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RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s

RARE SILVER EROTIC MUSICAL BOX ITALY, 1930s

An elegant silver musical box with an automatic mechanism, combining the functions of a cigarette case and a mechanical miniature scene. The rectangular case is crafted in 800 standard silver, featuring fine guilloché decoration and an ornamental border along the edges of the lid and body. The upper section opens to form a gilded cigarette tray, beneath which the musical mechanism is concealed.The interior is richly gilded and decorated with a relief composition depicting a pastoral landscape with architectural motifs and decorative elements inspired by Neorococo aesthetics. At the centre is a movable figurative scene showing a couple dressed in 18th century costumes, executed in polychrome metal against a dark contrasting ground. When the mechanism is wound, the scene animates to musical accompaniment, creating the effect of a theatrical miniature and emphasising the playful, gallant character of the object.The high artistic quality, mechanical complexity and the rarity of erotic subject matter in silver musical boxes make this piece an exceptional example of decorative and applied arts of the first half of the 20th century. A probable attribution points to the Italian silversmithing tradition of Sicily, with a possible connection to the circle of Palermo workshops specialising in refined interior accessories and objects of private use.Hallmarks: Italian assay mark “800”. Maker’s mark not identified, possibly lost or concealed beneath structural elements.Dimensions:Height: 3.2 cmWidth: 9.2 cmLength: 5.7 cmMaterial: 800 standard silver, gilding, mechanical musical movement, mixed metal elements.Condition: Good. Overall well preserved considering age. Minor signs of wear and superficial scratches. Gilding to the interior preserved. Mechanism in working order.Provenance: Private collection.

Painting Russian Troika.

Painting Russian Troika.

Lithograph Camp of the infantry in Voznesensk. 1837

Lithograph Camp of the infantry in Voznesensk. 1837

Frederick DeWitt Map of Russia. 1680 g.

Frederick DeWitt Map of Russia. 1680 g.

Gilded, wooden frame of classic design. 20th century.

Gilded, wooden frame of classic design. 20th century.

The painting Christmas divination. Copy of a painting by Makovsky. The beginning of the 20th century.

The painting Christmas divination. Copy of a painting by Makovsky. The beginning of the 20th century.

Painting Still Life. Disciple, follower of Vinogradov. 1930s

Painting Still Life. Disciple, follower of Vinogradov. 1930s

Arthur Duburs. Autumn landscape.

Arthur Duburs. Autumn landscape.

Painting City Landscape 1920 Oļģerts Jaunarājs

Painting City Landscape 1920 Oļģerts Jaunarājs

Vladimir Andrienko. Summer Landscape. (1926 - 1995, Riga)

Vladimir Andrienko. Summer Landscape. (1926 - 1995, Riga)

Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.

Golden powder box. Violettes Paris. Around 1860.

Round gold enamel powder box Violettes Paris circa 1860. On a noble, dark brown background with a golden net and antique grotesques, the lid depicts a preening nymph with a cupid adorning her hair. The vignette at the base depicts a flirtatious scene, apparently with the same cherub, dove and basket of flowers, again in pursuit of the escaping mistress. Labeled: Violettes Paris. On the inside of the rim there is a memorial date: April 18, 1880. Parisian gold hallmarks from 1838, corresponding to 750 standard, are on the bottom of the powder compact. Inside the lid there is an original mirror. Height: 3cm. length-5cm. Weight:73.94g

Roberts Šterns The Red Ship. (1884-1943)

Roberts Šterns The Red Ship. (1884-1943)

A. Lanin. Buffoon. Monotype. 1965.

A. Lanin. Buffoon. Monotype. 1965.

Painting School of Hate. Igor Corti. 1971

Painting School of Hate. Igor Corti. 1971

Igor Corti. In Crimea. 1970 g.

Igor Corti. In Crimea. 1970 g.

I. Ryazhsky. Still life with a mug and flowers.

I. Ryazhsky. Still life with a mug and flowers.

Painting At the Fountain.

Painting At the Fountain.

Landscape Haystacks. Raimonds Auniņš (1907-1960).

Landscape Haystacks. Raimonds Auniņš (1907-1960).

Music box, 19th century.

Music box, 19th century.

Disk music box, 19th century, in a wooden case, with singing birds - marquetry in the frame panel, corner balusters and strongly extended cornices of the lid and pedestal. Two cam mechanism in excellent condition. Movement serial number 99289. Includes 15 discs (diameter 30 cm). With melodies by European composers in a separate wooden box with handles. Case size: HSHG 24x49x37 cm. A complete revision of the mechanism has been carried out. Presumably manufactured by I.Ch. Detmering Hamburg.

Molded shelf with angels

Molded shelf with angels

Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin

Wine Tasting Cup/ Tastevin

Glass holder Flowers

Glass holder Flowers

Glass holder flowers

Glass holder flowers

Glass holder Flowers

Glass holder Flowers

Coffee service. 1900

Coffee service. 1900

Coffee service

Russian paperweight Bear.

Russian paperweight Bear.

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