Religious objects - Silver - 1930-1940
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Mixed lot titled "Cabinet de Curiosités" featuring silver frames signed Del Conte (Florence) with waved fretwork, an oval frame with baroque embossing, a curved-blade cheese knife with a two-prong tip, two vintage onion-shaped pocket watches with enamel dials and roman numerals, a foldable silver-handled comb, and a miniature pierced metal Christmas tree with a 100 lire coin base, all originating from Italy and dating to 1930s–1940s, in good vintage condition with light wear and patina and total weight 247 g.
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Lotto "Cabinet de Curiosités": Silver Frames, Watches and Vintage Objects
Fascinating mixed lot that combines the elegance of Italian silverware with the charm of antique micromechanisms. A varied set ideal for lovers of vintage objets d'art and curiosity collectors.
Lot Details:
Pair of Silver Frames:
A rectangular frame signed Del Conte (Florence), a famous mark of excellence, featuring wavy banding.
An oval frame with embossed baroque-style decorations.
Both are hallmarked and feature a wooden or velvet back.
Cheese Knife:
A distinctive placing with a curved blade and a tip with two prongs (designed to cut and simultaneously serve/skewer hard or semi-hard cheese). The handle is finely decorated with embossing.
Pocket Watches (2 pieces):
Two classic era "onion" watches with enamel dials and Roman numerals.
Note for the buyer: The watches show a splendid patina and signs of wear that enhance their historical character (movement to be serviced).
Grooming and Decorative Accessories:
Folding comb with case in worked silver (foldable comb style).
Miniature metal Christmas tree, punch-marked, a rare desk decorative item. (a 100 lire coin was glued to the base to stabilize it)
Technical Specifications:
Condition: Good vintage condition with normal patina of time.
Hallmarks: Present on the frames, on the handle of the cutlery, and on the base of the tree.
Weight and Dimensions: Mixed lot as shown in the photo.
Lotto "Cabinet de Curiosités": Silver Frames, Watches and Vintage Objects
Fascinating mixed lot that combines the elegance of Italian silverware with the charm of antique micromechanisms. A varied set ideal for lovers of vintage objets d'art and curiosity collectors.
Lot Details:
Pair of Silver Frames:
A rectangular frame signed Del Conte (Florence), a famous mark of excellence, featuring wavy banding.
An oval frame with embossed baroque-style decorations.
Both are hallmarked and feature a wooden or velvet back.
Cheese Knife:
A distinctive placing with a curved blade and a tip with two prongs (designed to cut and simultaneously serve/skewer hard or semi-hard cheese). The handle is finely decorated with embossing.
Pocket Watches (2 pieces):
Two classic era "onion" watches with enamel dials and Roman numerals.
Note for the buyer: The watches show a splendid patina and signs of wear that enhance their historical character (movement to be serviced).
Grooming and Decorative Accessories:
Folding comb with case in worked silver (foldable comb style).
Miniature metal Christmas tree, punch-marked, a rare desk decorative item. (a 100 lire coin was glued to the base to stabilize it)
Technical Specifications:
Condition: Good vintage condition with normal patina of time.
Hallmarks: Present on the frames, on the handle of the cutlery, and on the base of the tree.
Weight and Dimensions: Mixed lot as shown in the photo.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
247 g
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Italy
Height
2 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1930-1940
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