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Lot 196
Georg Adam Scheid 1910 Austria Desk Seal With Bear In .900 Sterling Silver And Marble
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
Beautiful desk seal, created in Vienna Austria at the workshop of Georg Adam Scheid, back in the 1910-1915. Made up in the Russian taste, with carved white marble and parts crafted in solid .900/.999 sterling. Featuring on top the figure of a wild bear walking to the left and at the lower part the rounded seal, which is engraved with the monogram EH.
Weight: 52.5 Grams, (33.6 5 Dwt).
Measurements: 61 mm by 28 mm by 14 mm (2.40 x 1.10 x 0.55 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with Austrian marks; the stamp for the city of Vienna, the maker's mark GAS associated to Georg Adam Scheid, the mark for the assay of the .900/.999 silver and the serial number 305. In addition some other unidentified enigmatic marks like a S-4, probably the silversmith.
Literature: Eric Schaling, George Adam Scheid, A Remarkable Viennese Silversmith, 2018. For similar objects illustrated.
Condition: The overall condition of this piece is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings.
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