, ladle, cylindrical case and corkscrew in the shape of a key – 19th century

Description
Ancient brass set comprising:

A circular plate finely engraved with a radiating floral motif
Dimensions:
Height: 2 cm
Diameter: 26 cm
Weight: 182 g

A matching ladle with handle engraved with stylized geometric motifs
Dimensions:
Height: 7 cm
Width: 40 cm
Diameter: 15 cm
Weight: 387 g

A cylindrical brass case (probably an old utilitarian case or wick-holder)
Dimensions:
Height: 20 cm
Diameter: 6 cm
Weight: 201 g

An antique corkscrew in the shape of a key (model called “mechanical key”)
The corkscrew presents a typical 19th-century form: decorative gripping ring and blade integrated into the shaft. This type of object was common in travel sets and bourgeois dining services.
Beautiful even patina across the ensemble. Signs of use consistent with age.
Dimensions:
Height
Width: 20 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Height: 2 cm
Weight: 301 g

Era
Second half of the 19th century (circa 1850–1900).
The key-shaped corkscrew model is characteristic of this period.
The engraved decoration on the plate and ladle evokes a Mediterranean artisanal craftsmanship of the 19th century.

Provenance
Southern Europe for the corkscrew
Regional artisanal production for the engraved pieces

Condition
Good overall condition.
Old patina preserved.
Normal signs of use

Details

Number of objects
4
Type
Gilded brass decoration.
Condition
Good
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Objects sold
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