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Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Double Bass Model Circa 1920
$5,404.10
£3,950
€4,647.26
CA$7,421.72
A$8,306.37
CHF 4,337.22
MX$101,338.23
NOK 55,055.35
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DKK 34,703.51
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About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 18k yellow gold ornament of a double bass; part of our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique cast French 18k yellow gold ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a double bass*.
This antique double bass ornament has been embellished with details reproducing the fine definition of the instrument's principal anatomy: a concave c-bout accented with violin corners, an f-hole to either side of the bridged strings, the iconic tapering upper bout and a head incorporating machine heads and nuts, terminating with a scroll.
The hallmarks struck to the neck of this antique gold double bass model includes:
Silver quality/purity mark: eagle head (18k, 18 carat)
Maker's mark: untraced
*A double bass can also be known as a bass, upright bass, string bass, acoustic bass, acoustic string bass, contrabass, standup bass, bull fiddle, doghouse bass and bass fiddle.
Condition
This antique ornament is a exceptional gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The cast decoration is very sharp.
The French eagles head and maker's mark struck to the reverse surface of the neck are deeply struck, they are clear in keeping with age and location.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this yellow gold ornament.
Dimensions
Height 2.3cm/0.9'
Length 10cm/3.9'
Width 3.3cm/1.3'
Weight
1.02 troy ounces/31.7g
Date: Circa 1920
Origin: France, Europe
SKU: C3359
- Dimensions:Height: 0.9 in (2.29 cm)Width: 1.3 in (3.31 cm)Depth: 3.9 in (9.91 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1920
- Condition:Please see description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: C33591stDibs: LU1200239797872
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