承蒙V&A美术馆(Victoria and Albert Museum)指教,此件没有贵金属和纯度标记的原因一方面是私人订制无需刻印,另一方面由于一战期间德法敌对,珠宝商为避免通敌罪名(=死刑)故意不烙印。
Germany exports to France—Antique Art Deco Silver Gilt Ruby Eyed Kitten Compact Purse Approx Length of Minaudière height 10cm, width 7.5cm, depth 1.8cm, weight 266.5g.
A superb and heavy silver The rectangular travel case mounted, this whimsical minaudière by Louis Kuppenheim. very precious, richly parcel gilt, embossed with the front and back of a cat. Mirrored interior with three compartments, The interior houses powder compartment, accessory compartment and mini bevelled mirror.
Circa 1910s, Origin in Germany, exported to France.Maker's mark "LK" (Louis Kuppenheim, active ca. 1900–1940, important jeweller and silversmith, very sought after).Silver Make Up Compact Vanity Case Box With 6 rubies and silver plated gold Mounts.
CONDITION: excellent condition with no damage. hinge firm, excellent closure, very little used( no removable pen). Ecompromised.
A magnificent antique German solid silver gilt Minaudière embellished with a chased silver cat in deep relief on the front of the case as I have described, with the back of the cat on the back cover. The cat is inset with precious jewels with ruby eyes, The Minaudière has two cabochon rubies inset into the push clasps. opening to reveal a a mirror and series of compartments, each secured by a cabochon ruby, suspended from a silver link chain.
The interior has two compartments in the front cover and a single compartment in the back with a mirror on one side of the hinged lid and ivory dance card and writing tablet on the other and a hinged card holder inside.
French export silver mark, fitted case by Paris. after 1879. Hallmarked German silver (900 standard, very high silver purity), Made in Pforzheim Germany in circa 1910-1920 by Louis Kuppenheim.Fitted case.The Minaudière has an attached chain.Worth its weight in love. Cat lovers will cherish this beautifully made object d'Art. Declaration:This item is antique and by LOUIS KUPPENHEIM VANITY BOX SILVER AND RUBY CATS GERMAN COMPACT KITTY.The date of manufacture has been declared as 1910.
ABOUT LOUIS KUPPENHEIM Company grounded in 1854 by Louis Kuppenheim (1824-1989) and Heinrich Witzemann, specialized in silver and gold and -enameled artefacts. On the World Exhibition in 1900 the firm received a gold medal for a letter opener. In that same year the company opened a branch in the Rue Richelieu 67 in Paris. In these years some designs by Hans Christiansen were executed, amongst them very delicately enameled silver cigarette cases.
The enamels on the several silver and gold pieces was of very high standard, and sometimes even gems like rubys were applied. Very famous were the ladies silver vanity cases with cute animals like cats and monkyes that are regularly sold on the better auctions and are very wanted.
Minaudière chat argent haut relief Louis KUPPENHEIM (actif vers 1900-1940) Nécessaire de beautéEn argent rectangulaire, à décor en léger relief représentant un chat, rehaussé de pierres rouges pour les yeux et comme les poussoirs, l'intérieur comportant deux compartiments, un miroir, un carnet de bal et une pince à billets, deux rubis cabochons aux poussoirs Poinçon du Travail étranger Vers 1900.Dim: 10×7.5×1.8cm, Poids brut: 266.5g. RAPPORT DE CONDITION: Bon étatPoinçon du joaillierLégère d'usage.
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