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34-18
METAL MEMORIAL PLAQUE - ATHLETIC SOCIETY - WORLD WAR I. This is a large
brass plaque which measures 16 ½" x 13 ½." It is for a gymnastic group from
the city of Klein=unter Grossbauchlitz. The plaque has two sections
memorializing nine young men from their group who fell in the Great War. A
smaller section lists two men who were Missing in Action and presumed
dead. The plaque is quite substantial. It has holes in the four corners
where it might have been attached to the wall of a building or a memorial
post. (Due to this item’s weight and
size, extra shipping will be charged).
$225.00
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34-26
SALT POT - OFFICERS’ MESS - BRAUNSCHWEIG.
The dinner tables at officers’ messes were quite formal and elaborate,
depending on the regiment. The officers’ messes at
Husaren-Regiment Nr 17 and Infantrie-Regiment Nr 92
were among the most elaborate of all of the German Army regiments. Today we
are offering an officer’s salt pot from one of these two regiments. Small
salt pots were used in place of salt shakers during the Imperial Period,
especially in an officer’s mess. Sometimes they had a small spoon that
allowed the user to sprinkle salt onto his food. Other times no spoon was
used, and a simple "pinch" of salt sufficed.
This pot measures 1 ½" in diameter and stands 1" tall. As I look at it, the
pot reminds me of a miniature kettle drum. It has engraving on its three
sides, which reveals a great deal about this interesting dining
accouterment. On one side is the name Oberleutnant von Schierstaedt.
On a second side is the Wilhelm of Braunschweig’s Cypher. The third side
bears the date 1 November 1901. Underneath, on the pot’s bottom, is
hallmarking for .800 silver and for Jurgens, the Herzog (Duke)
of Braunschweig’s house jeweler. This piece has a lot of personality and a
fabulous patina.
$695.00
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18-204 SILVERED SERVING
TRAY WITH MIRRORED BASE. Life in
Imperial Germany was much more formal than ours. Entertaining
was more elaborate. This is obvious from the glassware,
tableware, etc. used at the time. {For further examples of
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This silvered tray measures 14" in diameter and is quite
large. It rests on three small balled "feet." The
edges have an intricate cutout design that is quite
attractive. The center of the serving tray is mirrored and
silvered. This makes for an interesting effect. However from
age and use the mirror is flaking in places. Its coating is
no longer complete. The tray is still sturdy. If one put some
silver polish on this, it could look amazing. Or, one can
enjoy its patina as is. $125.00. .
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18-205 METAL SERVING TRAY
FEATURING IRON CROSS. This is a
painted metal serving tray. It was a part of the effects I
acquired in an officer’s foot locker. The tray measures
7 5/8" x 6 7/8." It depicts an orange-painted
surface along with a black Iron Cross. I have not come across
a tray like this before. It is well made and in very good
condition. $75.00. .
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18-260 METAL TANKARD. Here we have a metal
tankard. It appears to be made of pewter. Its capacity is about a half a litre
and it stands 6 1/4" tall. No design is readily evident on its sides. The initials "MK" are engraved on the top of the lid. Inside the tankard one
can discover the manufacturer’s markings for its production firm. It dates
from about 1900. It is a handsome tankard that is ready to be used on any
occasion.
$125.00
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18-261 ONE-HANDLED PITCHER - METAL.
This is
an interesting one-handled pitcher that appears to be made of pewter. It
stands 7 1/2" tall and 5" wide. The pitcher sits on a X" in diameter base. The
base has a dent. No other problem mars the pitcher. The central motif on the
pitcher’s side is two knights greeting one another. The knight on the right
appears to be dropping to his knee and offering homage to the other. The piece
dates from around 1900.
$150.00
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18-262 TWO-HANDLED VASE - METAL. This is a
pewter, two-handled vase. It stands 8 1/2" tall and
6 3/4" wide. The obverse features
a noble family’s coat-of-arms. At the very least, this family held the title "Von." The head of the family might also have held the title of Baron
or Count. Each handle is in the shape of a woman. It is exquisitely executed,
and dates from the turn of the 20th Century.
$150.00
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34-39 PATRIOTIC SKILLET.
Sometimes I
think I have seen every imaginable Imperial German patriotic piece that was
ever produced! Well, this time I have a piece I find both interesting and
unusual. It is a patriotic skillet. Just as German citizens turned
their gold for iron, German housewives donated their copper pans and in
turn, received iron skillets! Around the skillet’s edges, an engraving
proudly proclaims this fact. It also mentions that it was done in 1916.
On the handle, the housewife is depicted shaking hands with a soldier. The
skillet measures 103/4" in diameter, while the handle
measures 10."
$225.00
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10-267 ALUMINUM PATRIOTIC
BOWL. This aluminum bowl is actually
quite large and measures 11 ½" x 7". At the bottom
of the bowl is a highly detailed and large crown (3" x
3") which lies within a wreath of laurel or oak leaves.
The crown is stamped into the bowl and is in high relief.
Below the crown is a smaller stamped crown with the number
"980." Let me warn you that this does not stand for
silver content as there is no way that this bowl is made of
silver but is rather made of aluminum as previously stated. A
nice bowl and something useful that could be used around the
house. Quite reasonably priced. $100.00
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18-195 IRON CROSS
PATRIOTIC COOKIE CUTTER. This Iron
Cross cookie cutter measures 2 ½" x 2 1/4." Enjoy
your cookies in style! $85.00 . . .
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18-187 IRON CROSS 1ST
CLASS COOKIE CUTTER. This is a
cookie cutter in the shape of an Iron Cross 1st
Class. It measures 2 ½" 2 1/8." What a wonderful
way to enjoy a homemade cookie or in our case making homemade
cheese biscuits during the holidays! $95.00 . . .
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18-190 COOKIE CUTTER IN
THE SHAPE OF A DOVE.
While the average German citizen supported the military aims
of the Kaiser and the military, a yearning still existed for
peace. To that end, cookie cutters in the shape of a peace
dove were also popular during the period. This example
measures 3 5/8" 3 1/4." $75.00 . . .
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34-27 IRON CROSS COOKIE CUTTER.
This is a cookie cutter in the shape of the Iron Cross. It measures 2" x 1 3/4." With this you can punch out cookies in the
shape of an Iron Cross at any time of year. I really enjoy our Christmas
cookies and cheese biscuits in this manner. It makes me dream of festive
times in German households.
$85.00
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18-181 WINE BOTTLE
STOPPER IN THE SHAPE OF A MITER. The
miter was the supreme headdress used by 1.
Garde-Regiment zu Fußilier and Kaiser Alexander
Garde-Grenadier-Regiment Nr 1. These
regiments were rather unique, as they also had pickelhauben
that they used with parade bush for less ceremonial
occasions. Wine stoppers were quite popular in Imperial
Germany. Aside from this configuration, we have seen them
with the features of well-known military and royalty figures.
We have offered a few wine stoppers in the past but none to
the quality level of this example. The details that appeared
on the full-sized example are faithfully recreated on the
obverse and reverse of this example. The final acknowledgment
of this particular example’s quality is the .835 silver
hallmark on the reverse. The cork to the contents of the wine
bottle is a modern replacement. It is simply superb. What a
way to enjoy YOUR bottle of wine! $495.00. . .
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34-05 PERSONALIZED SEAL.
Seals of this nature were very popular in Germany during the Imperial Period.
One would melt some wax, drop it on the flap of an envelope, and then impress
the seal on it. This would serve to secure the envelope’s contents, and to
identify the sender. This example features a name in German script. It has a
wooden handle. $45.00
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34-01 METAL STAMP FOR
MARKING SEALING WAX. This is a metal
stamp which would have been used for sealing a wax seal on a
letter. These were very popular during the Imperial German
period. Even the most modest of houses might have had one of
these present. This example has a dimpled brass exterior. At
the base are two initials A & K. These are
impressive-looking as desk accessories even if they are never
used. $40.00
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18-221
SMALL CUP HONORING THE NAVY AND KIEL.
This is a small zinc cup that honors the Navy and Kiel. On the sides are
panels for the Marine Akademie, S. M. Y. Hohenzollern, Kaiser Wilhelm
Denkmal, the University, and the Kgl. (Royal) Schloss. The cup stands 3"
tall, 2 1/8" in diameter at the rim, and 1 ½" in diameter at the base. The
cup is somewhat out of round, but the exterior is just fine.
$65.00
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34-66 TRENCH ART NAPKIN RING "WALKER RIDGE 1915."
This is a napkin ring that falls under the category of "Trench Art." A
hammered copper band is surmounted by an artillery shell driving band. An
applied copper shield appears on the driving band. On the shield we see
"Walker Ridge 1915." It is an interesting example of Trench Art’s variety.
$125.00
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34-65
BARON’S SMALL METAL PLAQUE - COAT OF ARMS.
This
is a small metal plaque that measures 3 ½" x 4." It shows a particular Baron’s (Freiherr’s) Coat-of-Arms. If I am reading the engraving correctly, it
features a name as well, and he may have been attached to an
Ulanen-Regiment. It also has the dates 1923/24. Two screws appear on the
reverse, so it was screwed into something at some point.
$50.00
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34-74 NAPKIN RING FOR THE VÖLKERSCHLACHTDENKMAL IN LEIPZIG.
This is a napkin ring 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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34-75 PATRIOTIC THIMBLE
FROM THE TIME OF THE GREAT WAR.
Over the years I have seen and offered many types of patriotic items from the
Great War. This is surely one of the more unique. It has the dates
1914-1915-1916, along with Iron Crosses on the side.
$60.00
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34-76 CROWN-SHAPED CAKE PAN.
This is a metal cake baking form in the shape of a crown. The pan measures 7
1/4"
in diameter and stands 4 1/2" tall. The form has one small hole in it. On our
latest trip to Germany, we visited the Hanoverian castle at Celle. In the
museum’s gift shop they were a similar cake form, only it was made of silicon.
Now, you can have the real thing. It is ninety-plus-years-old, and
quite good-looking.
$75.00
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Wooden Items
18-193 PATRIOTIC SERVING
TRAY. This tray is most interesting.
Its central motif shows Germany oldest general
(Generalfeldmarschall, actually) of WW I, Graf von Haesler.
This man, who was a cavalrymen, came from the Uhlans.
He served Germany in four wars, in 1864, 1866, 1870, and in
WW I. This serving tray has a wooden frame and wooden handles
with brass trim. It measures 12 ½" x 7 7/8." In
the center under glass is a very colorful patriotic rendition
of von Haesler with flags, banners, etc. Von Haesler is
dressed in the feldgrau
uniform of a Generalfeldmarschall.
He is superimposed over an Iron Cross with the date 1914.
In looking at this, I have come to the conclusion that this
was at one time the lid of a cigar box. It was probably used
to house fine Havana cigars! Today it can serve as a
wonderful serving tray to hold your drinks when served at
cocktail hour, or for any other purpose. Or, it would look
neat on its own! $275.00 . . .
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12-387 WOODEN FORM FOR
DRYING AND TRANSPORTING CIGARS. This
fascinating piece measures 24" x 4" x 2 ½."
The divided wooden form was originally meant for the drying
and storage of cigars. It has been fire-stamped on the
outside with the name Schimmelpenninck
(these were Dutch cigars), and the word "Holland,"
among others. The form breaks into two parts, each side
having twenty 4 1/4" long, bullet-shaped spaces designed
for the cigars. The cigar-spaces vary from a little less than
one-half inch to a little more than three-quarters of an inch
in width. One side has spaces almost three-quarters of an
inch in depth, the other about three-eighths. The halves are
joined together by a trio of pegs and holes at the ends. An
eyelet screw has been put into one end of half so that it can
be hung on the wall if desired. This is another piece that
can be converted into a display case for smaller objets
d’art or displayed whole as one
itself. Please see how appealingly the accompanying
photographs show off some small articles. (The artifacts on
display are NOT for sale). It is utterly charming. $95.00 . . .
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18-209 PATRIOTIC WICKER
BASKET. This is an unusual patriotic
wicker basket. The basket stands 3 5/8" tall and 7
5/8" in diameter. Attached to the basket’s top is a
ribbon and bow in Germany’s national colors. It is
perfect for any number of uses, from display to storage to
picnicking at an Imperial German re-enactment event. $65.00 .
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Cloth &
Embroidered Items
18-186 PATRIOTIC DOILY.
This is a very early war, or perhaps even prewar, embroidered
patriotic doily. It measures 10 1/4" x 10 1/4." It
features crossed flags representing Bavaria and Prussia, and
the date 1914. It is
a handsome piece of handiwork. $195.00 . .
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34-77 PATRIOTIC PILLOWCASE.
This is a highly detailed, colorful, patriotic, pillowcase or pillow cover
that could be sewn onto a pillow. It measures 31" x 22." Its colorful scene is
comprised of a stahlhelm and crossed kriegsflagges. At the
bottom is the legend "Front Heil!" All of this has been stitched on a
heavy grade of cotton. It is very handsome.
$195.00
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34-72
PATRIOTIC LINEN HANDKERCHIEF/NAPKIN. This is a
high quality patriotic linen napkin or handkerchief. It measures 16
1/2’ x 15 1/2." It has red, white
and black trim. It is in MINT condition.
$90.00
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34-13 LINEN
NAPKIN/DRESSER SCARF - GERMAN NATIONAL COLORS.
This is a finely-made linen napkin that measures 15 ½" x 16 ½." It is
trimmed attractively in Germany’s national colors, red, black, and white.
The item is in lovely condition. Only your imagination limits how it can be
used. $85.00
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34-63 CROCHETED/EMBROIDERED HOT PAD COMMEMORATING 500 YEARS OF GERMANY
(1415-1915).
This is an interesting crocheted
piece celebrating the 500th anniversary of some event in Germany
(1415-1915). I am not sure exactly what event it commemorates. It is designed
to protect one’s hand when removing a hot dish from the oven, then serve as a
hot pad to protect the table surface from the hot dish while it is being
served. The piece measures 15 3/4" x 9" when opened up completely. A
Hohenzollern Eagle is beautifully embroidered in the center of the outside
flap, with the dates 1415 in the upper left corner and 1915 in
the lower right. Lace decorates three sides of the flap. Underneath is the
pocket into which one's hand is placed to grasp the hot dish. It is both a
practical and beautiful item, in excellent shape for its age. The embroidery
is exquisite. $95.00
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34-79 PATRIOTIC DOILY/PLACE MAT - 1914-1917 - BELGIUM.
This is a very
handsome, well made doily/place mat. It measures 13 1/2” x 13 1/2.” The edges are white
lace, while the interior is a strikingly dark, inky-blue silk. An Iron Cross is
set in the center. Embroidered in rose-pink thread above it are the words
“Andenken Belgien (Souvenir of Belgium).” Further below the EK are the dates
1914-1917. (The same lovely rose-colored thread accents the interior square’s
outline). Bouquets of multicolored posies, set against lace backgrounds and
framed by knotted silver embroidery, grace the mat’s four corners. It is a
charming reminder of a bygone era.
$110.00
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34-80 PATRIOTIC DOILY/PLACE MAT - 1914-1918 - BELGIUM.
This is a very
handsome, well made doily/place mat. It measures 11” x 11.” The edges are white
lace, while the interior is a rich chocolate color. The interior’s material
feels as though it has been treated to make it somewhat water-resistant, much
like oilskin. The material itself has a fine weave, and could be either linen or
silk. A yellow-embroidered flower and its leafy stem grace the mat’s center.
Embroidered in light-blue thread above and to the left are the words “Andenken Belgien (Souvenir of Belgium).” Below the flower to the right are the dates
1914-1918. Each corner sports an embroidered flag for one of the Central Powers
(Germany, Austria, Turkey, and Bulgaria), with its proper national colors. It is
a charming patriotic reminder of a bygone era.
$110.00
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