Der Rittmeister Militaria, LLC, Imperial
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13-615
NAVY RESERVISTS STEIN - S. M. S. FRIEDRICH CARL AND S. M. S. GNEISENAU 1905-1908.
This is a handsome
naval reservist’s stein who served aboard the S. M. S. Friedrich Carl
and S. M. S. Gneisenau from 1905 through 1908. His name was Thielke.
The stein measures 4 1/4" at its base and 3" at the brim. It boasts a fine,
complete pewter lid that is decorated with war artifacts, oak leaves,
acorns, etc. The lid fits correctly, if a bit loosely, on the stein. The
thumb device features a crowned eagle with outspread wings. The thumb
device’s connection is also a bit loose, although secure. A pewter sailor
holding a kriegsflagge stands atop the stein. He is bent forward at quite an
angle, as though he is braced against a heavy wind. The figure does not
appear to be damaged, but it is possible that it was bent over the years.
The kriegsflagge also is made of pewter. Its front was hand painted black
and white, although some of the paint has worn off the obverse’s upper right
corner. This worn spot also shows on the reverse.
The stein’s porcelain body is a creamy off-white, with brick red accent
stripes around the base. Thinner red stripes highlight the areas surrounding
the stein’s main hand painted center panel. On the right, the magnificently
colorful panel depicts a sailor taking leave of his weeping sweetheart at
her garden gate while his battleship awaits in the bay behind them. In the
center is a close-up of the battleship, framed by a veteran’s banner and the
national flag, one sailor standing guard, another hoisting a beer, and oak
leaves, scrolls, patriotic sayings, etc. On the left, a group of sailors are
celebrating around a keg of beer. The names of Thielke’s comrades are
written on the stein’s reverse.
Inside the stein, an intact lithopane repeats the farewell scene between the
sailor and his weeping sweetheart. The only difference is that their parting
is set at the harbor instead of her garden. In addition to "Reservist
Thielke" written above the art panel, the panel itself has the dates
"1905-1908," as well as the names of the S. M. S. Friedrich Carl
and S. M. S. Gneisenau written on scrolls within the painting. The D.
R. G. M. Number is printed on the stein’s handle top, just beneath the thumb
device. Navy veteran steins are far more difficult to come by than their
army counterparts. The smaller size of the Navy and the fewer numbers of men
who served in it speak to this fact. It is also quite unusual for a man to
show service aboard two different ships. It is a marvelous stein, in excellent condition.
$1,595.00
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13-525
NAVY RESERVIST KRUG - S. M. S. ROON.
This is a very tall example of a reservist’s krug from the S. M. S. Roon.
The S. M. S. Roon was a Heavy Cruiser, the lead Cruiser of the "Roon
Class" Cruisers. It was commissioned in 1906, served during WW I, and
scrapped in 1921. The owner of this krug was a Reservist "Olkiewicz."
He served in Kiel from 1907 to 1910 as part of the 1. Werft.-Division 2nd
Kompagnie. This krug does not have a metal top, and never did. That is
partly why it is larger than a conventional stein with top. The center
panel’s main theme shows two sailors, one with a Mauser. Steaming
between them and toward the viewer is a German ship. A kriegsflagge
is also present. All of this is in high relief! On either side of the
central panel are further panels with a view of the S. M. S. Roon,
and men from the work division shoveling coal into the boilers. On these two
panels are the names of this man’s shipmates. The krug’s handle features
another high-relief sailor. This is a one Litre krug that stands 9" tall.
The diameter at the rim is 3," and the diameter at the base is 4
1/2." This krug is in excellent condition, with
vibrant colors and no problems whatsoever.
$1,295.00
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18-315 GARDE-KURAßIER-REGIMENT - METTLACH STEIN.
This is a splendid stein
from the Garde-Küraßier-Regiment. It is not a formal veteran’s stein, but one
produced by Mettlach. The stein holds ½ Litre. It stands 6 3/4” tall, measures
3 1/4” in
diameter at the rim, and 4” in diameter at the base. Two different sets of
images appear on the stein’s exterior. The central theme shows a mounted man in
dress uniform wearing his eagle-topped parade helmet and metal küraß. Standing
beside him is a man in a “Dienst (service)” uniform and his pickelhaube with the
spike rather than the parade eagle. To the right is another officer mounted in a Dienst tunic and pickelhaube, while an enlisted man stands at attention beside
his horse. Above and to the right of this scene are two small paint chips, which
do not affect the image. [We will show them in the accompanying photographs]. At
the stein’s bottom is the marking for Mettlach, and other information that we
also will show in detail.
$695.00
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18-234
VETERAN STEIN - HUSAREN-REGIMENT Nr 9 - PRUSSIA. This is the
largest veteran’s stein I have ever offered on these pages. It stands 14
3/4" tall and towers over most of our past veteran’s steins. It is
especially appealing as it is for a man who served in 2. Rheinisches
Husaren-Regiment Nr 9. This regiment was founded in 1815 and garrisoned
at Straßburg i.E. It was assigned to the XV. Armeekorps. It has many
colorful scenes spread over its exterior. Its owner served in the regiment’s
Eskadron Nr 1 from 1909 to 1912. His name was Schwer. His fellow
troops of Eskadron Nr 1 are listed on the side in two vertical lines.
As beautiful as is the stein’s exterior, the pewter lid is even more
striking, with its mounted Hussar complete with lance and pennant. This
figure is slightly off-balance, but it is complete and very handsome. This
is a very late stein for the period, and just a stunner.
$1,495.00
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18-312 VETERAN’S STEIN - GARDE-FÜSILIER-REGIMENT - PRUSSIA.
This is a reservist’s stein from the Garde-Füsilier-Regiment. It was
the only Garde-Füsilier-Regiment in the Prussian Army. It was founded
in 1826 and garrisoned in Berlin. It was attached to the GardeKorps.
The man who owned the stein was a reservist Murawski. He served in the
regiment’s Kompagnie Nr 9 during 1908 - 1910. The stein’s front
features all of the typical military motifs. His fellow members of
Kompagnie Nr 9's names are
listed. The lithopane is intact. It shows a soldier and his sweetheart. No
lid is attached to the stein. I cannot determine if one was once present and
removed, or if it was manufactured like this. The stein’s colors are
vibrant. It is a very pleasing example.
$550.00
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18-313 CHANCELLOR OTTO von BISMARCK - STEIN.
The "Iron Chancellor," Otto von Bismarck, was Germany’s most famous
politician. He served all three of the German Kaisers. His pragmatic
policies aided Germany in her consolidation and rise to world power status.
Von Bismarck is remembered and honored among Germans for many of his words
and deeds. He was particularly well known for the following slogan, which he
said on 6 February 1888. "Wir Deutsche fürchten Gott Sonst Nichts
auf der Welt. (We Germans fear God and No One Else in the World)."
Today we are offering an ornate stein that boasts a high-relief profile
of the "Iron Chancellor." The famous slogan is seen with him against a
decorative background. A metal-framed porcelain lid is in place, which
operates using a metal acorn thumb latch. It is quite impressive and VERY
well made.
$695.00
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20-85 CRYSTAL WINE GLASS
TO GRAND DUKE FRIEDRICH FRANZ III - MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN.
This is a very fine example of a wine glass from the personal
tableware of the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin,
Friedrich Franz III. The glass has a total of eight panels on
it. The Grand Duke’s crowned royal cypher appears on one
of them. The glass stands 4 5/8" in height, with a
diameter of 2 ½" at the rim, and 2 3/8" at the
base. The stem is also quite ornate. The entire glass is of
the highest caliber. $575.00
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14-267 BAVARIAN BEER
STEIN FOR FELDFLIEGER
ABTEILUNG Nr 7.
This is an attractive example of a beer stein from one of the
early war Bavarian squadrons, Feldflieger
Abteilung Nr 7. This stein is quite
large. It holds a full litre, compared to most steins and
krugs that we see that hold half a litre. This stein stands
11" tall. It has a marvelous exterior topped by a pewter
lid. Its thumb opening device features a rampant Bavarian
Lion. Engraved on the lid is "Zum
Andenken a. s. Kameraden (In Remembrance of our
Comrades)." Hand painted on the
exterior of the stein is a shield, topped by a crown. It has
a propeller through its center. Below that appears the
inscription "Bayr. Feld-Flieger=Abt.
7." On the bottom of the stein we
see that it was manufactured by Mettlach.
Due to the markings on the base it is very likely that this
stein was manufactured in the 1920's or 1930's, as opposed to
during WW I. It is in excellent condition and shows honest
age and wear. $1,350.00
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18-173 METTLACH PATRIOTIC
BEER KRUG. This is a superb Mettlach
patriotic beer krug. It is only .3 Litre, which is about 10
ounces (an unusual size). This is a bit smaller than many of
the krugs and steins that we see. This krug stands 5 ½"
tall, and is 2 ½" in diameter at the top, and 3
1/4" in diameter at the base. The central theme of this
hand painted stein is a wonderful Hohenzollern Eagle. It is
in wonderful condition. $295.00
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18-293 VETERAN’S BEER KRUG - ARMEEGRUPPE KRONPRINZ
RUPRECHT von BAYERN. This is a very
fine beer krug from Heeresgruppe Kronprinz Ruprecht von Bayern. Besides
being the Kronprinz of Bavaria, Ruprecht was a capable military commander who
achieved the rank of Generalfeldmarschall. In this capacity, he commanded an
Armeegruppe that consisted of multiple armies. The krug is rather
large. It holds one litre of liquid, whereas so many krugs hold only
half-a-litre. The dates 1914-1918, along with the name of Ruprecht’s
army group, are in blue on the side of the
krug. The krug stands 7 1/8" tall. It is 3 1/4" in diameter at the lid and 4"
in diameter at the base.
$375.00
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Three Presentation Cup Grouping -
From a Freiherr to Fellow Officers
This is a grouping of three presentation cups from a
Freiherr (Baron) to three fellow officers in the late 1890's. Although we will sell the cups
individually, we are offering a substantial discount to the collector who
takes all three.
18-277
PRESENTATION CUP - FREIHERR TO FELLOW OFFICER. This is a larger-sized
silver presentation cup that was a gift from a Freiherr to a fellow officer.
The cup stands 4 1/8" tall, is 2 1/4" in diameter at the rim, and 1 1/2" in
diameter at the base. One side of the cup has the Freiherr’s Cypher (it
appears that the initials are "RB"), while the reverse has his family
coat-of-arms. This coat-of-arms consists of two shields, topped by a
Freiherr’s crown. Engraved on the bottom of this cup is the name "Schreiber",
along with the date 1897. Further, we see the crown and moon as
mandated for silver items by Kaiser Wilhelm I (in approximately 1885), also
hallmarking for .800 silver and the jeweler’s hallmarking. The cup is
in very fine condition.
$475.00
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18-278
PRESENTATION CUP - FREIHERR TO FELLOW OFFICER.
This is a larger-sized silver presentation cup that was a gift from a Freiherr
to a fellow officer. The cup stands 4 1/8" tall, is 2 1/4" in diameter at the
rim, and 1 1/2" in diameter at the base. One side of the cup has the
Freiherr’s Cypher (it appears that the initials are "RB"), while the reverse
has his family coat-of-arms. This coat-of-arms consists of two shields, topped
by a Freiherr’s crown. Engraved on the bottom of this cup is the name "Perle",
along with the date 1897. Further, we see the crown and moon as
mandated for silver items by Kaiser Wilhelm I (in approximately 1885), also
hallmarking for .800 silver and the jeweler’s hallmarking. The cup is
in very fine condition.
$475.00
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18-279
PRESENTATION CUP -FREIHERR TO FELLOW OFFICER.
This is a larger-sized silver presentation cup that was a gift from a Freiherr
to a fellow officer. The cup stands 4 1/8" tall, is 2 1/4" in diameter at the
rim, and 1 1/2" in diameter at the base. One side of the cup has the
Freiherr’s Cypher (it appears that the initials are "RB"), while the reverse
has his family coat-of-arms. This coat-of-arms consists of two shields, topped
by a Freiherr’s crown. Engraved on the bottom of this cup is the name "von Krosigk", along with the date 1897. Further, we see the crown and moon
as mandated for silver items by Kaiser Wilhelm I (in approximately 1885), also
hallmarking for .800 silver and the jeweler’s hallmarking. The cup is
in very fine condition.
$475.00
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18-243
GLASS BEER KRUG - JÄGER-BATTALION.
This is a really exciting glass beer krug for a man who served in a
Jäger-Battalion both prior to and during WW I. I am unable to
determine which battalion Wilhelm Schiese served in. He did serve from
1890-1893 in the 3rd Kompagnie. He also served from
1915-1918 during the war. All of this information is engraved on the lid
of the krug. Further we have what at first glance appears to be a crowned
Royal Cypher. I believe this is actually the owner’s name and that he
"promoted" himself! At the center of the lid is a fine Prussian Jäger
shako. From the size of the krug, I estimate that this as .4 of a
litre.
$350.00
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18-297
1870 IRON CROSS BEER KRUG.
We are
always pleased when we find patriotic glassware from the 1870-1871
Franco-Prussian War. They are quite difficult-to-find. This beer krug
stands 6 1/8" tall. It measures 3 1/2" in diameter at the top, and 3 1/2" in
diameter at the base. The krug’s front features a "bubbled" finish,
(i.e., the glass is covered with many small circles that look like bubbles).
The krug’s lid is hand painted porcelain. It features a black Iron
Cross surrounded by laurel leaves. Beneath it are the dates "1870-1871." A
blue bow ties the two leaf sprays together. Above the Iron Cross is the
saying "Willkommen Tapferer Sieger (Welcome Courageous Victor)." It
is handsomely and luxuriously executed.
$395.00
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18-299 GLASS JAR - LARGE ARTILLERY SHELL-SHAPED.
This is an exceptionally attractive glass jar that has been fashioned in the
shape of a large artillery shell. Most of the glass is frosted, except for the
very top of the jar (the shell’s tip, if you will) and its bottom. The very
edge of the clear glass on the jar’s top is encircled by delicate gold trim.
The jar’s top is attached by a brass hinge and clasp. A hand painted Iron
Cross graces the jar’s front. It is flanked by two branches of what appear to
be laurel leaves (with berries?), tied together at the bottom by a red, white
and black (Germany’s national colors) bow. The jar is approximately 5 1/4"
tall and 2 3/8" in diameter. Its delicacy and the presence of a bow may
indicate that it was a patriotic piece intended for a woman. It is certainly a
lovely item, worthy of addition to any collection.
$325.00
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18-162 GLASS BEER KRUG
CELEBRATING THE 25th
ANNIVERSARY OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR 1870-1895.
This is a fine glass beer krug commemorating 25 years after
service in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. The krug stands 6
¾" tall, and is 4" in diameter its top. The
exterior of the glass is quite attractive, with a most
interesting design on the glass. The krug would hold either
4/10 or half a litre. The lid of the krug is the pickelhaube
of a Saxon infantry officer. It is quite detailed. The helmet
lies amid a wreath of laurel leaves. Engraved on the lid is
the following: "2/12 1870. Hurrah!
2/12 1895. Emil Schneider." Between
the dates and the name is an Iron Cross. The interior of the
lid is inscribed with: "Gewidmet von G. Schneider, A.
Weise, P. Börner, L. Löwenberg." (Gedwidmet
means "dedicated to"). This krug is in very fine
condition. It is quite unusual to find something
commemorating the Franco-Prussian War. $795.00 .
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18-166 GLASS OR CRYSTAL
1914 IRON CROSS POKAL. This is an
immense glass or crystal pokal of the highest quality and
condition. The pokal measures 10 7/8" tall, 3 7/8"
in diameter at the rim, and 4 1/8" in diameter at the
base. Etched quite delicately into the front of the pokal is
a 1914 Iron Cross. $395.00. . .
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18-171
METTLACH
PATRIOTIC BEER KRUG. This is
well-made and attractively conditioned beer krug manufactured
by the well-known firm of Mettlach.
The body of the krug is a plain-fired porcelain. It is of the
½ Litre size. The top of the krug has a fine recreation of
the 1914 Iron Cross. A ball-shaped thumb device opens the
lid. The bottom of the krug has the markings for the Mettlach
firm. This is very well made and in excellent condition. It
would make a fine way to enjoy your favorite beverage or for
display. $475.00. .
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18-227 VETERAN STEIN FOR AN ARTILLERY SCHOOL.
This is a veteran’s stein for a man who served at an artillery school during
the period of 1897 through 1899. It has a very colorful exterior, showing a
cypher on a shoulder strap (which represents the Lehr-Batt. of the Artillery
School). A scene depicts a cannon
being pulled to the Front by a caisson and horse team. No cannon decorates the
lid’s top, only a simple disc. However, some very ornate, high-relief work is
displayed on the lid’s flanks, including the Kaiser, cannons, etc. The
lithopane at the bottom is in very good condition. This is a fine veteran’s
stein that is more than 100-years-old and in very good condition.
$595.00
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18-223 PATRIOTIC BEER
KRUG.
This is a wonderful earthenware beer krug of the ½ litre variety. Across the
front of the krug is a colorful and marvelously executed kriegsflagge. The
krug is in excellent condition. It has a simple metal cover that flips up to
give access to the krug’s contents.
$295.00
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18-222 AIRPLANE SALT AND PEPPER SERVER/HOLDER.
This is a porcelain airplane figurine, which is in fact a salt and pepper
server/holder. The aircraft is a single-wing design. In addition to the salt
and pepper shakers, it has a small reservoir for what might have held
mustard. I have seen these before, and I believe that is the purpose for the
third compartment. Emblazoned on the side of the airplane is a view of the
city of Lindau, along with the legend "Lindau Seehafen mit alt. Leuchtturm."
Embedded in the highly-lustered white porcelain are flecks of gold, which
lend the item a lovely appearance.
$195.00
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18-224 PRESENTATION GLASS BEER KRUG FROM ONE DOCTOR TO
ANOTHER.
This is a glass beer krug that
dates from 1863. It stands 5 1/4" tall. It measures 3 3/4" at the bottom and 3
1/4" at its rim. The body of the krug is of clear glass that has been cut
evenly in ridges around the sides. Its lid is silver, probably silver-plate,
with an attached silver thumb-device on the handle by which one can lift the
lid. The thumb is device plain, without any decoration other than simple
fluting on the edges. The top of the lid has been engraved with the legend "Seinem
Treuen Collegen Dr. Henke Dankt für Liebevolle Sorgfalt und Aufopfernde
Hingebung Glücklich im Gefühle Seiner Genesung." This translates to
"Your
faithful colleague, Dr. Henke, thanks you for your affectionate care and
sacrificial devotion. Feeling fortunate in his convalescence, Dr. Popp,
November 1863." A maker’s mark and what may be the silver content marking is
present on the silver part of the handle. This was before silver hallmarking
became standardized. Also, both marks are rather illegible. Another
interesting point because of its age is the spelling of the word "colleague,"
using the "c" rather than "k," as would be proper in German. In the mid-19th
century, particularly among the elite classes (and doctors would at least
aspire to this state), a tendency to use French spellings for some words still
lingered. This is a very handsome piece, with some interesting history behind
it. $175.00
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18-201 SMALL SHERRY
GLASSES BEARING THE CYPHER "WILHELM REX."
We have a total of three of these small patriotic sherry
glasses bearing the cypher "Wilhelm
Rex." These glasses stand 5
1/8" tall, are 1 3/4" in diameter at the rim, and 1
7/8" in diameter at the base. While they are
attractively made, they are not a part of the Kaiser‘s
glass service. They are patriotic in nature and appear to be
a "daily-use" grade of crystal. Each has the royal
cypher etched into its front. We have three of these
available for the individual price of $75.00
each.
[Buy
all three for the special price of $200.00! When the first
of these is sold, this special offer will end]. . . .
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18-64 PORCELAIN SCHNAPPS
FLASK. This is a marvelous schnapps
flask in the form of a bugle, dating from the turn of the
last century. This porcelain bugle has a removable
mouthpiece, which allows one to pour out the contents of the
flask. The flask, which stands 11 1/2" tall and is 5
1/2" at the bell of the bugle, holds ½ Litre of liquid.
The flask is hand-painted and even has a representation of
the cord wrapped around the center of the bugle. It bears the
saying "Für Tonangebende
Kneip-Genieg." The flask is
manufacturer hallmarked underneath. $225.00
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18-287 COFFEE CUP FOR THE VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL IN LEIPZIG.
This is a coffee cup which commemorates the Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig.
This is a massive monument which was dedicated in 1913 to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the Napoleonic wars. This was a major year in German history
and there was much going on to honor German’s role in these wars. This
monument is every bit as impressive today as it was nearly 100 years ago and
Kaiser Wilhelm II and the King of Saxony were both there for its dedication,
$30.00
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18-288 DEMITASSE CUP FOR THE VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL IN
LEIPZIG.
This is a demitasse cup which
commemorates the Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig. This is a massive monument
which was dedicated in 1913 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of
the Napoleonic wars. This was a major year in German history and there was
much going on to honor German’s role in these wars. This monument is every bit
as impressive today as it was nearly 100 years ago and Kaiser Wilhelm II and
the King of Saxony were both there for its dedication,
$40.00
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18-289 DEMITASSE CUP FOR THE VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL IN
LEIPZIG.
This is a demitasse cup which
commemorates the Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig. This is a massive monument
which was dedicated in 1913 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of
the Napoleonic wars. This was a major year in German history and there was
much going on to honor German’s role in these wars. This monument is every bit
as impressive today as it was nearly 100 years ago and Kaiser Wilhelm II and
the King of Saxony were both there for its dedication,
$35.00
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18-290 DEMITASSE COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER WITH IRON CROSS
MOTIF.
This is a demitasse coffee cup and
saucer. The saucer is 4 1/8" in diameter and on its blue surface in gold we see
"Erinnerung aus Großer zeit 1914/15. The saucer is marked for the noted
Bavarian form Rosenthal. The demitasse cup is also blue with a handsome 1914
Iron Cross in gold. The inside of the cup is also a most striking gold. There
is repaired damage to the cup as at some point it shattered in 3-4 pieces. It
has been nicely repaired and the damage is more noticeable in the interior
than the exterior. It is also marked for Rosenthal. While a pity that this
damage took place the pricing reflects the fault.
$95.00
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34-25
BRAUNSCHWEIG SILVER SCHNAPPS CUPS WITH SPECIAL GALLANTRY DEVICE.
This is a top grade schnapps cup. It measures 3/4" in diameter at the base,
1 3/4" in diameter at the rim, and stands 1 3/4" tall. On the front of the
cup is the special gallantry device with swords that appears on the War
Service Cross 2nd Class from the Duchy of Braunschweig. This
device was added to a regular decoration as a Spange on the award
ribbon. This signified the award was given for special service at the front.
The device features a profile of the horse, which was indicative of
Braunschweig. At the device’s bottom are crossed swords. On the bottom of
these small cups is hallmarking for silver content and manufacturer.
We only have TWO of these remaining. They are priced at
$250.00 EACH,
or we can offer the two of them for $425.00
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20-199 GOBLET HONORING
KAISER WILHELM II AND RACING SLOOP - S. M. Y. IDUNA.
This is a fine
goblet that appears to be made from zinc. It stands 5 1/2" tall. It measures
3" in diameter at the rim, and 2 3/4" in diameter at the base. It sports three
decorative panels. The first shows Kaiser Wilhelm II in naval uniform. The
second shows his racing sloop, the S. M. Y. Iduna. The third panel
shows König Carl I. von Rumänien’s crowned cypher. (König Carl I. was also the
Regimental Chef of Dragoner-Regiment Nr 9). The cup is finely made. It
sports manufacturer’s hallmarking on the bottom.
Material from any of the Kaiser’s yachts is difficult to find. The S. M. Y.
Iduna is one of the Kaiser’s lesser-known vessels that was used for
yachting competitions of the Kaiserlicher Yacht Club.
$250.00
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18-298 METAL GOBLET SALUTING IRON
CHANCELLOR OTTO von BISMARCK.
Otto Eduard
Leopold von Bismarck was born April 1, 1815 in Schönhausen, which today is in
Saxony-Anhalt. He died July 30, 1898 in Friedrichsruh near Hamburg. He was a
Prussian and the greatest German statesman of the 19th century. As
Minister-President of Prussia from 1862 through 1890, he oversaw the
unification of Germany. From 1867 on, he was Chancellor of the North German
Confederation. In 1871, he was raised to the rank of Fürst (Prince) von Bismarck.
He was also appointed Imperial Chancellor of the German Empire, but retained
his Prussian offices (including those of Minister-President and Foreign
Minister). When the second German Empire was formed in 1871, he served as its
first Chancellor, gaining the nickname "Iron Chancellor." Although he had been
an essential part of Germany’s unification and played a pivotal role in 19th
Century European diplomacy, Bismarck did NOT get along with Wilhelm II when he
became Kaiser in 1888. Bismarck resigned at Wilhelm II's insistence in 1890,
at the age of 75.
This zinc cup commemorates von Bismarck’s life. It stands 8 3/4" tall. It is 3
½" in diameter at the brim, 2" in diameter at the bottom and sits on a 3 1/4"
diameter base. It features a profile high-relief portrait of von Bismarck
within a laurel leaf wreath. Ribbons at the bottom of the wreath read "1 Apr. 1815 Fürst Bismarck 20 Jul. 98." The next panel features an 1870 Iron Cross set off by a
frame of elaborate scroll work. The last panel features a detailed,
high-relief rendering of Bismarck’s rural estate at Friedrichsruh, (and is
so-labeled). The rest of this handsome drinking vessel is set off with
abstract designs and scroll work. The only flaw is that the base is somewhat
bent, which causes the vessel to wobble slightly when set on a flat surface.
Otherwise, it is a magnificent piece.
$350.00
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34-71 METAL CUP - KAISER WILHELM II.
This is a zinc cup that depicts Kaiser Wilhelm II in profile. On the reverse
is the House of Hohenzollern’s Coat-of-Arms. Some engraving appears at the
rim that I cannot identify, although I can discern the year 1903. The
left of the Kaiser’s face is dented. The rim and the base are also slightly
misshapen. The cup stands 4 1/2" tall, measures 3 1/4" in diameter at the rim, and
2 1/4" in diameter at the base. $95.00
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18-207 LARGE POKAL
FEATURING A FLORAL MOTIF. This is a
large, silver-toned pokal, measuring 11 3/8" in height,
4 3/4" in diameter at the rim, and 5 1/8" in
diameter at the base. A 3" etched-band of roses and
leaves encircles the cup’s exterior. Engraved at the
base is "Verein 15. Husaren
Wandesbeck 1 June 1925." This
refers to Husaren-Regiment Könign
Wilhelmina der Niederlande (Hannoverisches) Nr 15,
which was raised in Wandesbek in 1803. The regiment was
Hanoverian and received battle honors for fighting at the
Peninsula, Waterloo, El Bodon, and Barossa. It is a fine
memorial cup from an elite Hussar regiment that fought
proudly with Wellington in Spain and at Waterloo. $175.00 .
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18-326
XKK SILVER STAHLHELM SCHNAPPS CUPS.
This is a consignment item.
Today we are offering some fine silver-toned schnapps cups that are shaped
like M-16, M-17, or M-18 Stahlhelms. They measure 4 3/4" in
total height. The stahlhelm, which is mounted upside down on the stem
(the stem measures 3 1/4" in length) measures 1 3/4" x 2 1/4." The base of
each cup measures 1 3/4" in diameter. I estimate that each cup holds about 1
ounce of liquid. At the cup’s bottom, we see it was produced by the firm
Gebrüder Schürmann. They are not made of silver, and thus are not so
hallmarked. We have a total of four cups. Two of these
have been sold and only TWO remain.
$150.00 EACH.
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18-04 PEWTER CUP.
Featuring high relief samples of many of the Imperial German
buildings including the Kaiser’s Palace. This cup stands
4 ½" tall and has a 3" diameter across the top of
the cup. $50.00
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18-217 BLOWN-GLASS
CARAFE. This is a blown-glass carafe
from the period of 1900 to 1910. It is quite
distinctive-looking as each of the four sides were blown
inward. This makes for a far different look from many carafes
that we see. It has a round glass stopper as well. The
overall height of the carafe is 11." $95.00
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18-210 GERMAN BEER
BOTTLE. This is a German beer bottle
from the period of 1890 to 1900. The European-style beer
bottle, which is still used today on some high-end beers, was
quite common 100 years ago. It sports a steel frame (which
shows light surface-rust) attached to a porcelain stopper,
which is opened and closed with a release catch on the
bottle’s side. Engraved on the glass is "Max
Eicke Blankenburg Unverkäuflich." "Max
Eicke Blankenburg" also appears on
the porcelain cap’s top. This bottle would be useful as
a part of a soldier’s display or just on its own merits. $40.00
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18-241 GLASS BEER BOTTLE.
This is a glass beer bottle that dates to around 1900 to 1910. It comes from
Hamburg. The bottle is green and stands 12 1/4" tall. The following is seen
on the bottle’s side in a circular area: "Herm. Peters Bergedorf." The
bottle has the unique, European-style, porcelain stopper. It is great for
display on its own or as a part of any display that you might create.
$75.00
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18-244
FELDPOST SHIPPING CARTON - GLASS SCHNAPPS FLASK.
This is a Feldpost shipping carton with a label on the front
containing all the information needed to mail it to a soldier at the front.
The box measures 5 3/4" x 3" x 2." The top is secured using twine, which is
still in place. Inside the box is a glass schnapps bottle with a porcelain
top. The bottle measures 5 1/2" x 2 1/4." It looks as though it would hold
4-6 ounces of schnapps. The bottle is protected by a cardboard wrapper. This
is little different from how it was ninety years ago. It is in mint
condition. $160.00
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18-274
PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS DEMITASSE CUP. This is a beautiful,
patriotic demitasse (coffee cup). The cup has a very dark-blue
background. Painted on the front is a black, gold, and white Iron Cross in a
golden frame. The rim, handle, and the cup’s base are trimmed in gold as well.
The cup stands 2" tall, is 2" in diameter at the rim, and 2" in diameter at
the base. The cup is manufacturer-marked and numbered "654/245."
$325.00
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18-323
XRP VASE SHAPED LIKE IRON CROSS. This is a consignment piece. It is a
white porcelain vase that is shaped like a 1914 Iron Cross. It measures 5
1/4” x 5.” Both sides of the vase depict the features of an Iron Cross’s
obverse. The manufacturer’s hallmarking appears on the vase’s bottom. The
vase is well made, and in excellent condition.
$195.00
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Plates, Bowls, Etc.
13-770
MEISSEN PLATE - OTTO WEDDIGEN - U-9.
I have sought one of the plates honoring Otto Weddigen and the U-9's intrepid crew for years. I never found one that met my stringent standards
and was worthy to offer you. Finally, I discovered this fine plate,
manufactured by the noteworthy manufacturer, Meissen. The U-9 was a small, prewar
U-Boot that burned kerosene (!) as
its power source. During September 1914, the tiny U-9, commanded by
Kapitänleutnant Otto Weddigen, made history
in a single hour. She sank three British cruisers within sixty
minutes! Kaiser Wilhelm II was so delighted, he awarded Weddigen the 1914
Iron Crosses 1st and 2nd Class, and presented the Iron
Cross 2nd Class to all the U-9's other officers and
crewmen. A month later, the U-9 sank yet another British cruiser, at
which time Weddigen was invested with the Knight’s Cross with Swords of the
Hohenzollern House Order and the Orden Pour le Mérite. Scarcely six months
later, Weddigen and the U-29's crew (his new assignment) were killed
when a British battleship rammed them. Weddigen became a German national
hero, since he was the first naval officer awarded the PLM. While
later U-Boot commanders far exceeded Weddigen’s total amount of ships
and tonnage sunk, noone was more famous or more revered by the German
people. He was a superstar who, like Manfred von Richthofen, was asked for
his autograph wherever he went.
The plate we are offering today measures 10" in diameter. Depicted in blue on
white, the U-9 sails across a rough ocean’s surface. One solitary
man, clearly Weddigen, stands in the conning tower. The Kriegsflagge
streams out high atop the tower. Another U-Boot is steaming along in
the background. The plate’s bottom reads "U9." The plate’s exterior
condition is absolutely stunning. Its reverse boasts Meissen’s
emblematic crossed swords. Two small holes have been drilled in the plate’s
ridge, which allows the placement of string or wire by which it can be hung
on a wall. The choice remains open to the plate’s future owner.
This is a fantastic tribute to Germany’s most famous WW I U-Boot
commander. These plates are very scarce today. I have never seen a better
example.
$1,995.00
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20-233
FLORAL PATTERN DINNER PLATE - PERSONAL SERVICE - KÖNIG FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV
- PRUSSIA. This is a recessed dinner plate from König Friedrich Wilhelm
IV of Prussia’s personal dinner service. It dates from about 1850. It sports
a multicolored floral pattern, with vibrant green leaves flanking green and
purple grapes. The reverse has hallmarking for KPM, the firm that provided
tableware for all the Kings and Kaisers of Prussia from Frederick the Great
through Kaiser Wilhelm II. In addition to KPM’s hallmarking, we also see the
Prussian King’s cypher. It is a fine example.
$995.00
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18-321
PLATE - MILITARY THEMES FROM CHILD’S VIEWPOINT - KPM. This is an
interesting plate, which comes from the noted Prussian porcelain firm, KPM.
KPM was located in Berlin and served every Prussian King and Kaiser from
Frederick the Great onward. By the time KPM was serving Kaiser Wilhelm II,
they were producing large numbers (in terms of place settings) of tableware
and in multiple patterns. As if it were not enough that they produced
tableware for all the various castles wherein the Kaiser entertained, they
also produced tableware for the Kaiser’s ships. Tableware had to be provided
for the S. M. S. Deutschland (the ship he sailed on when he was with the
fleet) and the S. M. S. Hohenzollern (his primary yacht). This gives you
just a hint of the quantity, not to mention the quality of the items that
KPM produced. They did other work aside from the royal family (this included
the Kaiserin, the Kaiser’s children, and other Princes of the House of
Hohenzollern).
The plate measures 7 3/4” in diameter. It is multicolored and has an angel
as the central motif. Around the angel are items that appeal to children,
although most are of a military nature. One sees a teddy bear wearing a
busby. An airplane appears, as well as a cannon and a drum. Even a zeppelin
shows up. The plate’s obverse is in excellent condition. As we examine the
reverse, we see the hallmarking for KPM. Also a chip is present here, which,
while unfortunate, does not detract from the overall presentation of the
plate. $395.00
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20-207 SALAD/DESSERT PLATE - SCHLOß NYMPHENBURG -
KÖNIG LUDWIG III - BAVARIA.
We are thrilled to
offer a dessert/salad plate from König Ludwig III of Bavaria’s royal table
service. This plate was produced from 1900 through 1912, while Ludwig II was
still Bavaria’s Prinz Regent. Schloß Nymphenburg was the Bavarian
royal household’s summer castle. Located in what is today suburban Munich,
it was first built in 1664. The Schloß and its grounds cover more
than 200 acres. Interestingly, the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics dressage
(equestrian) events were held on the castle grounds. The plate is
twelve-sided, and measures 8 1/8" in diameter. Without a doubt, this is the most
beautiful, elaborately hand painted royal plate of the many we have offered.
Two shades of blue and a royal gold are featured. An ornate pattern is
displayed throughout. The plate’s central theme is a house on a lake or
river. It is very striking, and would make a fine addition to any
collection.
$1,195.00
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18-301 MEISSEN PLATE - CORONATION -
KÖNIG FRIEDRICH AUGUST III - SAXONY.
This is a
fine porcelain plate from the noted manufacturer, Meissen. It was
created to commemorate Friedrich August III’s assumption of the Kingdom of
Saxony’s throne in 1904. Friedrich August III (1865-1932) was Saxony’s final
king. The plate measures 10" in diameter. It has a sunken center. Its edge is
trimmed in gold. The plate is ornately hand painted in blue. Near the gilt
trim on the edge is a band of oak leaves and acorns. Inside on the sunken
portion of the plate, more oak leaves serve as a wreath around the King’s
Cypher, "AR"(Augustus Rex) and Saxony’s Coat-of-Arms. Below it is the
date, 15 Okt. 1904, when Friedrich August III ascended to the throne
after his father, König Georg (1832-1904) died. The plate’s reverse is
attractively hallmarked for Meissen with the firm’s crossed swords. It
is a fetching porcelain item, and a tribute to the King of Saxony, who led his
country during WW I.
$495.00
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18-303 MEISSEN PORCELAIN PLATE - SCHÜTZEN
- (FÜSILIER) REGIMENT PRINZ GEORG Nr 108 - SAXONY.
Both before and after WW I, Saxony’s leading porcelain manufacturer,
Meissen, issued commemorative porcelain plates for important historical
events. Among the most favored of these plates were those manufactured to
commemorate important dates in the history of Saxony’s regiments and other
military establishments. Today we are offering a very high quality plate that
celebrates the years of Königl. Sächs. Schützen -(Füsilier -)Regiment Prinz
Georg Nr 108's existence. The regiment was garrisoned at the
capital city of Dresden, where it was attached to the Saxon XII ArmeeKorps.
One thing made the regiment unusual among infantry regiments. Its soldiers
wore shakos for dress occasions rather than pickelhauben.
The white porcelain plate is hand painted in shades of green and black. The
plate’s top bears the letters K. S. SCH. R. 108, indicating the formal
name of the regiment, Königl. Sächs. Schützen -(Füsilier -)Regiment Prinz
Georg Nr 108. In the plate’s center is a combination of leaves with two
shakos, which were emblematic of the regiment. Below the shakos is a horn and
above the leaves is the Kingdom of Saxony’s crown. On the left and right of
the plate are oak leaves with acorns. At the plate’s bottom, Saxony’s
Coat-of-Arms is centered between the dates 1809 and 1919. Of
course, 1809 was the establishment of the regiment. 1919
represents the formal disbanding of the regiment after WW I’s end. The plate’s
reverse has an attachment by which the plate can be mounted to a wall. This is
a beautifully crafted, high-quality plate from one of Germany’s leading
porcelain makers. The colors remain vibrant even after nearly ninety years.
$750.00
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18-304 MEISSEN PORCELAIN PLATE - ROYAL SAXON CADET
CORPS.
Both before and after WW I, Saxony’s
leading porcelain manufacturer, Meissen, issued commemorative porcelain
plates for important historical events. Among the most favored of these plates
were those manufactured to commemorate important dates in the history of
Saxony’s regiments and other military establishments. Today we are offering a
very high quality plate that celebrates the 195th anniversary of
the Königl. Sächs. KadettenKorps. I am not very familiar with the Royal
Saxon KadettenKorps. I believe it was the institution that turned out
the Saxon Army’s military officers, perhaps similar to the U. S. Army Academy
located at West Point, New York.
The white porcelain plate is hand painted in shades of blue. The plate’s top
bears the words Königl. Sächs. KadettenKorps. The plate’s center
features a motif that looks like crossed leaves, or possibly feathers. In its
center is a Saxon crown. At the plate’s bottom are the dates "1725-1920,"
which commemorate the institution’s 195th anniversary. The plate’s
reverse has an attachment by which the plate can be mounted to a wall. This is
a beautifully crafted, high-quality plate from one of Germany’s leading
porcelain makers. The colors remain vibrant even after nearly ninety years.
$650.00
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18-324 KPM BERLIN PLATE - OTTO von BISMARCK MOUNTED.
This is an exquisite, smaller-sized plate that depicts the "Iron Chancellor,"
Otto von Bismarck, mounted on his horse. The plate measures 7 3/4" in diameter.
It was manufactured by the noted Berlin firm KPM. The firm supplied the
Hohenzollern family, including all its kings and kaisers. It is a gorgeous plate
in top condition.
$385.00
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18-316 SILVER PRESENTATION GOBLET - .800 SILVER.
This is a most
interesting silver presentation goblet. It stands 4 3/4” tall. It measures
3 3/4” in
diameter at the rim, and 2 3/4” in diameter at the base. The goblet’s top is greatly
expanded from its stem. The stem sports a rather whimsical design resembling
upright and reversed balloons! The goblet’s top has an engraving in script which
is dated 1917. The middle line is one word, “Wollart,” which might be the
owner’s name. We do NOT have a clue what the rest of the engraving says! If any
of our sharp-eyed readers can look at the accompanying photos and give us the
translation, we will be happy to share it. The goblet’s base has hallmarking for its manufacturer, Kiesel, and the
appropriate .800 silver hallmarks. As this is a superior-quality silver goblet,
it displays an absolutely luscious patina, which confirms it has not been
cleaned in quite awhile. (Just the way that I like them)! It is a charming piece
that would enhance any collection.
$550.00
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18-314 BIRD PITCHER - KAISER WILHELM II - OTTO von BISMARCK.
This is
a very handsome pitcher that stands 7" in height and is 4" at its widest
point. It is unusual as the pitcher’s mouth is shaped like a bird. Sometimes
I look at it and think that it might be a parrot. Other times it looks like
an eagle. (My wife thinks it looks like a griffin). A ring is in the bird’s
beak. The pitcher’s exterior is quite elaborate. It displays shades of oven-fired blue and gray porcelain. One side of the pitcher has a
high-relief likeness of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The other side features a
high-relief likeness of Fuerst (Fürst) Bismarck, Germany’s "Iron
Chancellor." Bismarck served as chancellor under all three kaisers, although
he was ultimately retired under Wilhelm II. The pitcher is signed by the
artist who made it. Its condition is excellent.
We actually have two of these available. Both are in equally fine condition.
If you want one, the price is
$550.00.
If you would like them both (they are magnificent when displayed together),
we can offer you the pair for
$995.00
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20-170
DINNER PLATE - HERZOG ERNST AUGUST PERSONAL SERVICE - BRAUNSCHWEIG.
This is a dinner plate from Duke Ernst August of Braunschweig. It is in the
pattern that was used after his marriage to Princess Viktoria Luise, the
daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm II, in 1913. The plate measures 9" in diameter. It
features a wide red band, and Ernst August’s crowned royal cypher in gold. The
plate is manufacturer hallmarked for KPM on the reverse. It is in very
fine condition.
$1,250.00
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18-327 SILVER PLATE - HARNESS RACES AWARD - GENERAL der KAVALLERIE AUGUST
von MACKENSEN.
This handsome silver plate is
the 2nd Prize in a Harness Racing contest awarded to General der
Kavallerie August von Mackensen on 24 May 1913. The contest was put on by
the Stuttgart Trotting and Breeding Association in that city. The general’s
horse was evidently named "Holkan," since that is the name inscribed on one
side of the plate. Long a member of the Hussars, Von Mackensen was certainly
a fine horseman. He was frequently painted and photographed atop horses,
either galloping into battle or posing majestically in his Leib-Husaren
uniform, wearing his Totenkopf-adorned busby. This award just shows
another side of his interest in good horseflesh. The octagonal silver plate measures
8" x 8." It sports a raised,
decorative edge. Each of its four corners is adorned with a pair of
high-relief winged griffons supporting a victory wreath between them.
Inscriptions mark each side of the plate, and a dedication to von Mackensen
is in the center of the plate’s "bowl." At the plate’s top we read, "Turnier Stuttgart" (Stuttgart Tournament) and at the bottom,
"24 V.
1913." The right side reads "II Preis Einspänner" (2nd
Prize Harness), while the left has the name "Holkan." The dedication
is as follows,
"Dem
hochverehrten Gen. d. Kav.
August von Mackensen
überreicht
vom Stuttg. Trabrenn-u. Zuchtverein"
This translates as "To the honorable General der
Kavallerie August von Mackensen presented by the Stuttgart Trotting and
Breeding Association." The plate is maker-marked for Ernst Menner
Stuttgart. It is also hallmarked for .800 silver with the crown and
moon. The plate has some tarnish and patina, although it has obviously been
cleaned in the not-far-distant past. It is a captivating piece to an
important, and dashing, historical figure.
$1,395.00
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18-307 PORCELAIN BOX - FREDERICK THE GREAT - KPM
BERLIN. KPM was Prussia’s leading porcelain manufacturer.
They were founded during King Frederick the Great’s reign. They served every
Prussian King and German Kaiser through Kaiser Wilhelm II, and still exist
today. This is an interesting, white porcelain box that might have served any
number of purposes. It could have held tobacco, desk or dresser incidentals,
small candies, the possibilities are endless. The box measures 4 1/4" x 4
1/4" x 1 1/4."
The box lid features the great King’s high-relief profile. The KPM
hallmarking appears on the box’s bottom. The box is in very fine condition.
$495.00
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20-205 KPM’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY PLATE -
FEATURING KÖNIG FRIEDRICH DER GROßE - ORIGINAL PRESENTATION BOX.
Premiere porcelain firm KPM began serving Prussia’s royal
houses in 1763, when they provided King Friedrich the Great’s tableware.
The illustrious firm remains in business today, still producing some of the
finest porcelain pieces in the world. KPM observed their 150th
anniversary of service to the Prussian Crown (including six Kings and three
Kaisers) in 1913
by issuing this commemorative plate. The eight-sided plate is made of bisque
porcelain. It measures 7" x 6 3/4" x 3/4." The central motif gracing the plate’s
obverse is the high-relief images of Friedrich the Great and Kaiser Wilhelm
II. The words Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur (KPM) Berlin are
featured around the plate’s edges. Below the two rulers’ images the years
1763 and 1913 appear, with the KPM logo in-between them.
The plate’s reverse displays all the KPM markings, along with the
dates.
The plate is housed in a deluxe leatherette presentation case measuring 8" x
7 1/2." The case is fitted to house the plate. It is lined with handsome, green,
silk material. It is an absolutely gorgeous display item that is nearly 100
years old itself!
$795.00
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22-58 PORCELAIN TRAY
/ ASHTRAY -
BLACK TROOPS AND GERMAN NCO - KAMMERUN - KPM BERLIN.
This is a porcelain tray /ashtray measuring 4" x 5 1/4." It is rounded. It shows a number
of black troops gathered around a white German NCO. He appears to be having a
hard time dealing with the heat. The tray is multicolored and hand painted. A kriegsflagge hangs from a flagpole in the background. As we examine the
base, we see hallmarking for the noted-firm KPM of Berlin. One small
chip appears on the edge, which is not detractive to the presentation.
$725.00
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18-276
OFFICER SILVER ASHTRAY - INFANTRIE-REGIMENT Nr 92 - BRAUNSCHWEIG.
This is an ashtray for an officer from Infantrie-Regiment Nr 92 in
the Duchy of Braunschweig. The ashtray could have been used at the Officer’s
Mess or on his desk. It is circular and measures 4 1/2" in diameter. It
stands 1 3/4" tall. It has four ball feet. It has several places at the top
where a cigarette or a cigar could have rested when not being smoked. Its
side is decorated with Wilhelm of Braunschweig ‘s crowned royal cypher. The
same cypher is seen on the regiment’s shoulder boards. Underneath the
ashtray are the crown, moon and silver content (.800), as dictated by
Kaiser Wilhelm I’s Imperial decree in about 1885. Hallmarking for the
jeweler who produced it is also present. Two dents appear on the ashtray’s
surface, (which I will highlight in the photographs accompanying the
description). $650.00
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20-139
BISQUE PORCELAIN PLAQUE COMMEMORATING CHRISTMAS 1917 AND KÖNIG LUDWIG III -
BAVARIA. This is an oval-shaped plaque
made of white, bisque porcelain. It measures 7" x 5 1/4." Its subject is the
King of Bavaria, Ludwig III. The plaque’s edges (frame) feature an
enchanting design. A high-relief profile of Ludwig III with his title
dominates the plaque’s center. Two different notations on the reverse
mention this was for Christmas (Weihnachten) 1917. A serial
number also advises that this is a limited edition piece. At its top, a
small blue and white (the Bavarian colors) string hanger is handy for
wall-mounting. This piece is in excellent condition.
$395.00
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20-223 CANDLE HOLDER - KAISERLICHER YACHT CLUB.
This is an interesting candle holder, displaying the Kaiserlicher Yacht
Club’s flag. Its reverse presents another flag, the Reischsdienstflagge
der Kaiserliche Marine. The flag was instituted in 1891 and used until
1918. It was formally abolished in 1922. Insert a candle and you will have an
elegantly handsome display.
$295.00
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18-305 PATRIOTIC PLATE
- GERMAN RED CROSS - 1915.
This is an interesting plate that was
created as a patriotic display. The plate, which measures 8 1/2" in diameter,
is more the size of a salad plate than a dinner plate. The plate’s obverse
features a young nude child. He or she holds two Prussian shields and a Red
Cross banner. The plate’s reverse states it was issued by the German Red Cross
and a woman’s association. The artist’s name is noted at the plate’s bottom.
The plate was produced by the well known firm, Rosenthal, which was to
porcelain plates in Bavaria what KPM was in Prussia, and Meissen
was in Saxony. Rosenthal remains in business today (as do the other two
firms), and still produces some of the finest porcelain in the world. A small
string has been incorporated on its reverse, which allows the plate to be hung
on a wall.
$250.00
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18-294 PORCELAIN PLATE
- KPM - PRUSSIAN PALACE CHARLOTTENBURG - BERLIN.
The firm KPM supplied dinnerware for every German king and kaiser from
Friedrich the Great to Kaiser Wilhelm II. This plate shows the Palace of
Charlottenburg in Berlin as it looked in 1840. The original plate was produced
by KPM and the artist, Carl Daniel Freydanch (1811-1887). Our piece is
a post-1945 reissue of the original plate. It measures 9 3/4" in diameter, and
is hand painted, as was the original KPM plate. The obverse indicates
that it depicts the castle as it was in 1840. The reverse features information
on the original artist, and the title of the plate that he originally
produced. All of the correct KPM hallmarking is present, as it is a
KPM plate produced 100 years after the original.
$225.00
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18-329 SERVING TRAY - COBLENZ MONUMENT - SALUTING KAISER
WILHELM I.
This is a wonderful serving tray made of hand painted,
multicolored porcelain that commemorates the Kaiser Wilhelm I monument
located in Coblenz. The serving tray’s porcelain portion measures 8" in
diameter. At the porcelain area’s top, we read "Erinnerung an Coblenz."
In the center is the monument’s image as it existed in Coblenz. At the
porcelain center’s bottom, we see "Kaiserdenkmal Wilhelm dem Grossen am
deutschen Eck gewidmet von der Rheinprovinz."(Monument to Wilhelm the Great
in a German Corner dedicated by the Rhine Province). I am not sure if
the monument still exists today, or if it was lost to bombing during WW II.
Surrounding the center is a silver attachment that makes the serving tray’s
overall diameter equal 10." It would look marvelous carrying small schnapps
glasses on a special occasion. It is also great for display.
$250.00
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18-331 BRASS BOWL -OFFICERS’ CORPS -
2nd BATTAION - 18th REGIMENT.
This is a handsomely-worked brass bowl, measuring 9 3/4" in
diameter. In the basin bottom it reads, "Zum 25 VII 1922 Offizierkorps II/18
(On July 25, 1922, the Officers’ Corps, 2nd Battalion of the 18th Regiment)."
It then lists the officers by name: "von Platen, Edler, von
Daniels, von Reichenau, Mummenthey, Souchay, von Rudloff, Junck, von Eichstedt,
Hermann, Behnsen, Daenell, Cramer, Keyser, and Butze." The bowl’s sides are
fluted. It is an engaging piece.
$125.00
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21-57 GRAF ZEPPELIN GLASS
PLATE. This patriotic glass plate
measures 8 ½" in diameter. It
salutes Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. It shows a likeness of
him in the center of this elaborate plate. Above him is a bandeau
that says "Deutschland’s
Ruhm," (Germany’s Glory).
Above the bandeau is
a zeppelin in flight. There is a small stress fracture on the
reverse of the plate. This is a wonderful early zeppelin
piece. $295.00 .
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18-291 SAUCER FOR A COFFEE CUP.
If you are looking for a saucer to match up with a coffee cup that has no
saucer, this is a fine example for your consideration. The saucer measures 4
3/4"
in diameter and has blue and gold motif on the outside edges of the saucer.
There is no marking for manufacturer on the reverse but the saucer is finely
made and in very fine condition.
$25.00
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18-292 SMALL BOWL. This is a small soup or salad
bowl. It measures 5 1/4" in diameter at the rim and the base measures 3" in
diameter. The porcelain is a flecked design with a trim band in goal. There is
also a small gold leaf in the center.
$15.00
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18-267
DINNER SIZED-PLATE - VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL. The
Völkerschlachtdenkmal is (and has been) one of the most important war
memorials in Germany. It is located in Leipzig, which is one of the most
important cities in Saxony, along with Dresden (the capital city). Leipzig was
deep in East German territory until the early 1990's, when East and West
Germany were reunified. I have seen this memorial in Leipzig, and I can tell
you that it is truly beautiful. It has a reflecting pool leading up to it,
similar to the reflecting pool for Washington’s Monument in the US capital.
The Völkerschlachtdenkmal was dedicated in 1913 to commemorate
Germany’s participation 100 years previously in the Napoleonic Wars.
We are offering today a dinner-sized plate, measuring 10 ½" in diameter. The
monument is painted in full color, along with the surrounding trees, shrubs,
and the reflecting pool that leads from the street. One tiny chip shows on the
plate’s obverse. It is about the size of a pencil tip. On the reverse is a
string that allows it to be hung from the wall, as was the custom of the
period for such items.
$95.00
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18-255
PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS SERVING PLATE.
This is a
serving plate measuring 9 1/4" in diameter. The plate has two slots on the
sides at the 3 o’ clock and 9 o’ clock positions. Four fancy gold designs
adorn the plate’s outer portions. In the center is an oval design in the shape
of a green wreath. Inside that wreath is a 1914 Iron Cross flanked by the
national flags of Germany and Austria. Above the flags and Iron Cross
is"Weltkrieg 1914/15."
$75.00
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18-185 JUGENDSTIL
PITCHER. The Jugendstil
period of German art was one of the most popular and
impressive periods of art in Imperial Germany. Essentially, Jugendstil
was Germany’s Art Nouveau.
It was quite popular at the turn of the 20th
Century. This large pouring pitcher is a classic piece from
that period. The pitcher stands 11" tall. It is 3
½" in diameter at the rim and 4 1/4" in diameter
at the base. It is handmade and is beautifully painted with a
design in blue. This pitcher would date from about 1900. It
has a pewter lid that has an imperfection, but remains
structurally sound. $250.00 . . .
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18-114 HAND PAINTED MINI
PLATE. This colorful plate measures
4 1/4" in diameter. The central theme is a 1914 Iron
Cross 2nd Class
within a laurel wreath. There are ribbons of blue and white
in the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions. This shows that
the piece was Bavarian-made. The colors are very vivid and
handsome. There is a small chip at the 5 o’clock
position. $125.00
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18-215 BIG BERTHA
PATRIOTIC FIGURINE OR BUD
VASE. This is an unusual patriotic
figurine that could have been displayed alone or possibly
even used as a bud vase. It is made of porcelain and
represents the huge, powerful cannon "Big Bertha."
While the Germans had larger cannons in their arsenal, Big
Bertha really captured the public’s imagination. I
believe the gun received its name from the head of Krupp
Werke naming it for a daughter or
granddaughter. The figurine measures 6 3/8" in height.
It shows the gun at an angle of 45 degrees, ready to fire. On
the barrel in gold is noted "Die
Dicke Bertha aus Essen Hasweitte 42". Attractively
made and in very fine condition, it would make a most unusual
addition to any collection. $175.00
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18-308 PORCELAIN VISOR CAP - RED CROSS MILITARY VOLUNTEER
WORKER. This is an interesting porcelain visor cap. It mirrors the
caps worn by Red Cross volunteers serving at the front. The piece could have
been used just as a remembrance of someone’s service in the Red Cross. Flipped
over, it could have served a more utilitarian purpose as a small container for
desk or dresser incidentals. The cap measures 3 1/2" in diameter at the top, and
2 3/4" in diameter at the bottom. It stands 1 3/4" tall. The cap’s body is white. A
red cross marks the cap’s front center. Below that is a blue band sporting a
Bavarian kokarde. The cap’s visor is black. A thin band of blue piping
encircles the top. Inside the cap, a brown band encircles the bottom. It
represents the cap’s sweatband liner. The item is in very fine condition.
$450.00
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18-320
COFFEE CUP AND FOUR SAUCERS - GARDE-JÄGER-REGIMENT. This is a set of one
coffee cup and four matching saucers from the Garde-Jäger-Regiment. Some
chipping affects the coffee cup. The regiment’s cypher is present. The
saucers are unmarked, but the general design matches the coffee cup.
Matching manufacturer’s hallmarks appear on the bottom of each of the five
pieces. The group is value priced due to the flaw.
$150.00
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18-229 VETERAN CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR TELEGRAPH SCHOOL.
Veteran’s pieces like steins, shaving mugs, pipes, canteens, etc. are always
of interest. This is a veteran’s piece with a couple of "twists." First, as
opposed to being for a man’s time during his two years of mandatory service to
the Reich, this is for Christmas 1902. When I first looked at this
small object, it looked familiar, but I could not figure out exactly what it
was. When I read that it was for "Post & Telegraphenschule" (Post &
Telegraph School), it all popped into place. If you can remember old-style
telegraph lines on telegraph poles, they had insulators to protect the lines.
That is exactly what this piece is! It is a telegraph line insulator. The item
is bowl-shaped with a gilt interior. It has a notched bottom where the line
would have run under the insulator. Aside from what I have described above,
which is hand painted, it also features a coat of arms for a nobleman. Perhaps
he was the head of the school and presented these small gifts to the students.
I have never turned up anything like this before. It sure is nifty!
$160.00
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26-31 PORCELAIN STATUE - KAISER WILHELM II.
This is a well-made porcelain statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II. It is hand painted
and stand 10 3/4" tall. The Kaiser stands on a base that identifies him. It
measures 2 1/2" x 3." Wilhelm II is dressed in a blue überrock, with a
visor cap. He is wearing a neck order. If you look closely enough, you will
see that his shoulder boards bear a generalfeldmarschall’s crossed batons. The
statute is hallmarked on the base.
$295.00
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18-252
SOLDAT DE LA GARDE 1757 FIGURINE.
In Germany the two best-known, post WW II manufacturers of figurines are the
firms of Hummel and Goebel. Today we are offering a Goebel
figurine that replicates a Garde soldier from the period of 1757.
This was during the reign of King Frederick the Great , who initiated the
Orden Pour le Mérite. The figurine stands 8" tall on its base, which measures
2 3/4" x 3 3/4." The soldier was hand painted in multiple colors by German craftsmen.
He is wearing a three cornered hat, which was typical of the period, and is
dressed in a Garde uniform. He is holding a musket and has a sword
strapped to his side. The front of the figurine has painted on it "Soldat
de la Garde 1757." At the rear, etched into the base is the name of the artist
who designed the original from which the later example was created. Under the
base we see "Goebel W. Germany" along with some other manufacturer’s markings
and numbers. One of the figurines has the lower half of the sword broken off
and is missing. This one is available.
$85.00. The second figurine has the
sword but it has been glued back on. This example is priced at. This figurine
is NO longer available. $125.00
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18-325
PORCELAIN FIGURINE - GERMAN SOLDIER.
This is a
lovely porcelain figurine of a German soldier. It measures 4 1/2" x 2 1/4" x
1 1/2." The soldier is marching with a German national flag in one hand and
a laurel wreath in the other. It is hand painted in many colors over
portions of the white figure.
$150.00
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26-29 PORCELAIN
FIGURINE - PRUSSIAN OFFICER CA. 1740. This is
a finely-made porcelain figurine of a Prussian officer, circa 1740. This is
from the time when Frederick the Great (1712-1786) was King of Prussia.
Frederick the Great served as Prussia’s King from 1740 into 1786. This is
considered the beginning of Prussia’s dominance within Germany, which extend
from 1740 through 1918. The exquisitely-detailed figurine is hand painted.
It rests on an oval-shaped base. The figurine stands 8 1/4" tall. Adding the
base increases the total height to 9 1/2." The lower one third of the officer’s
sword is missing. Hallmarking for the manufacturer appears at the bottom,
but I am not familiar with it. [If any of our sharp-eyed readers can help us
ID the firm, we would greatly appreciate it]! I estimate that the figurine
was manufactured after 1945. The colors are very vibrant. This is an
extremely handsome figurine.
$250.00
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26-30 PORCELAIN
FIGURINE - 18TH CENTURY OFFICER - GOEBEL.
This is a fine, hand painted figurine of an 18th Century officer.
It is complete, undamaged and in pristine condition. It is marked for
Goebel in W. Germany. It probably was produced in the 1970's or 1980's,
before Germany’s reunification. The figure stands 7 3/4" tall.
$250.00
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18-233
SAUCER - DEMITASSE CUP.
This is a
saucer that would be suitable for a demitasse cup. It measures 4 5/8" in
diameter. It is plain white with no markings. $30.00
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18-253
PORCELAIN DISC WITH 1914 IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS.
This is a vaulted circular porcelain disc that measures 2 1/2" in diameter.
The disc has a 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class on a red background. This
arrangement is surrounded by a wreath of leaves. Leaves like this were very
important to the German tradition. They displayed oak for strength and laurel
for victory. Themes like this are constantly seen throughout patriotic items
and even on Flight Badges.
$95.00
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18-280
PRESENTATION PLAQUE - REGIMENTAL OFFICERS. This
silver plaque lists the entire officers’ corps of a single regiment. It
measures 5 1/4" x 3." It is curved as though it might have been placed on a
pole, or a bottle of wine. Four small holes are in the four corners. Engraved
on the plaque is the name of EVERY officer, from the commanding oberst down to
the most lowly leutnant. The list also includes four regimental officers.
While the plaque does not identify the regiment, some research may turn up
that information. Based on the number of officers (fifty-three, not counting
the doctors), I would say this is an infantry regiment. Other types of
regiments generally do not have this many officers. The plaque is top quality.
It is hallmarked .800 silver.
$150.00
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18-281
PRESENTATION PLAQUE OF A MAJOR TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER REGIMENT. This is a
presentation plaque to a major on the occasion of either his transfer or
retirement from Infantrie-Regiment Nr 72. It shows the major served
with the regiment from 1875 to 1902. It measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2," and is
finely made. Research shows that Major Hermann
Rehden did indeed transfer from Infantrie-Regiment Nr 72 in 1902 when
he was promoted to Major and was transferred to Infantrie-Regiment Nr 128.
He retired as an Oberst and died in 1921. This information was provided by GJ
who has helped us on several occasions with research information. $95.00
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Flatware
18-319
PATRIOTIC SOUP OR PUNCH LADLE - CHRISTMAS 1916.
This is a high quality soup
or punch
ladle. It sports a decorative design on the handle’s obverse. Engraved on
the handle’s top (by the jeweler who sold it) is “Weihnachten I/ Kriege
1916.” The jeweler’s name, the silver’s fineness (.800), and the silver
guild markings are also engraved on the handle’s reverse.
$295.00
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18-300 19th CENTURY CAKE
SERVER - FRIEDRICH DER GROßE.
This is a
magnificent cake server commemorating Prussia’s first great king, Frederick
the Great. The cake server measures 12" x 3," and weighs 2.2 ounces. The server’s
obverse is engraved with the likeness of Frederick the Great’s monument
showing him mounted on a horse. The cake server predates 1885 since it
displays a small box with the number "12" within it. This refers to the
silver’s fineness under the "Loth System." The system was used for hallmarking
various items (including many issued Iron Cross 1st Classes from
the 1870/71 Franco-Prussian War). By Imperial Decree in 1885, Kaiser Wilhelm I
converted Germany to the more commonly-used decimal system (.800,
.925, etc.). Decimals were used from that date forward and are commonly
seen on silver items from Kaiser Wilhelm II’s reign. It is an
exquisitely-made, fascinating utensil.
$475.00
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20-200 KAISER WILHELM II’S PERSONAL TABLE SERVICE - KNIVES. Today we are
offering three dinner knives from Kaiser Wilhelm II’s personal table
service. Each handle displays Prussia’s Hohenzollern Eagle, and Wilhelm II’s
royal cypher. All of the knives are manufacturer and .800
silver-hallmarked. The knives are quite large, measuring 10 3/4" x 1." All are in
good basic condition, but one has a less-than-desirable blade. The third
knife’s blade is rather ragged/jagged along its edge. Someone did not give
it the loving care the Kaiser’s memorabilia deserves. Its price is reduced
to reflect this flaw. Here is a fabulous opportunity to own a historical
piece (or pieces) used by European royalty. (unflawed)
$425.00 (flawed edge).
Only one of the knives remain available. This is the one with a flawed
blade. It is offered at a considerable discount over what the first two
knives were offered at.
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20-201 KAISER WILHELM II’S PERSONAL TABLE SERVICE -
DINNER FORKS.
Today we are offering dinner
forks from Kaiser Wilhelm II’s personal table service. The forks are large,
measuring 9" x 1 1/8." Each handle displays Prussia’s Hohenzollern Eagle on one side, and Wilhelm II’s royal cypher on the other. Each fork is
hallmarked for the royal house jewelry firm, Gebrüder Friedlander.
The firm was famed for producing the finest silver items in Germany.
Tableware for nobility and royalty was their specialty. They were also known
for their high-quality orders and decorations, including PLM’s,
Knight’s Cross with Swords of the Hohenzollern House Orders, Iron Crosses,
etc. Each fork is also hallmarked for .800 silver.
$525.00
each
Two of these forks has been spoken for. Only
ONE now remains.
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20-202 KAISER WILHELM II’S PERSONAL TABLE SERVICE - SALAD
FORKS.
Today we are offering salad forks from
Kaiser Wilhelm II’s personal table service. The salad forks are a bit
smaller than the dinner forks, measuring 7 1/2" x 1." Each handle displays
Prussia’s Hohenzollern Eagle on one side,
and Wilhelm II’s royal cypher on the other. Each fork is hallmarked for the
royal house jewelry firm Gebrüder
Friedlander. The firm was famed for producing
the finest silver items in Germany. Tableware for nobility and royalty was
their specialty. They were also known for their high-quality orders and
decorations, including PLM’s, Knight’s Cross with Swords of the
Hohenzollern House Orders, Iron Crosses, etc. Each fork is also hallmarked
for .800 silver. $525.00 each
Two
of these forks has been spoken for. Only ONE now remains.
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13-627 THREE FORKS - OFFICER’S MESS/CASINO -
KAISERLICHE-MARINE. This is a captivating three-fork set that comes
from a Kaiserliche Marine Offiziers Kasino (officer’s mess). Two of the
forks are most unusual. Each one has four tines, with a horizontal bar joining
the tips. These forks were used for eating fish! They measure 5 3/4" x 1
1/4." Each
fork handle boasts an engraved Hohenzollern Crown. The manufacturer, Gebrüder
Hepp, is noted on the reverse. The third fork is much smaller. It is more
suitable for an appetizer or a salad, perhaps. It also has four tines and
measures 5 3/4" x 3/4." It has the Hohenzollern Eagle on the handle as well. These
forks would make a fine addition for a naval display or your own dinner table!
$195.00
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34-28 SILVER PATRIOTIC COFFEE SPOONS.
These are wonderful patriotic coffee spoons from WW I. Coffee spoons in
Germany are a good bit smaller than the teaspoons we use to stir our coffee
in the USA. They are of superior quality. They sport a high-relief 1914 Iron
Cross on each spoon handle. Each spoon is hallmarked for manufacturer and
.800 silver. We have FIVE of these remaining at
$100.00 EACH.
Buy three or more and the price will be $85.00 EACH.
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18-330
SERVING SPOON - KNIFE - COFFEE SPOON - SALAD FORK - DINNER FORK - WITH OWNER’S
INITIALS.
This is a beguiling set featuring a serving spoon, knife,
coffee spoon, salad fork, and dinner fork (five pieces total). The
tableware’s five handle tops display the owner’s intertwined initials
(S
& A). A flaming bomb for the artillery appears beneath the initials. The
handles’ bottoms feature a 1914 Iron Cross and the date 1916. This is
probably from an officer’s set for dining at his regimental mess.
$225.00
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14-295 IMPERIAL GERMAN
AIR SERVICE SILVERWARE. This is a
wonderful set of silverware that would have been used in the
officers’ mess of an aviation unit. A total of four
pieces comprise this grouping. The group consists of a knife,
fork and two soup-sized spoons. While four pieces make up the
set, they do not come from the same original collection as
each one has a different pattern and manufacturer. That said,
EVERY piece is marked with the winged propeller of the Fliegertruppen.
The most interesting of the four is the fork, which was
produced by Krupp!
It is the most ornate and the best-made. You aviation
enthusiasts can now dine at night using the same utensils
that German aviators used some 80+ years ago. $125.00
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18-46 FOUR 1914 IRON
CROSS SPOONS. A most interesting set
of four 1914 Iron Cross spoons. There are two teaspoons and
two serving-sized spoons. They are all from the same original
set as the 1914 Iron Cross pattern is identical. These are
not made of silver but are manufacturer hallmarked on the
reverse. $195.00
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18-272
SMALL PATRIOTIC SPOON - VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL.
This is a terrific patriotic collector’s spoon that commemorates the
Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig. This memorial was dedicated in 1913,
commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Napoleonic Wars. This
dainty spoon was produced for period collectors. The inside bowl of the spoon
features the monument’s multicolored enamel likeness. The shaft and trim of
the bowl are gilt-toned. A multicolored enamel Saxon Coat-of-Arms tops the
handle. The spoon is very well made, and in very fine condition.
$75.00
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18-250
PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS TABLE KNIFE. This is a
top-rate patriotic table knife. On the handle is engraved "Mich Gebar das
Eiserne Jahr 1915 (I was born in the Iron Year 1915)." Below that is a
1914 Iron Cross. On the back of the handle is hallmarking for .800
silver. Two small dents are on the handle. It’s a good early-war piece.
$140.00
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