Lot 6410
A large, ornate folder for the k. u. k. Feldzeugmeister General Friedrich Graf von Eck, commander of the 47th Infantry Regiment, circa 1906
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Heavy covers bound in blue-grey-black cloth (with minor losses); gilded metal fittings featuring fine openwork and colored enamel (occasional small chips); the center displays an elaborately crafted, high-relief, enameled noble coat of arms featuring an open crown and the motto "Fidelitate et Assiduitate." Inside are eight leaves inscribed on one side; the first two feature text executed in the finest calligraphy with gold and colored painting (by artist "J. Hampel"), expressing the praise and reverence of his pioneers, along with the dates "1846 - 1906"; the subsequent leaves bear the facsimile signatures of officers and dates. The white watered-silk endpaper (stained) bears the gold manufacturer's stamp at the bottom: "L. Groner´s Nachfolger / M. Jank k. u. k. Hofbuchbinder" (Imperial and Royal Court Bookbinder). Shows signs of use and age; some minor damage. Dimensions: 39 x 30 x 3 cm. An exceptionally impressive presentation piece.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
