Vadas József (szerk.): Ars Decorativa 10. (Budapest, 1991)

Új szerzemények 1987-1989 - Ötvösosztály

are similarly marked. The outside of the latter bears the traces of red sealing wax with the partly-readable inscriptio "A. GRAM...", which indicates that the instrument was hallmarked in Zagreb in the 19th century. Presented by Mária W. Lampl (Budapest). Inv. No. 87.97 6. Nut-cracker set, chromium-plated steel Austrian (?), c. 1900 L. 12.7 cm The two straight arms of the nut-cracker are joined to the upper centre plate by a revolving axis. In order to hold the nut, the straight arms at the upper end are notched inside, the handles are supplied with spiral ribbon-like decoration divided by strings of pearls. At the end there are acorn-shaped knobs. The handles of the instruments for removing walnuts from their shells are similar to those of the nutcracker proper, but are narrower. The head of each such instrument is plain with a middle part gently widening and with a head with claws. Unmarked. Purchased from the BÁV company. Inv. No. 87.102 7. Beaker with base, silver, gilt in parts By Master E D, Debrecen, 1632 H. 22 cm, d. of b. 6.5 cm Cylindrical body widening upwards in an arch, with its bottom fixed high on a foot through soldering. On the side are em-