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Cartier Paris, Diamond pave ring, 18K gold set with round diamonds (approx. 10+ carats TW), signed, c. 1990’s
Cartier Paris, Diamond pave ring, 18K gold set with round diamonds (approx. 10+ carats TW), signed, c. 1990’s
CHRISTOPHER DRESSER (1834-1904) UK
HUKIN & HEATH Birmingham, England
“Bridge” toast rack c.1880
Silver-plate
Marks: H&H (stamped marks), 2554
For more information see: Christopher Dresser, by Widar Halén (Oxford: Phaidon, 1990) illus. 178 (middle), p. 157; Truth, Beauty, Power: Dr. Christopher Dresser 1834-1904, exhib cat. Historical Design, Inc. (New York, 1998) p. 46
H: 4 3/4″ x D: 3 7/8″ x W: 6″
This is an extremely rare model in the form of a stylized “Japanese” foot bridge and is related by the construction elements to the stationary or articulated letter stand.
Another example of this model can be found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
GISELA VON FALKE (b. 1874) Austria
BERNDORFER METALLWARENFABRIK Berndorf, Austria
Covered box c. 1905
Hand hammered silver-plated box with a stylized floral motif and a riveted buttress handle design, mint green suede interior
Marks: Kayser (in a rectangular box with an arch encircling an eagle above)
For more information on Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik see: Blühender Jugendstil – Österreich (Art Nouveau in Blossom – Austria), Firmen und Marken (Companies and Marks), Waltraud Neuwirth, II (Vienna: Selbstverlag Neuwirth, 1991), p. 221; Metallkunst, Kunst vom Jugendstil zur Moderne (1889-1939), Karl H. Bröhan (Berlin: Bröhan Museum, 1990) pp. 20-44.
W: 6 1/4″ x D: 5 1/2″ x H: 2″
Price: $4,800