Caption

Jewellery die, Approximately hexagonal die with a relief rectangular reserve enclosed at the ends by two leaves. At the top and bottom of the reserve are floral and plant decorations and scrolls. Probably a jeweller's die for making semi-finished products, 2nd half of the 19th century, Germany. Die; height 3 cm, width 6 cm, depth 3 cm., A metallic, octagonal object sits against a pale gray background, showing a raised, ornate central plaque with a horizontal blank panel flanked by symmetrical scrollwork and leafy flourishes; above the panel is a decorative motif including a rose and ribbon-like elements, and the metal surface displays a textured, slightly worn finish with darker areas along the lower edge.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_096

License type

Rights managed

Available size

57.3Mb (1.5Mb) / 14.9in x 14.9in / 4475 x 4475 (300dpi)

Keywords

Jewellery die Approximately hexagonal die relief rectangular reserve enclosed ends two leaves top bottom reserve floral plant decorations scrolls jeweller's die semi-finished products 2nd half 19th century Germany Die height 3 cm width 6 cm depth 3 cm metallic octagonal object sits pale gray background showing raised ornate central plaque horizontal blank panel flanked symmetrical scrollwork leafy flourishes panel decorative motif rose ribbon- elements metal surface displays textured slightly worn finish darker areas lower edge.