Themed collection - Pewter objects - Warner Bros, Delfi e altri
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A collection of 12 pewter items: 10 entirely in pewter; 2 with pewter inserts on leather and glass (album and Bonbonnière). The period ranges from the 1940s-1950s up to the 1990s. The provenance is European; Italian and German in particular.
Brands: Warner Bros (Speedy Gonzales), Delfi (tall vase), CB (sugar shaker), gb (album).
The tallest object (the photograph album) measures 30 cm in height, the smallest (Speedy Gonzales) about 7 cm.
The general condition is very good. A beer stein and a coffee pot have the lid not hinged. Each object is carefully documented in the gallery to allow for personal appraisal.
Insured shipping.
Happy bidding.
Detail:
- Photo album in embossed pewter, with relief depicting “The Marriage of the Virgin.”
Leather backdecorated in antique gold required.
Interior with 50 sheets (100 pages) of satin paper and moiré orange fabric guard sheets.
Italian production “gb,” patent 154961, years 1980-1990.
Kept in original box with typographic label. In perfect condition, never used.
Weight 2500 g.
Measure 31 x 30 cm.
- Pewter kettle stamped in multiple languages, probably Italian small workshop production (the brand is not fully legible), years 1940-1950, hemispherical body with ornate handle and wooden grip. Height about 22 cm.
- Pewter vase 95%, stamped Delfi, Italian workshop production, years 1960-1980, ribbed body and flared mouth. Height about 22 cm.
- Pewter sugar shaker 95%, branded CB, Italian workshop production years 1970-1980, bulbous body with feet and ornate handles, lid with pinecone knob. Height about 13 cm.
- Small pewter beer mug branded ZINN 95%, German production, 1960-1980, oval body with trilobed spout and scroll handle. Height about 9 cm.
- Pewter pot 95%, Italian production, years 1970-1980, globular body with wavy rim. Height about 8 cm.
- Pewter figurine of Speedy Gonzales, branded Warner Bros. Italian licensed production, 1970-1980, wooden base. Height about 7 cm.
- Pair of German pewter tankards 94%. Cast-in-place with architectural relief and female figure, dedicated to Munich, Bavaria. Height about 13 cm.
- German pewter coffee pot. Cast-in-place with floral relief. Height about 15 cm.
- 95% pewter perfume burner, Italian production, 1960-1970, circular body with decorated edge and perforated lid with an oak-gnob knob. Height about 11 cm.
- Bonbonnière in transparent glass with pewter floral appliqués, Italian or Swiss production, years 1970-1990, lid with a horseshoe-knob and a pewter filigree crown. Height about 15 cm."
Seller's Story
I love the ways in which time and necessity fall upon things. I collect stamps, Sardinian memories, and vintage items.
When the object has told its story, I let it go. The auction is the ritual that gives objects back their scene. Each sale renews the life of things.
Translated by Google TranslateA collection of 12 pewter items: 10 entirely in pewter; 2 with pewter inserts on leather and glass (album and Bonbonnière). The period ranges from the 1940s-1950s up to the 1990s. The provenance is European; Italian and German in particular.
Brands: Warner Bros (Speedy Gonzales), Delfi (tall vase), CB (sugar shaker), gb (album).
The tallest object (the photograph album) measures 30 cm in height, the smallest (Speedy Gonzales) about 7 cm.
The general condition is very good. A beer stein and a coffee pot have the lid not hinged. Each object is carefully documented in the gallery to allow for personal appraisal.
Insured shipping.
Happy bidding.
Detail:
- Photo album in embossed pewter, with relief depicting “The Marriage of the Virgin.”
Leather backdecorated in antique gold required.
Interior with 50 sheets (100 pages) of satin paper and moiré orange fabric guard sheets.
Italian production “gb,” patent 154961, years 1980-1990.
Kept in original box with typographic label. In perfect condition, never used.
Weight 2500 g.
Measure 31 x 30 cm.
- Pewter kettle stamped in multiple languages, probably Italian small workshop production (the brand is not fully legible), years 1940-1950, hemispherical body with ornate handle and wooden grip. Height about 22 cm.
- Pewter vase 95%, stamped Delfi, Italian workshop production, years 1960-1980, ribbed body and flared mouth. Height about 22 cm.
- Pewter sugar shaker 95%, branded CB, Italian workshop production years 1970-1980, bulbous body with feet and ornate handles, lid with pinecone knob. Height about 13 cm.
- Small pewter beer mug branded ZINN 95%, German production, 1960-1980, oval body with trilobed spout and scroll handle. Height about 9 cm.
- Pewter pot 95%, Italian production, years 1970-1980, globular body with wavy rim. Height about 8 cm.
- Pewter figurine of Speedy Gonzales, branded Warner Bros. Italian licensed production, 1970-1980, wooden base. Height about 7 cm.
- Pair of German pewter tankards 94%. Cast-in-place with architectural relief and female figure, dedicated to Munich, Bavaria. Height about 13 cm.
- German pewter coffee pot. Cast-in-place with floral relief. Height about 15 cm.
- 95% pewter perfume burner, Italian production, 1960-1970, circular body with decorated edge and perforated lid with an oak-gnob knob. Height about 11 cm.
- Bonbonnière in transparent glass with pewter floral appliqués, Italian or Swiss production, years 1970-1990, lid with a horseshoe-knob and a pewter filigree crown. Height about 15 cm."
Seller's Story
I love the ways in which time and necessity fall upon things. I collect stamps, Sardinian memories, and vintage items.
When the object has told its story, I let it go. The auction is the ritual that gives objects back their scene. Each sale renews the life of things.
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Number of objects
12
Type
Pewter objects
Brand
Warner Bros, Delfi e altri
Period
Mid 20th century
Country of origin
Germany, Italy
Condition
Very good
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