An old, two-leaf trim board, joined together, featuring a methodical arrangement of gold and silver metallic cords, affixed with wax to handwritten sheets. The handwritten annotations, in German, organize the references by series with the rigor typical of a workshop tool, indicating calibers, compositions, and variations. The fineness of the braids and the repetition of motifs create a composition that is both technical and visually balanced, enhanced by the beautiful overall patina.
✦ Provenance: Germany ✦ Estimated period: 19th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 30.5 x 30 cm (open) ✦ Material: Metallic threads (brass / gilt copper / cotton), paper, wax ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, wear from use, signs of handling, slight oxidations and minor localized alterations, homogeneous and well-preserved overall
A characteristic working object from 19th-century trimming workshops, sought after for its technical precision as much as for its graphic aesthetics.
