Early 20th century

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.

Julius Yulievich Klever (son). (1882-1942) Still life with fish .

Julius Yulievich Klever (son). (1882-1942) Still life with fish .

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Decorative dish Flowers. Gardner factory, Russia, 19th century.

Decorative dish Flowers. Gardner factory, Russia, 19th century.

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Decorative plate. Kuznetsov

Decorative plate. Kuznetsov

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LUIS GARCÍA OLIVER. Still life with apples.

LUIS GARCÍA OLIVER. Still life with apples.

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Pair of jugs in Art Nouveau style.

Pair of jugs in Art Nouveau style.

Silver tobacco chest with gilding

Silver tobacco chest with gilding

Silver cigarette holder

Silver cigarette holder

Silver cigarette holder with gold inlays

Silver cigarette holder with gold inlays

Salt cellars with spoons.

Salt cellars with spoons.

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Fireplace in Art Nouveau style. Latvia. Early 20th century.

Fireplace in Art Nouveau style. Latvia. Early 20th century.

A unique stove, decorated with artistic tiles made in Art Nouveau style. A magnificent image of style, warmth and animation of the home. The slender façade, assembled in classical proportions, carries the blissful freshness of a flowering field and the blossoming emblem of life in the cartouche of the entablature. The flanking corners of the acroteria violet refer us to the always youthful neo-Greek style. Tiles. Glazed ceramics. Latvia. Early 20th century.250X140X60cm.

Coffee service. 1900

Coffee service. 1900

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Eight-candle chandelier in the Rococo style. France. Early 20th century.

Eight-candle chandelier in the Rococo style. France. Early 20th century.

Lorgnette with leather case

Lorgnette with leather case

Pocket watch holder. Early 20th century.

Pocket watch holder. Early 20th century.

MAJOLICA JARDINIÈRE IN THE FORM OF A BOAT WITH GRIFFINS

MAJOLICA JARDINIÈRE IN THE FORM OF A BOAT WITH GRIFFINS

Amethyst figurine Swan

Amethyst figurine Swan

Porcelain figure Pantera

Porcelain figure Pantera

Porcelain pedestal

Porcelain pedestal

Porcelain pedestal, decorations artistic elements in the form of heads and hooves of sheep.Stamp of the manufacturer "Rörstrand"

Colored crystal fruit bowl with silver finish

Colored crystal fruit bowl with silver finish

Porcelain composition Musicians

Porcelain composition Musicians

Art Nouveau cabinet

Art Nouveau cabinet

Porcelain figurine A woman who plays with the ball

Porcelain figurine A woman who plays with the ball

Decorative porcelain plate Riga

Decorative porcelain plate Riga

Porcelain figurine Goat

Porcelain figurine Goat

Porcelain decorative plate Fish

Porcelain decorative plate Fish

Porcelain ashtray Cat and mouse

Porcelain ashtray Cat and mouse

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