James Isidor Kaiser
Isidor Kaiser was born on May 6th 1890 in Berlin Westphalia, Germany. He was active in the paper industry in the US between the years 1912-1921. In 1921 Isidor returned to Berlin and became a paper goods entrepreneur.
Throughout his life, Isidor showed great interest in old masters antiques and silverware and built a formidable collection before WWII. In 1939 he relocated to Copenhagen, Denmark along with his estate where he continued to the grow his collection.
Isidor passed away in 1965 at the age of 75. He bequeathed his estate to his two remaining brothers, who resided in Israel (after having immigrated there in 1935). His beneficiaries sold most of the estate in Copenhagen in 1966 through a company called Dr. Ernst Hauswefell, the remains were sent to Israel and divided between the two heirs.
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拍卖品 31428:
A Magnificent Antique Silver Gilt Diamond and Enamel Presentation Jewelry Box, Prob. Austria, Mid 19th Century
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A Magnificent Antique Silver Gilt Diamond and Enamel Presentation Jewelry Box, Prob. Austria, Mid 19th Century
The lid scalloped and decorated with cobalt blue enamel accented with gilt scrolls, in between dividers set with approx. 30 rose-cut diamonds. The lid's rim terminates with a gilt border of rosettes accented by pearls and an ornate pierced handle, set with large amethysts decorates the lid. The body raised on two curved supports and engraved with scrolls and palmettes. The interior lined with red velvet and centered by a pearl. Marked illegibly (on the underside).
16 x 16 x 10.5 cm; weight :805 gr
Condition: For a detailed condition report, please contact us at info@hammersite.com
