Caption

Seven weights in the form of bowls—truncated cones; the eighth largest serves as a container for the others, with a hinged lid; closed with a lid; with a movable handle mounted in pinnacles shaped as simplified vases. On the lid stamped 16 MARK, Prussian eagle, BERLIN stamp; 160 engraved on another mark; on the side engraved 152. Late 18th century, Europe, Germany. Weight. Maker: Gwicht, Szewczykowski, Roman 1849–1901., A small metallic container with a hinged lid and a decorative handle sits against a plain gray background. The object is brass-colored with a slightly worn, patinated surface showing darker and lighter areas. The lid features a central ornate arching handle with a rounded finial and two smaller urn-shaped finials on either side. The top also has a raised, stepped section with circular openings. A latch extends down the front of the container from the lid to the body. The body tapers inward toward the base and shows subtle surface marks and scratches. The reflection of the object is faintly visible on the glossy surface beneath it.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_105

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Rights managed

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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 closed lid movable handle mounted pinnacles shaped simplified vases stamped 16 Mark Prussian eagle BERLIN stamp 160 engraved another mark side engraved 152 Late 18th century Europe Germany Weight Maker Gwicht Szewczykowski Roman 1849–1901 small metallic container decorative handle sits plain gray background object brass-colored slightly worn patinated surface showing darker lighter areas lid features central ornate arching handle rounded finial two smaller urn-shaped finials top also raised stepped section circular openings latch extends down front body tapers inward base subtle surface marks scratches reflection faintly visible glossy surface beneath .