Caption

Seven weights in the form of bowls—truncated cones; the eighth largest serves as a container for the others and has a hinged lid. Closed with a lid, with a movable handle mounted in pinnacles shaped like simplified vases. On the lid stamped 16 MARK, Prussian eagle, BERLIN stamp; 160 engraved on another mark; 152 engraved on the side. Late 18th century, Germany. Weight. Creator: Gwicht, Szewczykowski, Roman 1849–1901., A small metal bucket-like vessel with a hinged decorative lid and handle, shown against a plain light gray background; the object is metallic brass in color with areas of darker tarnish and patina, featuring rounded finials and curved ornamental supports, a rope-like rim detail, two small projecting bracket-like elements on the sides, and a reflective surface beneath that shows a faint mirrored outline.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_101

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Rights managed

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88.3Mb (1.4Mb) / 17.1in x 20.0in / 5143 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Seven weights form bowls truncated cones eighth largest serves container hinged lid Closed lid movable handle mounted pinnacles shaped simplified vases stamped 16 Mark Prussian eagle BERLIN stamp 160 engraved another mark 152 engraved side Late 18th century Germany Weight Creator Gwicht Szewczykowski Roman 1849–1901 small metal bucket- vessel hinged decorative lid handle shown plain light gray background object metallic brass color areas darker tarnish patina featuring rounded finials curved ornamental supports rope- rim detail two small projecting bracket- elements sides reflective surface beneath faint mirrored outline.