Stuttgart

Lot 40. Historical gold ring with dedication, Stuttgart, 1696. Estimate 5000 EUR. Photo Nagel. 12 men from Wurttemberg survived the triennial captivity in France during the War of the Palatine succession. As a sign of fellowship, 12 rings with the names of the hostages were commissioned. The ring at hand belonged to the hostage Dr. Fischer and was in familiar property of his descendants until today. D. 2,4 cm Nagel. Sale 733, 13th April 2016

A partgilt footed silver beaker and cover, Foehr, Stuttgart, late 19th ct. Photo Nagel Auktionen Marked 800/c. 505g. - Minor wear. H. 21 cm. Estimate 1800 € Nagel Auktionen. February 15th 2012. www.auction.de

A Jewish partgilt silver beaker, Stuttgart, c. 1700. Photo Nagel Auktionen Biblical scenes and objects from the Jewish liturgy. Unreadable Hebrew inscription underneath. Maker's mark of Christian Thill. C. 116g. - Minor wear, minor dents. H. 9 cm. Estimate 1000 € Nagel Auktionen. February 15th 2012. www.auction.de

General view of the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany today. The futuristic building that will house the museum will be inaugurated on January 28 and will open to the public on January 31 after three years in the making. Photo: EFE/Bernd Weissbrod STUTTGART.- In the new Porsche Museum the final preparations are made for the opening on Saturday 31 January 2009. At last, now that the scaffolding has been removed, it is possible to see to the full extent the bold architecture of the building at the head office premises of Dr.... [Lire la suite]