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 31434:
A Solid Silver 18th century Bookbinding Fitted with "Heures Presentées A Madame La Dauphine Par Théodore de Hansy" ...
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Sold for: $3,800
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Estimated price:
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A Solid Silver 18th century Bookbinding Fitted with "Heures Presentées A Madame La Dauphine Par Théodore de Hansy", France, 1745
The silver binding entirely chased and embossed with cherubs in between clusters of flowers. The front cover centered by an oval relief depicting the Baptism of Christ and the back cover by a relief depicting Madonna and Child. The spine ornamented with a relief of Jesus with a crown of thorns and flanked by crown. With gilt textblock and a pierced and chased clasp.
Hours presented to Madame la Dauphine, Paris: Théodore de Hansy, ca 1745-1746: This book was dedicated to Marie-Thérèse of France, who became the Dauphine of France.
Bound by the workshop of Jean-Charles le Monnier (binder of the duke of Orleans). The book features engravings, vignettes and drop caps by Souberan and Raymond, after Le Sueur, Coypel, Migrar and others.The front loose endpaper bears a handwritten, personal prayer in English (probably from the period).
Width: 13 cm; length: 19.5 cm
Condition: For a detailed condition report, please contact us at info@hammersite.com
