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Tray with handle. Silver-plated metal. Circa 1900. With contrast marks. Tray with lobed contours and three spaces inside and a border of pearls on the edge. It also has a handle that divides its axis in two and is decorated with plant and architectural elements with a clear classicist influence. It has three leaf-shaped legs. The contrasting marks are on the edge.
· Size: 34x34x15 cms
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Ref.: Z0165P
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Twelve handles. Cast iron. 20th century, inspired by antique models. Set of twelve handles composed of one part decorated with simplified plant elements, and another that hangs from the previous one by means of a ring and has a balustrade shape.
· Size: 3x2x10 cms.
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Ref.: Z0205B
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Lady with child and cupid. Porcelain. E. & A. Muller, Germany, 1895-1927. With marks and numbering on the base. The three figures that make up the piece are placed on an oval base supported by scroll-shaped legs and with pearls at the front. A lady with a diadem in her hair, which is tied back, bends down to hold a child; next to her, a cupid appears next to a basket. The base has various numbers and letters (some incised, others written) both on the edge and on the bottom. In this area, there are also the marks that would link the piece to the Porzellanfabrik E.&A. Müller, a factory located in Thuringia (Germany) that was founded in 1890 and made numerous luxury pieces until it was incorporated into the Porzellanfabrik Schönwald AG in 1927, closing definitively after a series of changes around 1938. The two marks seen here were used together from 1895. Weight: 0.4 kg.
· Size: 13x9x16 cms.
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Ref.: Z1227A
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Children and Bacchus. Biscuit porcelain. Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, 20th century. With marks on the base. On an oval base are three child figures, one reclining, one sitting and the third standing. The grapes, bunches of grapes, leaves and a cup that they represent link the piece to a Bacchic scene and to the Roman god associated with wine. It was a very popular theme in 19th century porcelain, to the point that several pieces similar to the present model are known to be preserved in private collections.
· Size: 10x11x15 cms.
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Ref.: Z1227C
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Centerpiece. Glass and silver. 20th century. With contrast marks. Centerpiece made of white transparent glass decorated with simple geometric motifs arranged in stripes, alternating a space with these elements in a larger size and greater transparency and other triangular ones with a very dense decoration. The background of the piece combines the same elements. The base, made of silver, does not show any decoration other than a simple play of curves, to focus attention on the glass and the delicacy of its work. Illegible markings.
· Size: 25x25x12 cms.
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Ref.: ZF0216
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Wine tasting glass. Silver. MG, Spain, 20th century. With contrast marks. A wine tasting glass with a spiral pattern on the outside and an openwork handle with simple geometric elements made of silver in its colour. On the inside, the bottom features a circle with an engraving inspired by a certain 8-real coin from the reign of Charles III, made of silver and dated 1762. The hallmarks, located on the outside in the area of the edge, link the creation of the piece with Spain, dating it to the 20th century. Weight: 78 grams.
· Size: 11.5x9x3 cms.
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Ref.: ZF0959
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Centerpiece. Carved cut glass. 20th century. It is defective. Cup-shaped centrepiece made of clear carved glass with geometric elements on its outer surface. Weight: 12 kg.
· Size: 33x33x26 cms.
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Ref.: ZF1138
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Green glass siphon; Vounatsos. Metal, glass. Paris, France, ca. 1920. Siphon with a silver-plated metal head and engraved words (Vounatsos Freres on one side; on the other side you can read, among others, the place where the piece was made, Paris), and a green glass body with an acid etching. This type of container for water or carbonated drinks was very popular towards the middle of the 20th century, and before, in line with the popularity of soft drinks.
· Size: 10x10x30,5 cms
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Ref.: ZF114407
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Siphon; Brasserie Flad, Albi. Metal, glass. France, circa 1920. It has damage. Siphon with silver-plated metal head and engraved markings (L. Perrot & Charpentier/ Chateaumeillant) and clear etched glass body (Brasserie L. Flad /Albi) referring to the establishment of Léopold Flad, founded in the French town of Albi in 1822 (and which closed in 1964). Such vessels for water or carbonated drinks were very popular towards the middle of the 20th century, and before, in line with the popularity of soft drinks.
· Size: 10x10x32,5 cms
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Ref.: ZF114413
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Acid etched.
· Size: 10x10x31,5 cms.
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Ref.: ZF114426
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Cupid with boar. Glass. 19th century. Glass cameo depicting a cherub or cupid accompanied by a boar, modelled on an amethyst from the Thomas Dundass Collection, reproduced in an engraving by Thomas Worlidge (One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863, James Vallentin).
· Size: 2,5x0,2x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128401
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Cameo or intaglio, portrait. Glass. Possibly Spain, 19th century. Glass cameo with a profile bust of a male figure with a curly wig and a bow tying a low ponytail. Based on comparisons with other portraits, it is possible that this is of Charles IV (Portici, 11 November 1748 - Naples, 19 January 1819; King of Spain from 1788 to 1808). Compare with the painting by Juan Bauzil (Charles IV de Espaldas, National Heritage, Spain), or the Profile of Charles IV, King of Spain (1748-1819) which appears in the "Collection of Portraits of Their Majesties, Princes and Infants of Spain, Drawn by Antonio Carnicero, Court Painter and engraved by Brunetti" (1802 Etching and burin, intaglio. National Library. Madrid).
· Size: 2,9x0,5x2,7 cms
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Ref.: ZF128405
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Cameo or intaglio, Triptolemus. Glass. 19th century. Mythological scene with the Greek word “karilaos” (pseudo-signature) showing a young man standing in front of a chariot drawn by a monster with a serpent body, feathered wings and two heads, on which another male figure is depicted. Triptolemus was a demigod and hero of Greek mythology who was depicted as a young man with a diadem on his head, with his winged chariot drawn by dragons or snakes. Such pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers.
· Size: 3x0,4x2,6 cms.
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Ref.: ZF128406
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Cameo or intaglio. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Blue glass cameo depicting a scene with a marked classical influence, in which a man with a diadem, half-naked and seated, is seen being grabbed by the legs by another bearded man, under the watchful gaze of two other male figures. The scene is set in a rich interior, hence the presence of the curtain, the table and the torch holder. This type of piece was created in large numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 2,7x0,2x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128409
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Cameo or intaglio, Urania. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. The half-naked female figure seated and holding a sphere is often associated with the Muse of Astronomy and Astrology, Urania. Compare the piece with the intaglio by Giovanni Pilcher, which is also considered to represent this muse, made before 1791 and which It is kept in the British Museum in London. Such pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected to form collections.
· Size: 2,2x0,4x2,5 cms
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Ref.: ZF128410
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Cameo, Apollo and Marsyas. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Cameo or intaglio depicting the bound satyr Marsyas, Apollo standing and holding a lyre, and Olympus kneeling. Compare this piece with the so-called Seal of Nero, an intaglio belonging to Lorenzo de' Medici (Farnese Collection) that is in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy. Such pieces were produced in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 1,6x0,2x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128411
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Cameo or intaglio, dancer. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. The female figure, in a dancing attitude and holding a vessel, can be identified with a dancing Maenad. These divine female beings often appeared in the procession of the god Bacchus (Dionysus), differing from the Bacchantes or Bassarides in that the latter were mortal. These types of pieces were created in significant numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, often collecting several of them together.
· Size: 1,8x0,2x2,5 cms
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Ref.: ZF128415
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Cameo or intaglio, Hercules against the Nemean lion. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. The figurative representation of a muscular man wrestling with a lion is common in this type of neoclassical intaglio. It is considered to have been influenced by works by Pichler and Calandrelli, who in turn were inspired by an early piece by Nicolo. Poniatowski (etching by Thomas Worlidge, 1757, London British Museum, Dep. Prints and Drawings no. 1859.0709.889) made an engraving with this or a similar image. Such pieces were produced in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 1,4x0,2x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128417
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Cameo or intaglio, Emperor. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Profile of a relatively young man dressed in Roman armour and wearing a laurel wreath or diadem, in the manner of the Emperors of Ancient Rome. Such pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 1,8x0,2x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128418
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Cameo or intaglio, male portrait. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Male profile with long hair and a moustache, following a fashion that can be seen, for example, in some portraits of the French king Louis XIII. This type of piece was created in significant numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by the travellers of the Grand Tour, often several are brought together to make collections.
· Size: 1,8x0,4x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128419
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Cameo or intaglio, male portrait. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Male profile with short hair divided into wavy locks reminiscent, for example, of portraits of Julius Caesar and his dynasty. These types of pieces were created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, often being collected several to make collections.
· Size: 1,8x0,4x2 cms
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Ref.: ZF128420
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Cameo or intaglio, Lady. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. Profile of a woman with her hair tied back in a bun and adorned with a ribbon, following the usual way of depicting prominent ladies of Ancient Rome. This type of piece was created in significant numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by travelers. of the Grand Tour, often several being brought together to make collections.
· Size: 1,4x0,3x1,8 cms
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Ref.: ZF128421
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Cameo or intaglio. Glass. Possibly Italy, 19th century. It features a half-naked human figure holding an object in one hand and pointing at it with the other. This type of piece was created in large numbers as they were highly prized as souvenirs by Grand Tour travellers, and several were often collected together to form collections.
· Size: 1,4x0,2x1,8 cms
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Ref.: ZF128422
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Cameo or intaglio, Cupid guiding lions. Glass. Possibly, Italy, 19th century. In the foreground, we can see a naked, winged child figure, Cupid (or Eros, god of love), leading two lions, who pull a chariot (note the wheel). These scenes were common in divine processions, especially in the case of Cibeles or Mars. These types of pieces were created in significant numbers as they were highly appreciated as souvenirs by travellers on the Grand Tour, and several were often brought together to make collections.
· Size: 2,5x0,4x1,7 cms
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Ref.: ZF128423
