John & Rico's
Fine Antique metalwork from
Biedermeier to Bauhaus
____________________________________________________
Fine antique Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze, Iron, White Metal, Copper and Gold objects from The Drawing Room Collection.
As with most of our pages, clicking on the image will take you to a page of detailed photographs of the subject
Gift wrapping is available for smaller items and of course we can ship purchases to most destinations via UPS, U.S. Postal or Fedex.
We have listed below a new category: to view those pages click on the link.
Link to MILITARIA: Breast Star, Badges, Medals, etc.
Link to Ink wells and Inkstands
____________________________________________________________________
# 5100. A fine and rare German Jewelry Box. Designed and manufactured by Erhard & Sohne. Circa 1910. The technique is called Intarsia. As quoted from "Modern Art of Metalwork" at the Brohan Museum in Berlin: "The Intarsia played a major role from 1904 to the 1920's; Intarsia works of wood and brass, where the technical quality consists in the durable combination of the materials through their being pressed conjointly against a roughly milled metal substrate." "Erhard was the leading company in Germany in the sector of brassware." This box is made of brass, tree health wood (erica aborea) and probably designed by Walter Klein around 1910. It is unmarked. Condition: patina scuffing; one of the four wood pad feet is missing; there is no metal loss or delamination of the wood inlay. There is no key to the lock; the inside velvet is in good condition with the exception of the top storage level: one side of the tray is frayed. Size: 7.25" tall x 11.45" wide and 8.15" deep. The decor theme are fairy tales. A strong Secession (Art Nouveau) style is evident on all sides. This is a magnificent example in a rare large size. P.O.R.
# 5095. For the serious Oenophile or wine aficionados or connoisseur: A matched set of four (4) 19th century wine tasters. Egyptian Revival Style. This set retains its original leather covered box. English; fully hallmarked on the reverse of each taster. Gold wash over parts of the bowl. Elaborate bright work designs in the bowl with the center decoration a wreath of grapes and leaves. The bright work designs tend to be cut through the gold gilt surface revealing silver color. Each taster is approximately 8.5" long; the bowl is 2.87" diameter and the box is 10" square. Age: the style of the decoration is consistent with circa 1874 and the registry mark indicates a production date from that year. Condition: the tasters are in fine condition; the box has a left side lid split. We believe that this set is silver plate and are selling it as such. The Hallmarks state: "M" "H" "& Co" "S" and the last one is a crown over the initials "EP" .Price for the boxed set is $2,500.00.
Item Metal 2. A fine pewter charger. Size: 16.5" diameter. Inscribed on the wide front view rim with the name of Elizabeth Blackwell. Marks: very faint hall mark on the back of this large charger. Condition: considerable patina scuffing to the surface and an old hole repair to the inner bowl. P.O.R.
# 5114. A Pair of early 19th century Wine Coolers. Each hallmarked in the underside. Sheffield: Copper with double layers inside and outside with silver. The hallmarks seem to be French though we are not sure. The hall mark includes the word: "Double" with the initials "F: J" also there is a star with rays. We could find the word "Double" in a reference book that lists French Silver plate marks. We really don't know where these wine coolers were made but presume that some ebay viewer will know what they are looking at. Size: the foot is 5.25" across; app. 8.5" tall; 9.5" wide at the handles; the interior can is 4.25" across and 5.25" deep. Condition: some wear through the silver to the copper on the edges; one cooler has a dent in the base and the other a dent in the cover 'lid'. The handles have a shell and leaf decoration. The interior metal cans are intact and appear to be consistent with the age of the rest. Price for the pair is: $3,850.00.
# 5057. A pair of Andirons, circa 1882. Brass with iron shanks. Consistent with designs by J.L. Mott Iron Works. Size: 20.5" tall; 7.5" wide and 25" deep. Condition: highly polished with no losses. The iron shanks appear to be period. A large egg shaped ball is centered between a pair of three dimensional stylized flowers all supported by a large arrow shaped footed plinth. The spirit of this pair of andirons is reflected in designs pictured in "A Brass Menagerie" Metalwork of the Aesthetic Movement written by Anna Tobin D'Ambrosio for an exhibition at the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute. Pages 58, 59, and 60 detail information about Mott Iron Works including a pair of andirons designed by Herter Brothers for the William Vanderbilt House in New York City. Price: $3,850.00.
# 5024. An Art Nouveau Goblet, c. 1903. Silver, gilded silver, garnets, height 7" (18cm). Marked "Munchen-900- (indistinctly) Beiden". We are not positive of the maker, we just know that this item was made in Munich. This organic form represents a pomegranate with the upper body supported on a stem encircled with leaves and vines. The goblet itself if set with garnets representing the seeds of the pomegranate. This theme of the goblet has been documented on page 105 of "Art Nouveau in Munich" a catalogue of an exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art written by Kathryn Bloom Hiesinger published in 1988. ISBN 0-8763-076-6. Form on page 105 (#81) was designed by Ernst Riegel (1871-1939) and the text states "The form of the vessel recalls that of Late Gothic 'apple goblets,' although it has been reinterpreted in the sense of floral Jugendstil to form a tree with roots and pruned foliage." The goblets shown here is thematically similar using the pomegranate as the stylized design element. P.O.R.
Offering an unusual Silver Jewel encrusted walking stick or cane handle. Hallmarked: very hard to make out but "800" plus what appears to be a rose and we can't make out the last hallmark. We use the Wiener Werkstatte in the title description because of the stylized roses used in the design. That design was first used by I believe by Koloman Moser. He worked closely with Josef Hoffmann and it is hard to sometime distinguish designs attributed to either. So . . . we have an 800 silver cane handle encrusted with hand set semi-precious jewels: lots of them. Amethysts, opals, turquoise, coral, baroque pearls, etc. Size: 4" long at the longest and 3" tall at the tallest. Fits very easily in the hand. Don't know if this was for a lady or a gentleman. From a private collection of item owned by a Hungarian Family of note. Price: $1,500.00.
# 4462. A signed Bradley & Hubbard Smokers Table in the Egyptian Revival Style. Size: the tray is 24" from the floor and it is 14" in diameter. Condition: appears to be original paint to the stand; the brass tray has drink rings and use patina consistent with use and age. The materials: the standard shaft is cast iron and the tray is brass. The tray is marked on the underside with the Bradley & Hubbard factory mark. Made probably within 10 years either side of 1900. Price: $650.00.
# 4843. A Japanesque / Aesthetic American Revival tea service. c. 1870's. Consisting of a large water urn (brass spout with ivory handles) which is 17" tall; two lidded pots one 11.5" tall and one 10.5" tall; a creamer, covered sugar, waste bowl PLUS an extra lidded pot 11.5" tall. There are 8 pieces in all. Marker: form number 960 - Taunton Silver Plate Co. Quadruple Plate. The extra lidded pot is marked the same with the exception it is Triple Plate. There is no tray. Condition: the set with the exception of the extra lidded pot has been re-silvered and the urn has a burner replaced and does not exactly fit into the open burner/font slot. The extra lidded pot has the original worn plate and the design is different on the single pot. The decorations on the service include fans, birds, flowers and three dimensional Japanese characters. The figures on the water urn are almost 5" tall and depict a geisha wearing a kimono holding a fan. This set could have easily been in the exhibition "The Japan Idea Art and Life in Victorian America" hosted by the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford Connecticut a number of years ago. The catalogue was edited by William Hosley. Price for the service is: $1,950.00.
# 4787. Extension Piano Lamp. c. 1887. Brass standard with silver/pewter plated font bowl with modern fabric shade. Fitted for electricity. Att. to Bradley and Hubbard. Burner knob marked B & H. Similar to metalwork listed in "A Brass Menagerie" Metalwork of the Aesthetic Movement written by Anna Tobin D'Ambrosio for an exhibition at the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute. From a period East Boston Town House of the era. 48" tall to the top of the burner. Condition: as noted in the detail images, one of the four upright flowers is missing and one of the stamen's from another flower is missing. Price: $1,750.00.
# 4967. A Bronze Obelisk. Tiffany & Company. Copyright 1881 by Henry H. Gorringe and transcribed with information about the four crabs supports. This is # 14: given to Sidney Webster who lived in New York City and in Newport at Pen-Craig. This is a copy of "Cleopatra's Needle" which was moved to New York City. The obelisk stands behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The move and installation of the obelisk was paid for by William H. Vanderbilt. It was erected in New York January 22, 1881. This model was made in a limited edition to be given to individuals who were involved in the removal and installation of the obelisk from Egypt to New York. Webster was an important New York City Lawyer. Size: 15" tall with a 3.25" square base. Condition: aged patina with minor edge scuffing. This item has been sold.We have a client looking for an identical obelisk made by Tiffany: please contact us if you have one. Thank you.
# 4959. A small bronze figure of a strange creature: lion, bird? Size: app. 6.5" long. Not signed. Similar to modeling by artist such as Rembrandt Bugatti. P.O.R.
Item # 4896. A Bronze and Ivory figure of a woman dressed in a Biedermeier style gown. The head of the figure is carved Ivory and the rest of the figure is bronze. She is standing on an original marble plinth. Size: app. 8.45" tall. We would date this bronze between 1900 and 1915. Condition: stress lines in the ivory as pictured. No losses or repairs. This item is in the style of works by Chiparus and Preiss who used bronze and ivory in there designs; however this item was probably of Austrian origin. The Biedermeier era was re-focused in Secession designs in Vienna through bronzes and ceramics, especially by the Wienerwerkstatte. There are no signatures or marks of origin on this figure. The figure is of a young girl with hair style consistent with the 1830's-40's. Price: $1,500.00.
Item # 4905. A bronze of a dog on a fringed dog bed. The breed appears to be some kind of a Spaniel. Size: app. 2.35" x 1.75" x 2" tall. Condition: original patina, the feet are balls attached with posts and one of the feet and post have been replaced with a steel ball and post, patinated to look like bronze.Marked with indistinct script. Age: sometime between 1800 and 1900. Appears to be the lost wax process. This small bronze may be 18th century. Price: $650.00.
# 4863. A bronze Grand Tour Figural Group titled: "the Wrestlers". The original dates from B.C. 350. "The splendid group of the Wrestlers is considered to be the masterpiece of the Greek realistic school. The strain and muscular action of the two athletes is well displayed. When found, the head of the victor was missing and it was replaced with another antique head lacking in expression. The original is in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence." The size of this bronze copy is 11" by 20" x 16.5" tall. It weighs 64 lbs. Age: late 19th century (possibly earlier). Patina: excellent. A corner of this bronze was dropped and suffered cracks as noted in the detailed images. The ankle of the victor is cracked and the base in that corner shows cracks with old repairs. Probably Italian. Price: $7,500.00.
# 4626. A bronze statue of a Classical Male. Artist: Louis Rochet. 19th century. Size: 17.5" tall. Base footprint: 5.25" x 7.25". Condition: the horns are bent and the surface has been patinated a long time ago with what appears to be gold paint. Inscribed: "To Professor Harry Burnes Hutchins Retiring Associate Dean as a token of love and respect from the members of the Cornell University School of Law 1894-95." Information about this fine French Sculptor is as follows: b Paris, 24 Aug 1813; d Paris, 21 Jan 1878). French sculptor and anthropologist. Rochet studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Pierre-Jean David d’Angers, but withdrew from the Prix de Rome competition to pursue Oriental languages (especially Chinese) and natural history, at the same time providing models for commercial sculpture. He returned to monumental sculpture in 1838 and followed the example of David d’Angers in sculpting commemorative statues for the provinces, such as Marshal Drouet d’Erlon (bronze, 1844–9; Reims, Place de la Couture). Rochet distinguished himself in the costumed pageantry of figures from earlier French history, such as the equestrian William the Conqueror (bronze, 1846–51; Falaise, Hôtel de Ville), the Marquise de Sevigné (bronze, 1857; Grignan) or Charlemagne Accompanied by Roland and Olivier (bronze, 1853–67; erected 1878, Paris, Place du Parvis Notre Dame). The most popular of these historical re-creations was Napoleon Bonaparte as a Student at Brienne (plaster, exh. Salon, 1853; marble, exh. Exposition Universelle, 1855; bronze, 1855, erected 1859; Brienne, Hôtel de Ville). The bronze monument to Don Pedro I of Brazil (1855–62; Rio de Janeiro) involved Rochet in anthropological and zoological research, as its granite base was enriched by sculptures of groups of natives and local fauna, symbolizing South American rivers. A historicizing approach to style, first used by Rochet in his colossal bronze Notre Dame de Myans, erected near Chambéry in 1855, re-emerged in a later series of Classical subjects, initiated by the ‘Archaic’ Minerva (plaster, gilded bronze and silver plated, exh. Salon 1864). Signature inscribed on the plateau base. Price: $3,500.00.
# 4365. A fine Gold Cigarette Case. Size: (closed) 68mm x 84mm. Gold content 375 which is 9K. Fully hallmarked. Condition: as noted two small dents on the front ; the area for a monogram has not been used, the elastic inside is stretched and needs to be replaced. This engine turned exterior is attractive, the clasp functions very well and the case opens and closes as it should. Age: though the hall marks do date this item, we don't know the date code but we suspect that this case was made between WWI and WWII. The price for this elegant cigarette case is: $850.00.
Item # 4655. An Austro Hungarian Belt ensemble including belt and cloak clasp. Commonly used by Noblemen and or Hussars. Dated before 1900. Material: Gilt Silver; garnets and opals. There are 10 large opals, 48 smaller opals, 40 garnets. All the metal sections are hallmarked (probably made in Vienna or Budapest). Size: the belt itself is 33" long with chain to size 39". The cloak clasp is 18" long in 2 sections. Worn with full regalia with sword and breast stars. Hungarian Nobles took their position seriously and state occasions demanded the finest attire they could afford. The Opals and Garnets are really quite striking in this ensemble. From a Hungarian family from Budapest. Excellent workmanship. Condition: without flaws. The photos are only to show the type of attire and how the belt and cloak clasp would be worn. They ARE NOT included with the belt and clasp. Price: $4,500.00.
Item number 4614. A Single (one)Bronze statue commonly titled: Marly Horse. Signed in the bronze: COUSTOU. Size: base-18" x 8"; 23" tall. This bronze weighs just over 40 lbs. Condition: surface patina loss in areas we believe caused by rubbing; the reigns are missing which linked the horse to the male figure. The white circle denotes the male 'member' of the stallion. The age: believed to be pre 1900. From a Newport Rhode Island home. Guillaume Coustou was the original artist who created the "Marly Horse" and he lived from 1677 to 1746. I don't know the size of the original casting, but I suspect that it was much larger. This model is very well cast and as the image show with the underside the figures (horse and male) are bolted to the grassy knoll. As an addendum: Viewing The West Wing, a television production of life in the Business Offices of the President of The United States, in the Oval Office on a console table sits the identical figure as pictured above. On another console table on the other side of a doorway is a Remington Bronze. Price: $3,850.00.
# 3502. A bronze figure of Pan playing his pipes sitting on a decorative urn. Size: 10.5" tall. On a footed antique verde marble base. Exceptionally well detailed. Aged patina. Age: probably late 19th century and possibly earlier. Also possibly a model for a larger garden item. Allard of Paris decorated many of the Newport Rhode Island Cottages and this statue could have been a model for a very large garden statue. We purchased this from a Newport Rhode Island Estate Auction about 15 years ago. Condition: small discoloration on the bronze base at the foot of the urn. There are no foundry marks or signatures on this bronze of a young nude boy pan. Probably European: French; German; Austrian, etc. Price: $2,500.00.
# 4380. A pair or wrought iron and nickel plated andirons. American Renaissance Style; late 19th early 20th century. Size: 30 5/8" tall; 21.5" deep and each is 15" wide at the footed base. Consistent with the designs of Oscar Bach. There is a documented console table with the identical figure of this pan as part of the decorative frieze. Not marked (that we know of). From a family who had a home in Newport Rhode Island and Block Island. Condition: One screw is missing that holds one of the pan figures in place; no losses; age use consistent with fire place equipment of this era. Well formed paw feet support a twisted iron shaft terminating with a silhouette of opposite figures of pan running and playing a horn. The pan figure has hairy legs and cloven hoofs and appears to be nickel plated; the ring behind each figure is painted white (possibly original paint). We do not have the resting bar that would have been held in place by the decorative iron lip below the twisted iron shaft. The various elements are screwed together: the paw feet element; the bar bracket; the rings and pan, etc. Price: $2,750.00.
# 3025. A solid bronze figure of a night in armor, unmarked, holding a staff and flag. Excellent detail and high quality. 23 1/4' tall. Probably late 19th century. This bronze weighs 17 lbs. Price: $3,650.00.
# 4466. A Napoleon III Gothic Table Gallery {Frame}. Ormoulu Bronze with inset Champlevé decor; silver metal Sphinx. The Sphinx as depicted here is a monster of Greek mythology, with the head of a woman and the body of a lioness that proposed riddles to travellers and strangled those who could not solve them. Three Sphinx guard the footed base of this Table Gallery. Probably French, c. 1850-60. Size: 6.5" across and 7" tall. Opening {16" across} to reveal eight frames, each 2.25" x 3.25" in size. Condition: wear to the gilt surface consistent with use and age. Minor enamel loss. The finest quality workmanship. Unsigned except for various scribed numbers. Price: $6,500.00.
# 3407. A fine and rare stuffing spoon. Sterling Silver (marked "Sterling"). Marked also "J.E. Caldwell & Co.". Size: 13.25" long. Gold wash bowl. Exceptionally finely and deep cut chasing to the entire handle section. Monogramed on the back side. Resting knob attached to the back of the spoon. Condition: minor scuffing consistent with use and age. The Gold wash which is a mat gold wash is in good condition. Age: probably around the American Civil War though this design does reflect Aesthetic silver styles of the third quarter of the 19th century. Price: $950.00.
#4032a. If this was not worn by a Hussar, it was worn by a Hungarian or Austrian Nobleman. Hallmarked for Vienna Austria. Size: almost 10" long. This is part of a belt clasp, so it is just a fine example of the workmanship of the late 19th century. Gilt Silver. This item has a Medieval quality about it. Similar items were made in Budapest Hungary which was part of the Austro Hungarian Empire.Condition: very good. Price: $500.00
# 3774. A gilt silver single candlestick set with semi-precious jewels and rock crystals. Hallmark for Vienna Austria. Age: probably mid to late 19th century. The rock crystals are possibly earlier. Someone thought enough of the 'antique' rock crystals to have them set into this candlestick. This workman ship is quite extraordinary. It is hallmarked: Hard to make out, but it appears to be the head of a lady facing right. Size: app. 5" tall. Condition: very good. None of the stones are missing. The pale red stones are probably garnets. There are 12 garnets, 12 smaller rock crystals and 8 larger rock crystals. The larger rock crystals have holes drilled in the smaller side and we assume that they were some time before this item was made used in another lighting device. Very finely detailed and the workmanship is top notch! Price: $2,750.00.
# 3878. In a series of images we offer a Bronze statue. Signed Ferdinand Lugerth and marked Made in Austria, he worked between 1885 and 1915 and pictured in Berman on Bronzes # 3390. Patina is original; c.1905. This bronze is app. 19.5" tall and sits on a short green/black marble base which is app. 6" x 7". Price: $3,850.00.
EDC. Offering a fine and rare dated Imperial Viennese 1911 Dance Card: from the City of Vienna Ball date February 7, 1911. There will be eight images to view. This dance card is in the form of a metal box with the dance information and other pages enclosed. The pages are tied with a red and white ribbon, the colors of Austria. The box has designs consistent with those of Michael Powolny. There are over 35 cardboard pages to this dance card and to the best of our knowledge, it is intact and in good condition. The size is 4.25" long by 3" wide and it is 1.75" tall. Again the condition is excellent. Price: $1,250.00
Item # 4060. A fine and rare plated American basket, Victorian/Aesthetic era. Late 1880's. Marked Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. Worn, original plated finish. The feet are wood branches that surround the base and are dogwood branches with flowers. Two horse flys add to the decor. Size: 8" x 10.5" wide x 8.5" tall. No losses to the metal work. Price: $700.00.
Item number 4231 is a cast iron umbrella hall stand. English with reg. marks. Probably sand blasted in the last decade. Original brass support rod. Probably the original color was black. In the style of Dr. Christopher Dresser. Size: 19" tall x 8½" deep and 27½" tall. Price: $1,250.00.
Item # 4226 is a Gorham Aesthetic era sterling silver bowl. Probably a waste bowl to a tea service. High Style: c. 1885. Hand hammered with applied dogwood blossoms. Monogram on the reverse. Weighs 4 Troy oz. and measures 6 1/4" x 4 3/4" x 3" Condition: three small dings under the edge lip and inner surface; as with all of our images, the smaller image is a hyperlink to a separate page of detailed images. Price: $1,250.00.
# 2222. Pictured is a fine gilt and patinated bronze clock. C. 1875-85. A Triton sits atop a ball. The case is probably Vienna; the works is German (Lenzkirch clock manufacturer located in the Rhineland). Superb casting. Original finish and movement. 14½" tall. Price: $7,250.00.
Please check here for other fine Bronzes from The Grand Tour
The ORIVIT – AG was founded in 1894 as Rheinische Broncegieserei fur Kleinplastiken ” in Koln-Ehrenfeld by Wilhelm Ferdinand Hubert Schmitz (1863-1939). From 1896 they began with the making of luxury items the so called ORIVIT metal (89,85% pewter 7,9 % antimony 1,9 % copper 0,12 % silver ) In 1900 the factory changed its name to ”ORIVIT –AG fur Kunsthandwerkliche Metalwarenfabrikation” .In 1901/02 they built a new factory in Köln- Braunfels and began with a revolutionary new press “the Huber –Presverfahren”. The factory has won several prizes: in Paris the gold medal at the world exhibition of 1900< in Dusseldorf in 1902 at the” Industrial Design Exhibition” And at the exhibition in St Louis (USA) 1904 they won 2 Grand Prix prizes and 1 gold medal. In 1905 the total financial collapse was a fact and the “Wurttembergische Metalwaren Fabrik” (WMF) bought ORIVIT . They produced items with the name ORIVIT until 1914. In 1906 the designs from the “Metalwarenfabrik ORION” became ORIVIT.
The founder Georg Friedrich Schmitt (1856-1925 ) of ORION became the director in Köln.
The designers of ORIVIT were: Hermann Gradl (1883-1964)
Georg Grasegger Walter Scherf (1875- 1909)
Vicor Heinrich Seifert Johann Cristian Kroner (1838-1911)
Georges Charles Couldray Theo Blum
This information was borrowed from
http://www.abcap.nl/frames/orivit/this_is_orivit.htm
The following information comes from a wonderful web site of (Mr. and Mrs. André & José Baptist ) detailing information about Art Nouveau Metalware in a private collection.
http://www.abcap.nl/frames/orivit/this_is_orivit.htm
ZSOLNAY // FURNITURE // GLASS //
PORCELAIN
// POTTERY // METAL
LIGHTING // PAINTINGS
// EPHEMERA // TEXTILES
// GOTHIC
// MISCELLANEOUS
THE DRAWING ROOM OF NEWPORT AND THE ZSOLNAY STORE HOME PAGE
The Drawing Room is located at 152-154 Spring Street, Newport, Rhode Island 02840.We are open daily from 11 am to 5 pm and by appointment. If you have an interest in an item listed in this document or wish to purchase an item, please call us at 1-401-841-5060 (cell: 401-261-3980). The Partnership of Gacher and Santi has been in business for over 30 years. We have been located in Newport since 1985.
Our Email address is: drawrm@hotmail.com
Visitors since 01-17-01