Cruet set (5) - Opal glass - silver (750–800) - wood - bone
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Five-piece mid-19th century Bohemian–Austrian Biedermeier menage ensemble with opalglas vessels and silver mounts on a hand-turned wooden stand, including horn/ivory inlays, dimensions 25 × 19 × 19 cm, in good condition.
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This significant museum-worthy Biedermeier ménage-en-ensemble from the Bohemian-Austrian region, dating to the first half of the 19th century, features the finest hand-enamelled opal glass vessels with silver mounts, mounted on an original hand-turned wooden stand, extraordinary in both style and form!
A rare and completely preserved table ensemble from the mid-19th century in the Bohemian-Austrian cultural area. The elegant ménage set consists of four finely worked opal glass vessels with hand-painted polychrome enamel decoration, original silver mounts, and a high-quality turned wooden carrier with horn/ivory appliqués.
The individual vessels are monogrammed with “O”, “S”, “P” and “M” and were originally intended to hold oil, salt, pepper, and vinegar/mustard (Mostrich/Senf). Notably, the exceptionally harmonious form paired with the extremely finely executed glass painting clearly exceeds the quality of ordinary bourgeois ménages of this period.
The silver mounts have been tested and show a clear silver reaction; unmarked, but presumably continental silver of the 19th century. The original wooden stand bears a beautifully grown patina and underscores the authenticity of the ensemble.
The condition is remarkably good for its age. Minimal age-related wear to the gold decor and enamel painting does not impair the overall impression. Completeness and original association are very rare among comparable objects.
A museal-looking collector’s item with extraordinary decorative impact – an authentic testament to the refined table culture of the Biedermeier and early Historicism.
Origin:
Bohemia / Austria-Hungary, circa 1845–1865
Material:
Opal glass, hand-painted and enameled, silver mounts, wood, horn/ivory
Condition:
Very good original condition for its age with minimal signs of wear.
An exceptionally elegant and rarely fully preserved ménage ensemble with high decorative and collector’s quality.
INFO:
SILVER tested with test acid (see the last photos)!
The oil flask may have once had a handle piece… there are at least traces of breakage visible (see photos)!
The opal glass shows slight abrasion. - blackened, streaky staining (see photos)!
It is authentic & original, its condition is more than good… It is functional and ready to use!!
This significant museum-worthy Biedermeier ménage-en-ensemble from the Bohemian-Austrian region, dating to the first half of the 19th century, features the finest hand-enamelled opal glass vessels with silver mounts, mounted on an original hand-turned wooden stand, extraordinary in both style and form!
A rare and completely preserved table ensemble from the mid-19th century in the Bohemian-Austrian cultural area. The elegant ménage set consists of four finely worked opal glass vessels with hand-painted polychrome enamel decoration, original silver mounts, and a high-quality turned wooden carrier with horn/ivory appliqués.
The individual vessels are monogrammed with “O”, “S”, “P” and “M” and were originally intended to hold oil, salt, pepper, and vinegar/mustard (Mostrich/Senf). Notably, the exceptionally harmonious form paired with the extremely finely executed glass painting clearly exceeds the quality of ordinary bourgeois ménages of this period.
The silver mounts have been tested and show a clear silver reaction; unmarked, but presumably continental silver of the 19th century. The original wooden stand bears a beautifully grown patina and underscores the authenticity of the ensemble.
The condition is remarkably good for its age. Minimal age-related wear to the gold decor and enamel painting does not impair the overall impression. Completeness and original association are very rare among comparable objects.
A museal-looking collector’s item with extraordinary decorative impact – an authentic testament to the refined table culture of the Biedermeier and early Historicism.
Origin:
Bohemia / Austria-Hungary, circa 1845–1865
Material:
Opal glass, hand-painted and enameled, silver mounts, wood, horn/ivory
Condition:
Very good original condition for its age with minimal signs of wear.
An exceptionally elegant and rarely fully preserved ménage ensemble with high decorative and collector’s quality.
INFO:
SILVER tested with test acid (see the last photos)!
The oil flask may have once had a handle piece… there are at least traces of breakage visible (see photos)!
The opal glass shows slight abrasion. - blackened, streaky staining (see photos)!
It is authentic & original, its condition is more than good… It is functional and ready to use!!
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Biedermeier
Specific region of origin
Böhmen
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
5
Country of origin
Austria
Material
Opal glass - silver (750–800) - wood - bone
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
25 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
mid 19th century
