Luxus-Tresorschrank, Kunstschlosserei Karl Winkler, St. Petersburg, um 1890 - photo 1

Luxus-Tresorschrank, Kunstschlosserei Karl Winkler, St. Petersburg, um 1890

Lot 686
14.05.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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Lot 686 | Luxus-Tresorschrank, Kunstschlosserei Karl Winkler, St. Petersburg, um 1890
Luxus-Tresorschrank, Kunstschlosserei Karl Winkler, St. Petersburg, um 1890
Aufwendig gearbeiteter, kleiner Tresorschrank mit reichem schmiede- und gusseisernen Dekor. Rechteckiger Kasten auf zugehörigem Unterbau aus fein geschmiedeten Volutenfüßen. Der schwere Tresorschrank mit zwei scharniergelagerten Flügeltüren, der originale Hohldornschlüssel liegt bei. Reicher Dekor aus durchbrochen gearbeiteten eisernen Reliefs auf vergoldetem Grund. Auf den Türen aufgelegte Monogrammplaketten "OK" und "KP"(?), an den Seiten gekreuzte Anker und Szepter sowie ein Jungfrauenadler. Seitlich angebrachte Herstellerplakette mit gravierter Bezeichnung "Kunstschlosserei K. Winkler St. Petersburg".
Die Ecken verkröpft mit fein gearbeiteten Säulen mit Blattdekor. Über den Türen ein fein ziselierter Fries aus getriebenem und durchbrochen gearbeitetem Eisenblech. Mehrfach gestufte Bekrönung mit reichem Reliefschmuck und Bezeichnung "1865-1890". Das Innere verspiegelt mit zwei Einlegeböden aus Glas. Die alte Öse zur Wandbefestigung liegt bei. Maße 165 x 71 x 38 cm, Innenmaße ca. 49 x 45 x 23 cm. Heute ideal als Hausbar oder Uhrensafe nutzbar.
Karl Winkler, deutscher Ingenieur und Kunstschmied, gründete in St. Petersburg eine erfolgreiche Kunstschmiedefirma. Arbeitete dort auch als Hoflieferant und fertigte u.a. Gitter für den Massandra-Palast des Zaren Alexander III. auf der Krim.
A fine iron strongbox cabinet by artisan blacksmith Karl Winkler of St. Petersburg, circa 1890
A fine iron strongbox cabinet by artisan blacksmith Karl Winkler of St. Petersburg, circa 1890
Elaborately wrought, small strongbox cabinet with lavish décor of wrought iron and cast iron. The rectangular box on the associated base of finely wrought volute-shaped feet. The strongbox cabinet with two hinged wing doors, the original hollow shank key is included. Lavish embellishment of openworked iron relief on a gilt background. Monogram plaques with "OK" and "KP"(?) appliquéd on the doors, the side panels with crossed anchors and sceptres plus a harpy. A manufacturer's plaque mounted on the side, engraved with the name "Kunstschlosserei K. Winkler St. Petersburg".
Projecting corners with finely wrought columns and leaf ornaments. A delicately chased frieze of hammered, openworked sheet iron above the doors. The multiple stepped cornice with lavish relief decoration, inscribed "1865-1890". The interior mirrored with two glass shelves. The old loop to attach the cabinet to the wall is included. Dimensions 165 x 71 x 38 cm, inner dimensions approx. 49 x 45 x 23 cm. Now ideal as a house bar or watch safe.
Karl Winkler, a German engineer and artisan blacksmith, founded a successful wrought iron workshop in St. Petersburg. He worked there as purveyor to the court, making latticework for Massandra Palace built by Tsar Alexander III in the Crimea, for example.
Condition: I - II
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