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 roughly rectangular dark gray stone with uneven, chipped edges sits against a light gray background, showing a decorative silver-colored metal applique on its top face that features ornate scrollwork, floral motifs, and curved leaf-like forms; the stone surface displays textured gray and brown areas with lighter gray worn patches, while the metal decoration has a polished silvery sheen with small shadowed recesses.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_099

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57.3Mb (1.7Mb) / 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 roughly rectangular dark gray stone uneven chipped edges sits light gray background showing decorative silver-colored metal applique top face features ornate scrollwork floral motifs curved leaf- forms stone surface displays textured gray brown areas lighter gray worn patches metal decoration polished silvery sheen small shadowed recesses.