187 - Book Covers - Silver-Inlaid Cover

Book Covers - Silver-Inlaid Cover Elaborate book cover featuring highly intricate ornamentation with a central cross on both covers. The decoration consists of openwork, twisting tendrils and floral motifs arranged in a dense, symmetrical pattern. Silver. 14.1 x 25.1 cm. Germany, late 18th/early 19th century. The binding is designed as a clamshell cover, with solid, curved edges and small pendants or hooks at the corners. A large, stylized cross is prominently displayed in the center of each lid, surrounded by oval frames with intricate leaf and flower ornamentation; the surface resembles a finely openwork lattice of silver wire. The back of the cover features similar motifs with additional curving ribbons and pearl-like dots, indicating the use of repoussé and filigree techniques. Book Covers - Silver Cover - - Elaborate book cover featuring highly intricate ornamentation with a central cross on both covers. The decoration consists of openwork, twisting tendrils, and floral motifs arranged in a dense, symmetrical pattern. Silver. Germany, late 18th/early 19th century. The binding is designed as a clamshell cover, with solid, curved edges and small pendants or hooks at the corners. A large, stylized cross is prominently displayed in the center of each lid, surrounded by oval frames with intricate leaf and flower ornamentation; the surface resembles a finely openwork lattice of silver wire. The reverse side of the lid features similar motifs with additional curved bands and pearl-like dots, indicating the use of repoussé and filigree techniques. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books, Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.