Late 19th century, the first with impressed ''B''-amphora foundry mark for Franz Bergman, further stamped ''Geschutzt / 4185'' a violin and bow draped with foliage, atop sheet music reading ''Mendelssohn / Violin - Concerto / Allegro molto'' (1.75'' H x 8.5'' W x 4.25'' D); the second faintly stamped ''Geschutzt'', further numerically stamped ''*886'', a lidded inkwell in the form of blooming morning glories in a rustic flower box, 2 pieces, est: $400/600
Provenance: Private Collection, Ventura, CA

Overall good condition, with general scattered scratches, nicks and general wear and losses to cold-painted finish commensurate with age. The first with more losses to painted finish, including to a 1.25'' x 1'' area of sheet music.