Hercules and Omphale, Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz, cast iron

Hercules and Omphale

Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz

About 1800

See More of the Collection

Cast-iron bracelet comprised of three small links of scrolls bound by beaded elements, the large central link pierced with palmettes, scrolls and foliage, in the middle a rosette mounted on a polished steel plate.
Tiny round tri-color jasper (sage green, lilac, and white) cameo with seated cupid holding lyre
Tall vase of lilac jasper dip with white jasper relief decoration, resting on small square plinth, the round foot with a band of overlapping leaves, the lower body with stiff leaf motifs and the main body with relief scenes of on one side a winged putti riding a lion, which together with a second panther pulls a small chariot containing a large urn and basket with snake, on the other side a winged putti stands on the back of a horse, which together with a second horse pulls a small chariot in which rides a second putti, the shoulder with a band of overlapping laurel leaves, with two scrolled handles that rest on the shoulder and extend up to the lip of the vase, each has a snake entwined around it, the neck with acanthus leaf and medallion motifs, with a band of beading at the lip.
Large potpourri vase of green jasper dip with white jasper relief decoration, resting on square plinth decorated with a floral motifs, the round foot with applied white jasper relief decoration that includes ribbon molding and lotus motifs, the lower body with a band of scroll molding, the main body decorated with four small beaded reserves within which are four winged Zephyr figures, the body also decorated with in high relief large rams' heads supporting heavy floral garlands and margents suspended from ribbons, the pierced cover with a band of egg and dart motifs and pinecone final, a second flat cover of white jasper with a button finial lies inside.