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38. Silver bracelet Markowitsch & Scheid, decorated with enamel, bearing the inscription "România Independintă" ("Independent Romania"), around 1878-1890, probably commissioned by a veteran of the War of Independence
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 200
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 600
Session
Thu, 20 October 2022 19:00
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Born in Schönau, Baden-Württemberg, on the 28th of July 1837, Georg Adam Scheid began his apprenticeship in 1853 in Pforzheim and Stuttgart. In 1858 he joins Michael Markowitsch's studio in Vienna. In 1862, the studio changes its name to Markowitsch & Scheid, located on Sandwirtgasse 8 and later on Gumpendorfer Straße 83. In 1882, Scheid opens his own factory, G. A. Scheid.
Markowitsch & Scheid was taken over by Adolf Markowitsch, one of Michael Markowitsch's sons. The company was closed down in 1898.
The inscription "România Independentă" was executed by commission, following the victory in the Russo-Turkish War in the years 1877-1878 and the independence from the Ottoman Empire.
As part of the gold and common metal collection of the Peleș National Museum, we find works by Georg Adam Scheid, among which we can notice a bone paper knife with a silver handle, which is perhaps a souvenir of the 50th wedding anniversary of King Carol I's parents, Prince Karl-Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and Princess Josephina of Baden.
"The paper knife belonging to King Carol I, part of the Peleș Castle heritage, was one of the Romanian sovereign's favourite objects. In 1927, an inventory of the Peleș Castle was carried out, with a document drafted by Constantin (Costică) Ștefanovici, the adoptive son of the Royal House's Czech architect, Karel Liman. In "The 1927 Peleș Castle Furniture and Art Objects Inventory", Ștefanovici mentions the presence of the paper knife in the work cabinet of King Carol I, by noting on the inventory pages "1 ivory knife with 2 lockets, for paper", evaluated at that time for 20 Lei. The presence of the paper knife on the Romanian sovereign's desk illustrates the attachment and love that the King nurtured for his parents." Corina Dumitrache, museographer, Peleș National Museum.
Dimensions
weight 17 g, custom d=5.5 cm
Description
800 silver; enamel
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
Born in Schönau, Baden-Württemberg, on the 28th of July 1837, Georg Adam Scheid began his apprenticeship in 1853 in Pforzheim and Stuttgart. In 1858 he joins Michael Markowitsch's studio in Vienna. In 1862, the studio changes its name to Markowitsch & Scheid, located on Sandwirtgasse 8 and later on Gumpendorfer Straße 83. In 1882, Scheid opens his own factory, G. A. Scheid.
Markowitsch & Scheid was taken over by Adolf Markowitsch, one of Michael Markowitsch's sons. The company was closed down in 1898.
The inscription "România Independentă" was executed by commission, following the victory in the Russo-Turkish War in the years 1877-1878 and the independence from the Ottoman Empire.
As part of the gold and common metal collection of the Peleș National Museum, we find works by Georg Adam Scheid, among which we can notice a bone paper knife with a silver handle, which is perhaps a souvenir of the 50th wedding anniversary of King Carol I's parents, Prince Karl-Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and Princess Josephina of Baden.
"The paper knife belonging to King Carol I, part of the Peleș Castle heritage, was one of the Romanian sovereign's favourite objects. In 1927, an inventory of the Peleș Castle was carried out, with a document drafted by Constantin (Costică) Ștefanovici, the adoptive son of the Royal House's Czech architect, Karel Liman. In "The 1927 Peleș Castle Furniture and Art Objects Inventory", Ștefanovici mentions the presence of the paper knife in the work cabinet of King Carol I, by noting on the inventory pages "1 ivory knife with 2 lockets, for paper", evaluated at that time for 20 Lei. The presence of the paper knife on the Romanian sovereign's desk illustrates the attachment and love that the King nurtured for his parents." Corina Dumitrache, museographer, Peleș National Museum.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
weight 17 g, custom d=5.5 cm
Description
800 silver; enamel
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