Court Councillor and Chambermaid (nanny) Leopoldine Nischer - a cutlery set for 12 persons,
Court Councillor and Chambermaid (nanny) Leopoldine Nischer - a cutlery set for 12 persons,
silver, 171 pieces, comprising: 12 soup spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 tea spoons, 12 mocha spoons, 12 ice-cream spoons, 12 hors d’oeuvre forks, 24 meat forks, 12 hors d’oeuvre knives, 24 meat knives, 4 spice bowls with 4 small spoons, 19 serving parts, all pieces with engraved monogram “LN”, silver weight 8860 g, knives with silver handles, master’s mark M & K = Stephan Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, Viennese Diana’s head mark 1867 - 1872, in original wooden box, (Lu)
Gift from Emperor Francis Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth to Court Councillor Leopoldine Nischer (called Nono) (1813 - 1883). Leopoldine Nischer was held in high esteem and much appreciated, especially by Crown Prince Rudolf and Archduchess Gisela, even in later years. The present cutlery set was made by Court Purveyors Mayerhofer & Klinkosch in a particularly heavy and high-quality design.
Specialist: Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
+43-1-515 60-363
antiquitaeten@dorotheum.at
14.06.2022 - 15:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 19,200.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 5,000.- to EUR 10,000.-
Court Councillor and Chambermaid (nanny) Leopoldine Nischer - a cutlery set for 12 persons,
silver, 171 pieces, comprising: 12 soup spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 tea spoons, 12 mocha spoons, 12 ice-cream spoons, 12 hors d’oeuvre forks, 24 meat forks, 12 hors d’oeuvre knives, 24 meat knives, 4 spice bowls with 4 small spoons, 19 serving parts, all pieces with engraved monogram “LN”, silver weight 8860 g, knives with silver handles, master’s mark M & K = Stephan Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, Viennese Diana’s head mark 1867 - 1872, in original wooden box, (Lu)
Gift from Emperor Francis Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth to Court Councillor Leopoldine Nischer (called Nono) (1813 - 1883). Leopoldine Nischer was held in high esteem and much appreciated, especially by Crown Prince Rudolf and Archduchess Gisela, even in later years. The present cutlery set was made by Court Purveyors Mayerhofer & Klinkosch in a particularly heavy and high-quality design.
Specialist: Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
+43-1-515 60-363
antiquitaeten@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Imperial Court Memorabilia & Historical Objects |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction with Live Bidding |
| Date: | 14.06.2022 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 09.06. - 14.06.2022 |
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