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 with a movable handle mounted in pinnacles shaped like simplified vases. On the lid: stamped 16 MARK, Prussian eagle, BERLIN stamp; another mark engraved 160; on the side engraved 152. Late 18th century, Germany. Maker: Gwicht unknown role of the creator. Materials: measures and weights., A small metallic container with a hinged lid and ornate handle sits centered against a pale gray background; the object is brass-colored with a slightly aged patina and shows areas of darker tarnish and subtle scratches, the lid topped by a decorative finial and two small urn-shaped knobs, a curved handle with sculpted details arches between them, and the tapered body has a smooth surface with a few small dents and a rounded base that reflects faintly onto the surface beneath.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_103

License type

Rights managed

Available size

88.3Mb (1.0Mb) / 17.1in x 20.0in / 5143 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Seven weights form bowls truncated cones eighth largest serves container hinged lid movable handle mounted pinnacles shaped simplified vases lid stamped 16 Mark Prussian eagle BERLIN stamp another mark engraved 160 side 152 Late 18th century Germany Maker Gwicht unknown role creator Materials measures weights small metallic container ornate handle sits centered pale gray background object brass-colored slightly aged patina areas darker tarnish subtle scratches lid topped decorative finial two small urn-shaped knobs curved handle sculpted details arches them tapered body smooth surface small dents rounded base reflects faintly surface beneath.