Ornate Antique Master Salt 800 Silver Cut Glass Art Nouveau Lady Head Handle Open Salt

 

What a wonderful little work of art this is! I’m not sure of the maker but it is marked with a teeny tiny 800. The silver holder is decorated with little tiny lady heads on the handles. The little glass bowl that sits in the holder is both cut and acid frosted. This stunning little piece measures approximately 3-1/2 inches length ways and 1-1/4 inches tall. The condition is terrific for an item that is probably 130+ years old.
From a collection in a local estate. 

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1898 Mezzatinto “Ninnenei und Muhme” by Leopold Graf von Kalckreuth for Pan Magazine

Leopold Graf von Kalckreuth did this absolutely beautiful mezzotint for the German Art Nouveau magazine PAN.

This picture is an original graphic from the magazine that was published from 1895 to 1900, and was run in editions from 1200 to 1600 copies. I have seen this one called  “Homecoming ,Ninnenee’ and Muhme”.

The outside of the frame measures 15”x 17 1/2“. The inside window of the mat is 8 1/4“ x 10“. The plate impression measures 9 1/4“ x 5 1/2“.

This incredibly rare image is so warm and tender, reflecting the love of a senior member of the family for a new wee babe.

An excellent gift for an auntie or a grandmother.  It is presently without glass, which will make it cheaper to ship. Affordable art and for short money, your framer will make this a family heirloom.

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