James Isidor Kaiser
Isidor Kaiser was born on May 6th 1890 in Berlin Westphalia, Germany. He was active in the paper industry in the US between the years 1912-1921. In 1921 Isidor returned to Berlin and became a paper goods entrepreneur.
Throughout his life, Isidor showed great interest in old masters antiques and silverware and built a formidable collection before WWII. In 1939 he relocated to Copenhagen, Denmark along with his estate where he continued to the grow his collection.
Isidor passed away in 1965 at the age of 75. He bequeathed his estate to his two remaining brothers, who resided in Israel (after having immigrated there in 1935). His beneficiaries sold most of the estate in Copenhagen in 1966 through a company called Dr. Ernst Hauswefell, the remains were sent to Israel and divided between the two heirs.
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LOT 31431:
A Magnificent Silver Bookbinding and Hymns Book, Germany, Early 18th Century
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Sold for: $2,800
Start price:
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Estimated price:
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A Magnificent Silver Bookbinding and Hymns Book, Germany, Early 18th Century
The front, back cover and spine all pierced, chased and embossed with scrolling leaves and clusters of cornucopia, centered by an embossed heart, engraved with family initials M.E.F and topped by a crown underneath red velvet. The textblock gilt, and the including two pierced, ornate clasps.
Including a book of hymns titled "Himmels Tulipan", Constance 1712. Personally dedicated and featuring several original engravings by Andreas Matthaus Wolfgang and others.
Width: 11 cm; length: 17.5 cm, spine width: 5.5 cm
Notes: Featured in an exhibition in Sweden (date unknown) according to a paper clipping (see image).
Provenance: Estate of Isidor Kaiser, Copenhagen-Hamburg.
Condition: For a detailed condition report, please contact us at info@hammersite.com
