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Pair of antique silhouette miniatures (a man and a woman in profile) in handmade frames, signed “Johann George Moscheffer” with 1807 inscribed on the back and base, dating from 1800–1850, made of wood and glass from Germany, external 15 × 9 cm and internal 13 × 7 cm, in fair condition with wear and possible small pieces missing.
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A pair of antique miniature silhouettes, depicting a man and a woman in profile, with original handmade frames and the original signature "Johann George Moscheffer", dating from 1807 on the back and beneath the silhouettes. This method was developed as a relatively inexpensive alternative to the costly portraits painted in this period. Condition: Used/Reasonable; one of the frames features a missing inlaid wood corner, the brushed silver-tone edging surrounding the silhouettes is damaged on both, more so on the female silhouette. The brown paper covering is deteriorating in places, in keeping with age.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
Translated by Google TranslateA pair of antique miniature silhouettes, depicting a man and a woman in profile, with original handmade frames and the original signature "Johann George Moscheffer", dating from 1807 on the back and beneath the silhouettes. This method was developed as a relatively inexpensive alternative to the costly portraits painted in this period. Condition: Used/Reasonable; one of the frames features a missing inlaid wood corner, the brushed silver-tone edging surrounding the silhouettes is damaged on both, more so on the female silhouette. The brown paper covering is deteriorating in places, in keeping with age.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Glass, Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
External height
15 cm
External width
9 cm
Internal height
13 cm
Internal width
7 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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