A German 14k gold and carved teak wood brooch. - image-1
A German 14k gold and carved teak wood brooch. - image-2
A German 14k gold and carved teak wood brooch. - image-1A German 14k gold and carved teak wood brooch. - image-2

Lot 117 Dα

A German 14k gold and carved teak wood brooch.

Auction 1219 - overview Cologne
17.05.2023, 16:00 - Jewellery and Watches
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €
Result: 1.008 € (incl. premium)

A German 14k gold and carved teak wood brooch.

Designed as a stylised eye engraved "Sei wachsam" (be watchful) and a teak wood eye with a carved pupil. Hallmarks: Fineness 585, maker's mark "whale with waves". L 5 cm. Weight 8.28 g.
Irmela Grigo-Wahle, Bad Godesberg.

The German expression "wooden eye be watchful", which reminds one to keep one's eyes peeled, is probably derived from the carpenter's trade. When planing wood, there is always a danger of slipping off the wooden eyes, which are harder than the rest of the wood.