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School bell, made around 1900.

This brass bell with a wooden handle was most likely used in a school to announce the beginning and end of lessons. However, bells of this type had several possible uses — they were also used in hotels to summon staff and in bourgeois households to call servants.

An interesting and nostalgic piece that can still serve its original purpose today.

Dimensions: 20 × 8,5 × 8,5 cm

Weight: 0,3 kg

The bell is in good condition.

Table bell, from the late 19th century.

Death mask, made in 1928.

A plaster death mask, first casting, signed Schäper and dated 1928.

Death masks are certainly one of the more fascinating traditions of human history and a way in which people preserved the memory of the deceased. The most famous death masks undoubtedly originate from Egypt, where they were buried together with the dead. Ancient Roman masks made of wax are also well known; these were used as models for carving tombstones. A similar tradition continued for centuries until changes in production occurred toward the end of the Middle Ages, when plaster began to be used instead. At that time, masks were used in funeral rituals and later preserved in libraries, museums, and universities.

Death masks were not made only for royalty and nobility, but also for distinguished individuals — poets, philosophers, dramatists, and others. As in ancient Rome, these masks were often used as references for portraits, sculptures, busts, or engravings depicting the deceased. Today, death masks have somewhat fallen into obscurity, yet they remain a powerful reminder of mortality and carry a strong memento mori symbolism.

Dimensions: 28 × 17 × 14 cm

Weight: 1,1 kg

The mask is in good condition.

Vintage purse from the 1950s, made in America.

Antique wine pitcher, manufactured in 1906 by WMF.

Inkwell with roe deer antler, circa 1900.

An exceptional inkwell distinguished by its natural roe deer antler, which serves both as decoration and as a practical rest for a writing quill. The antler is adorned with beautiful brass details depicting oak leaves, acorns, and small branches. The inkwell container itself is made of crystal, adding further elegance to the piece.

This inkwell is a wonderful decorative accent for any writing desk and an excellent collector’s item — perfect for lovers of calligraphy as well as collectors of hunting-related antiques.

Dimensions: 22 × 13,5 × 11 cm

Weight: 0,6 kg

The inkwell is in excellent condition.

Safe, made in Poland, early 20th century.

A safe with a faux wood-grain finish, a working lock and key, and a maker's label. Unfortunately, only the place of manufacture, Breslau (present-day Wrocław), can still be identified on the label.

Today, this heavy metal box serves as an excellent decorative piece. Thanks to its functioning lock, it remains suitable for storing valuables and personal belongings.

Dimensions: 29 × 22 × 14 cm

Weight: 4,5 kg

The safe is in good condition.

Piggy Bank, manufactured between 1891 and 1952.