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33-28 SHAKO FOR ENLISTED MAN IN
LUFTSCHIFFER BATTALION Nr 4
- SAXONY.
This is a wonderful shako for a
n enlisted man attached to
Luftschiffer-Battalion Nr 4. In the initial creation of units prior to the
outbreak of WW I, the Luftschiffer Battalions totaled FIVE. All were nominally
Prussian, but two of the five Battalions had ONE Kompagnie from Saxony and
Württemberg. The Saxon Kompagnie was Nr 3 in Battalion Nr 2, while the
Württemberg Kompagnie was Nr 4 in Battalion Nr 4. Now, if you are reading this
carefully, you should be asking "If he said the Saxon Battalion was
Nr 3, then what is this for Battalion Nr 4 ?!?"
That is a fair question. In 1912 Saxony was in the process of expanding their
Luftschiffer operations. To that end, a cadre of men was detailed to Battalion
Nr 4 (just to keep this straight, this is the Prussian/Württemberg Battalion)
to train for future operations. Knowing how critical details can be in
something like this, I have secured a copy of the Saxon Rangeliste for
1912.
The information in this Rangeliste is actually from 23 December 1911, due to
publication deadlines. It shows a single officer (Leutnant Fald=Bode) detailed
to Metz, where a portion of Luftschiffer Battalion Nr 4 was garrisoned [the
battalion was garrisoned at Mannheim-Metz]. Naturally, if this leutnant was in
Metz, he would have had a number of enlisted men on duty. Thus, some of the
mystery is explained. I have taken the time to explain, because this shako is
marked "Luftschiff Btn. 4 1912." This troubled me as it would trouble you
until I did the additional research and could match up the Metz/Battalion Nr
4/Leutnant Fald=Bode connection. Copies of this research along with some other
research will be included with the shako for the enjoyment of the new owner.
It is important that you realize the scarcity of this particular shako. As
Saxony had one Kompagnie (and another Kompagnie in training before being
activated) out of FIVE small battalions, you can sense the rarity of this
piece. ANY Luftschiffer shako is a rare bird, and one from Saxony or
Württemberg is extra special.
Now that we have covered the history of these various battalions, let us turn
to the description of this very rare piece. The body of the shako is in very
pleasing condition. It does show some age and minor moth tracking but is
solid. It shows what I refer to as "honest age." It has a fine, gilt, enlisted
Saxon’s wappen. Above the Saxon wappen is a white field badge with a green
center, as is correct. It has an excellent and original, prewar, brown,
leather chinstrap with brass fittings. On the right side, a single reich’s
kokarde is in place. On the rear visor are the markings "Luftschiff Btn. 4
1912," as previously noted. The complete leather liner with all tongues and
the sizing thong is present. This is an ultra-rare artifact for the Airship
Force. $2,995.00
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21-149
ORIGINAL PAINTING - EARLY ZEPPELIN FLYING
OVER FREDERICH THE GREAT’S PRUSSIAN ROYAL PALACE SANS SOUCCI.
This is a most unusual painting on wood, circa 1910. The painting shows the
palace built by order of Frederick the Great in Potsdam, Sans Soucci.
It is one of the most fascinating of the Prussian royal palaces. When it was
built, it was intended to be a summer palace for Frederick the Great when he
wanted to get away from all of the hubbub of Berlin. It remains a beautiful
site today. I enjoy touring it when we are in the Potsdam area. What is so
unusual about this piece is that the artist did his work on wood, instead of
canvas or paper. I am no expert, but this is a beautiful light wood. The
artist used a knife to cut indentations around and within all the painted
areas. This gives the illusion that the picture is created from different
colored pieces of inlaid wood. Some patterns even have small pieces of
wood cut out to further the illusion. Close inspection, however, reveals that
the images are PAINTED, not inlaid.
The painting's actual surface measures 17" x 10 1/4." The
full, framed picture measures 20 1/4" X 13 3/4." A black-framed rectangular
area, measuring 15 1/4" x 8 1/2," is painted inside the overall surface. This
imitates a matte within a framed picture. Inside this area at
the bottom is a classic view of Sans Soucci. An early pre WW
I zeppelin is flying in the sky above. The presentation has a black wooden frame, trimmed in gold. What appears to be the artist’s
signature is on the painting’s reverse. It looks like "FJ."
This is a superb piece of work, very different from what we often see. It
is totally original and unique!
[Special shipping will be required on this item. The price will be based on
where it needs to be shipped].
$1,695.00
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21-101
XRB FIREMAN’S HELMET - ZEPPELIN FACTORY. This is a consignment
item. The Zeppelin
factory was located in Friedrichshafen on Lake Konstanz near the Swiss
border in Southwestern Germany. It was here that Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin
built his factory, and where both early and wartime zeppelins were
built. After the Graf’s death in 1917 and WW I’s end in 1918, it looked very
unlikely that the factory would continue. Due to Hugo Eckener’s efforts,
however, the factory survived. Soon, the Hindenburg and Graf
Zeppelin were both built and placed in service. The factory in
Friedrichshafen was quite large. It had sheds right on the lake for the
early zeppelins. As the factory grew even larger and more modern, the
threat of fires from hydrogen increased. [This was brought home dramatically
in1937, when the Hindenburg burst into flames at Lakehurst, NJ].
A fire brigade was established for the safety and protection of the factory.
This is a very rare helmet for a fireman who served at the Friedrichshafen
factory. It is the classic German Fireman’s helmet, in painted black metal
with a crest at the top. The exterior is flawless and in near mint
condition. Inside, it displays a full and complete leather liner. The
chinstrap for securing the helmet to the wearer’s head is present. On the
back visor, stenciled in white, are the words "Lusftschiffbau Zeppelin
A.G. Friedrichshafen." The helmet is marked as a size "56." This
is a very rare item for the zeppelin collector. It dates from 1930 to
1935. It is a consignment piece.
$2,995.00
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21-114
XRB LARGE DURALUMINUM ZEPPELIN BOWL.
This is a consignment piece. It is a large bowl that might have been used
for holding fruit or other such items. It is made from Duraluminum, a
very expensive and seldom-used metal, except for the construction of
zeppelins. Often when a zeppelin crashed in the early days, the
framework was recycled and used to sell items such as this to the very
patriotic German people. This bowl measures 8 ½" x 11." It sports a likeness
of Graf von Zeppelin and an early zeppelin in the sky. I have seen
cups and bowls of this nature before, but this is the largest one I have
ever seen. .$1,195.00
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21-193 MEISSEN TABLE MEDAL - GRAF
ZEPPELIN "AROUND THE WORLD VOYAGE" - 1929. Meissen was one of the premier makers of tableware and porcelain
items in Imperial Germany. The firm is hundreds of years old, and has
survived to this day. Today we are offering a large-format table medal that
salutes the Graf Zeppelin’s (LZ-127) "Around the World Tour." The
tour began in Friedrichshafen, Germany, where the Graf Zeppelin was
built, and continued on to Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Lakehurst, NJ (where her
sistership, the Hindenburg, exploded in May 1937) before returning to
Germany. It measures 2" in diameter and is chocolate brown. It shows
hallmarking for Meissen on both sides. This is something different
for you zeppelin collectors.
$350.00
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21-198 METAL CIGARILLO BOX - ZEPPELIN.
It was quite common in Germany, during
and after WW I, to sell cigarettes in metal boxes. Today we are
offering a metal box measuring 4 1/2" x 3 1/2." It held ten cigarillos when new.
It is multicolored, and shows a zeppelin emerging from a cloud bank.
$325.00
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21-209 ZEPPELIN BADGE. This is an unusual zeppelin
badge. I have not encountered one like it before. It is
circular/oval-shaped, and measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4." The badge features a
wreath of leaves, with a zeppelin extending across the badge’s width.
"Zeppelin" is seen on the airship. Running vertically is an anchor.
The reverse features four pins, which are intact. This allowed the badge to
be affixed to a cap or a garment. The badge is stamped in a manner similar
to that of a wound badge. I am not sure what the badge’s purpose was,
although I think it is something other than a patriotic piece. If anybody
has an idea what it is or has seen one before, I would be happy to share
that information with our readers!
$250.00
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21-232 POSTCARD - ZEPPELIN - HANSA.
This is a great early
postcard of the zeppelin, Hansa. It shows a flight within
Germany starting at Hamburg in September 1912. On the reverse we see a short
message. The postage stamp is canceled with a special rubber seal. This
makes it the earliest zeppelin-flown piece of mail bearing special
canceling to so identify it.
$75.00
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21-230 ZEPPELIN FLOWN CARD - USA. Flying
postcards, letters, and plain cards via zeppelin was always popular
with the German people and their correspondents at the many worldwide
zeppelin destinations. These items have a lot of detail to them, and
remain quite popular to this date. Our offering today is a plain card that
measures 4 1/4" x 6." On the obverse we see that the card was from a Norbet
Frischer in Vienna. It was mailed to a Josef Goldberger in New York. In the
upper left corner is a stamp that says "Erstflug Mit Luftschiff
‘Hindenburg L. Z. 129' nach Nord-Amerika." To the right we see a blue
rubber stamp that reads "Mit Luftpost Par Avion." Below it and again
to the left is a red rubber stamp that shows an airplane and a zeppelin
flying together. Around the edge of the stamp is "Deutsche Luftpost
Europa-Nordamerika." To its right is a canceled stamp in the amount of
50 Pfenning. The stamp shows a zeppelin in flight. The stamp’s top
reads "Mit LZ 129 nach Nordamerika." The stamp is canceled from the
Bahnpostamt in Frankfurt. To this stamp’s right is another stamp,
which is blue. It depicts a bird in flight. It is a stamp for Luftpost.
This stamp has the same cancellation as the other stamp. On the
reverse is a cancellation from New York, NY on 9 May 1936. This is
particularly interesting, as the Hindenburg exploded into flames barely one
year later at Lindhurst, NJ.
$125.00
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21-231 ZEPPELIN FLOWN
ENVELOPE - USA.
Flying
postcards, letters, and plain cards via zeppelin was always popular
with the German people and their correspondents at the many worldwide
zeppelin destinations. These items have a lot of detail to them, and
remain quite popular to this date. Our offering today is an envelope that
measures 4 1/4" x 6 1/2." The envelope was mailed to a Josef Goldberger in New York.
In the upper left corner is a stamp that says "Erstflug Mit Luftschiff
‘Hindenburg L. Z. 129' nach Nord-Amerika." To the right we see a blue
rubber stamp that reads "Mit Luftpost Par Avion." Below it and again
to the left is a red rubber stamp that shows an airplane and a zeppelin
flying together. Around the edge of the stamp is "Deutsche Luftpost
Europa-Nordamerika." To its right is a canceled stamp in the amount of
50 Pfenning. The stamp shows a zeppelin in flight. The stamp’s top
reads "Mit LZ 129 nach Nordamerika." The stamp is canceled from the
Bahnpostamt in Frankfurt. On the reverse we see the return address of
the sender, a Norbet Frischer in Vienna. Also it has a cancellation from New
York, NY on 9 May 1936. This is particularly interesting, as the
Hindenburg exploded into flames barely one year later at Lindhurst, NJ.
$175.00
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21-207 POSTCARD FLOWN -
GRAF ZEPPELIN - AUSTRIA -
GERMANY - 1931.
Postcards and letters that were
flown on the zeppelins Graf Zeppelin and Hindenburg
were prized all over the world in the 1920's and 1930's. The premium prices
paid for the luxury of mailing a postcard or letter on one of these two
zeppelins were good bargains for people who never got to fly aboard
one. Even here in the United States, special stamps were issued for the
purpose of mailing items aboard one of the zeppelins. The
always-popular gentle giants of the air flew all over the world, and made
regular runs to the U.S. and South America.
Today we are offering a postcard that was carried on a flight from Vienna to
Germany. The simple card measures 4" x 6." At the top is a Luftpost
blue sticker. In the upper right corner is a 1 Mark German postage
stamp, featuring an eagle. It was canceled at Friedrichshafen on the Bodensee
on 12 July 1931. In the center is another circular cancellation for
12 July 1931 from Vienna, with special emphasis that the postcard has
traveled aboard the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin. The lower left of the card
has a triangular cancellation indicating it is for a 1931 flight of the Graf Zeppelin from Vienna. This was a relatively short "hop" from
Friedrichshafen to Vienna. The card’s opposite side is blank. The primary
purpose was to send the card to an individual, not to deliver an actual
message, but to have something that actually flew on a zeppelin!
$95.00
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21-206 SMALL SERVING TRAY -
GRAF ZEPPELIN OR
HINDENBURG.
This is a small serving tray
which was used on the zeppelin Hindenburg or the Graf
Zeppelin airship. The bowl is curved and measures 7 3/4" in diameter. It has a
high aluminum finish. It sports the Zeppelin Company’s hallmark in the
center on the reverse. Items of this nature are always prized by collectors of
zeppelin antiques.
$625.00
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21-115
XRB SMALL TEASPOON SALUTING GRAF FERDINAND von ZEPPELIN.
This is a consignment piece. It is a small demitasse teaspoon. The
spoon’s bowl depicts Frankfurt in 1909. The skyline can be seen from the
river. In the air is a zeppelin, an airplane, and a
hotter-than-air-balloon. The spoon’s handle has a cutout likeness of Graf
Ferdinand von Zeppelin. $150.00
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21-125
FRAMED PAINTING - ZEPPELIN IN EGYPT.
The zeppelins Graf Zeppelin and Hindenburg made voyages that
touched a great portion of the earth. One of their more celebrated voyages
included passing over the deserts of Egypt and the pyramids. Today we offer
a period painting that shows one of the Zeppelins achieving this feat. The
frame is a period, burled wood. The entire framed display measures 16 1/2" x
24."
No glass covers the painting, which measures 14" x 21 3/4." The painting depicts
the zeppelin flying over the Great Sphinx and between two pyramids. In the
foreground are a party of Egyptians and camels. This naively styled painting
is signed by the artist. If you are a zeppelin collector, this will
certainly enhance your wall and your collection.
$895.00
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21-146 TABLE MEDAL - GRAF ZEPPELIN.
This is an interesting early table medal for the Graf Zeppelin. The
table medal is gilt-colored and measures 1" in diameter. The obverse
features the Graf Zeppelin in profile, along with the date 1928
and "Graf Zeppelin." On the reverse we see something most
interesting, the symbol for Shell Oil Co. Within the shell we also
see the word "Shell." I would expect that this is some kind of
sponsorship deal that the Zeppelin Company had with Shell Oil.
$60.00
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21-201 GRAF FERDINAND von ZEPPELIN MEDAL.
This is a lovely medal that commemorates Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. The
medal is circular. It measures 1 1/4" in diameter.
$195.00
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21-205 TABLE MEDAL - HUGO ECKNER AND LZ 126.
This is a circular table medal commemorating the LZ 126. The
LZ 126 was a part of Germany’’s war reparations to the victorious
allies. Dr. Hugo Eckner, who assumed the Zeppelin Company’s
control after Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin’’s death, personally delivered the LZ 126 to the U. S. Navy at Lakehurst, New Jersey in 1924. [Lakehurst
was where the zeppelin Hindenburg exploded thirteen years later]. The LZ 126 became the U. S. S. Los Angeles. The medal’s obverse
displays a high-relief likeness of Dr. Hugo Eckner. Its reverse depicts the LZ 126 and the various stops on her voyage to America.
$210.00
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21-202 HUGO ECKNER - SMALL TABLE MEDAL - BRONZE.
Over
the years we have offered several examples of Karl Goetz’s beautifully
executed table medal, which commemorates the voyage of the LZ-126 from
Germany to the USA. As a part of the WW I’s reparations, Germany was obligated
to turn over a zeppelin to the U. S. government. This all took place in
1924. Hugo Eckner was the company’s head. Like old Graf von Zeppelin himself,
he was a real salesman and promoter. He knew if he was to save his company, he
had to convince the world that zeppelins had potential not only as
military tools, but as ultimate travel conveyances between countries. This was
particularly true when crossing large bodies of water was involved.
Ultimately, zeppelins made frequent trans-Atlantic voyages to the U.S.,
South America, and even Japan. The good doctor himself personally flew the
LZ-126 to Boston, New York and finally, Lakehurst, NJ (scene of the
destruction of the LZ-129 Hindenburg in May 1937), where it was handed
over to American authorities and renamed the U. S. S. Los Angeles.
Eckner went on to design and build the highly successful LZ-127 Graf
Zeppelin and the LZ-129 Hindenburg.
The table medal is quite unusual. All of the previous table medals I have seen
commemorating the event were made of silver, nickel, or even aluminum. This
example is gold-toned and is made of either brass or bronze, possibly. All of
its other details are identical with the other medals. The obverse shows Hugo
Eckner. The reverse shows the LZ-126 flying across the Atlantic. Below
that are details of the flight. At the table medal’s very top somebody has
neatly drilled a small hole so that it might have had a ring installed for
supporting a ribbon, or for some other similar purpose.
$125.00
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21-222
INFLATABLE ZEPPELIN FROM THE MOTION PICTURE - "ZEPPELIN."
During the 20th Century when motion pictures were released,
interesting items were often shipped to theaters to help promote the movies.
The most basic was a "Theater Card." It had information on the actors, the
studio, etc. Today we are offering a very interesting item from the motion
picture "Zeppelin." The movie was released in 1971 by Warner
Brothers. The stars were Michael York and Elke Sommer. The item is an
inflatable zeppelin that measures 37 1/2" in length and 21 1/2" in
height. It is silver in color." Zeppelin is coming from Warner Bros" is
printed on both sides. The zeppelin is reasonably detailed. String
attachments are at the top where it could have been hung for display. It has
a valve where one can blow it up. This is a great zeppelin item from
a movie that was released thirty-eight years ago.
$225.00
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21-223
ZEPPELIN CUTOUT CARD - MOTION PICTURE "ZEPPELIN."
During
the 20th Century when motion pictures were released, interesting
items were often shipped to theaters to help promote the movies. The most
basic was a "Theater Card." It had information on the actors, the studio,
etc. Today we are offering a very interesting item from the motion picture
"Zeppelin." The movie was released in 1971 by Warner Brothers. The stars
were Michael York and Elke Sommer. The item is a cutout zeppelin card that
measures 16 3/4" in length and 3" in height. The card is two-sided. Each
side of the card has "Zeppelin" written in white German Fraktur
lettering. The "i" is dotted with an Iron Cross. Another small Iron Cross
appears on the tail. The card’s top has a small punched-out hole. This
allowed a string to be run through it and then the "Zeppelin" card
could hang from a ceiling. This is a great zeppelin item from a movie that
was released thirty-eight years ago. We have two of these.
$50.00 each
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21-144 SIX ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS - LZ 127 GRAF ZEPPELIN
A DELUXE FOLIO.
This is a deluxe folio of
original photographs of the Graf Zeppelin (LZ 127) while she was
under construction at the Zeppelin factory in Friedrichshafen. The
photos, which all measure 4 1/2" x 7," show the Graf Zeppelin in various
stages of construction. Included is a paper that lists the technical details
of the airship. The six photos and the technical description are housed in a
folio that measures 5 1/2" x 7 1/4." The obverse of the folio describes the topic
and sports the date 1928. This is a fine item for you zeppelin
collectors.
$225.00
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21-200 ZEPPELIN: DER MENSCH - DER
KAMPFER - DER SIEGER by DR. ADOLF SAAGER. GRAF FERDINAND von ZEPPELIN’S
BIOGRAPHY IN THE ORIGINAL STORAGE BOX - SIGNED BY DR. HUGO ECKNER.
This is an engrossing, German-language biography of Graf Ferdinand von
Zeppelin (1838-1917). Von Zeppelin had cultivated a longtime interest in
airships before he even thought of producing them. He came to the USA as an
observer of the Union Army’s balloon operations during 1863. Although he was
still a German Army officer, he did not have an overly successful career. He
retired as a Generalmajor in about 1890. It was then that he began his airship
production efforts in earnest. The German public was captivated by the sight
of zeppelins flying across Germany. The German public was always
generous and supportive of efforts to advance German aviation. After one of
the early zeppelins crashed, a large donation program was begun and a
substantial sum raised. This enabled von Zeppelin to further his experiments
and develop bigger and better airships.
Prior to WW I more than 30,000 Germans flew on more than zeppelin 1,500
flights, with no substantial problems. As the clouds of WW I began to form,
the German Army and Navy realized the zeppelins’ potential for scouting
and bombing roles. The Navy had a higher profile with zeppelins than
did the Army. While their actual contribution to the war effort was more
psychological than material, the zeppelins did leave their mark. Peter
Strasser, commander of the Navy Zeppelins (1876-1918), was a hero in Germany.
For his efforts, he was awarded with the presentation of the Orden Pour le
Mérite. Strasser died in a fiery crash in 1918, while leading a bombing
mission in the L-70. Ferdinand von Zeppelin died in 1917, and did not
see the full realization of his gentle giants’ potential.
After WW I, Hugo Eckner both saved and led the company. As a part of Germany’s
war reparations, Eckner and the Zeppelin Company supplied the LZ-126 to
the U.S. Eckner had the instincts of a showman. He personally brought the
LZ-126 to the U.S. authorities. He gained a great deal of media attention
for the faltering company, which ultimately lead to the highly-successful
launching of the Graf Zeppelin. The Graf Zeppelin was a
commercial success. After many long voyages often personally conducted by
Eckner, including around the world voyages, the Graf Zeppelin was
joined by the Hindenburg. The sight of the Graf Zeppelin and the Hindenburg flying around the world gained a lot of pride, for the
German people and their aviation industry.
With Nazi Party’s rise to power, Adolf Hitler knew a good thing when he saw
it. He began using the two zeppelins for propaganda purposes. Swastikas
were placed on the two airships’ rudders. They were used extensively at the
Berlin Summer Olympic Games of 1936. When the Hindenburg exploded in
flames at Lakehurst, NJ in May 1937, the use of zeppelins as air transport was
at an end. [As an interesting aside: in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the original
site of the zeppelins’ construction, a reconstituted Zeppelin Company
has a smaller version back in the air in which the public can still ride].
Getting back to our book, this is a biography of Ferdinand von Zeppelin’s
life. It places special emphasis on the WW I years, as the book was written in
1915. The book is not illustrated, with the exception of a photograph and
reproduction of the Graf Zeppelin’s signature. Inside, the book has been
autographed by Hugo Eckner! The book has its original dust jacket. The book is
housed inside of the original, cardboard protecting carton. It features the
book’s name and the author.
$295.00
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21-131
GERMAN-LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER - GRAF von ZEPPELIN COVER.
This is a German
language newspaper "Das Leben im Bild." The edition is from 1916,
with eight pages of material. Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin is on the cover.
Inside is a story with photos of Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann. Other
photos show the German Army in action. One article is complete with
illustrations about mine laying, while another reports about film making! It
has all of the latest information from 1916 (at the time!), the year that
Immelmann and Boelcke both died, and the year before Graf von Zeppelin was
to die.
$60.00
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21-127
ORIGINAL 1937 FRONT PAGE - ZEPPELIN HINDENBURG CRASH.
This is an original front page (with the facing second page) recounting the
disastrous explosion of the zeppelin Hindenburg. The newspaper comes
from Frankfurt am Main, a common zeppelin port of call. The paper is
dated 7 May 1937. It has been folded in half, but remains in very
good condition. This really should be framed using conservation methods.
$395,00
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21-171 ZEPPELIN TILE.
This is a most
unusual kitchen tile featuring a zeppelin in flight. The tile measures
3 3/4" x 4 1/8." The zeppelin is in high relief. Look closely, and you can see
a light house and a ship at sea. While the tile is white, some trim on all
four corners is blue. The tile’s back has information on its manufacturer.
$395.00
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21-213 1937 HOTEL LISTING - FRIEDRICHSHAFEN.
Friedrichshafen was the home of the zeppelins. Graf Ferdinand built
his airships in this picturesque town and even had zeppelin hangers
on the lake. It was a great location in Southern Germany, with good access
to Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and France. The menu’s front depicts an
early zeppelin flying over Lake Constanz. Inside is a listing of
hotels and guest houses in the city during 1937.
$95.00
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21-173 HOOK AND EYE CARD - ZEPPELIN.
This is an interesting complete card of the hooks and eyes that were commonly
used on Imperial Period clothing. Zippers were not in use yet, so these small
devices, (and buttons) were used to secure garments. The card measures 2
1/2" x
4 3/4." It contains twelve of the small devices. While this was the
"Bato" brand, it features an early zeppelin (pre 1908) flying over the
countryside. $55.00
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21-86 ZEPPELIN AUTOMOBILE
OR BUS TOY. Zeppelins have always
sparked a special interest in people all over the world.
Something about those giants of the air captured
people’s imaginations, not only in Germany but
everywhere they flew. I cannot begin to tell you the various
forms of "zeppelin-mania" that erupted not just in
Germany, but even here in the USA. The U.S. was an important
market to the Zeppelin company. The Graf
Zeppelin and the Hindenburg
were seen across the country from Los Angeles to Lakehurst,
New Jersey. [Just to give you an idea of the breadth of this mania,
I have in my collection a "repro"
zeppelin cocktail shaker]! The item we
are offering today is a glass automobile or small bus of a
zeppelin! This is really wild-looking. The vehicle is clearly
shaped like a zeppelin, including ridges at the top to
further the resemblance. As if that were not enough, it has a
rudder to further confirm that it is supposed to be a
zeppelin on wheels! This small toy measures 5" in length
and 1 5/8" in width. If you look underneath to where the
chassis should be, it is stamped "Chicago,
Illinois." While this was
American-made (either in the 1920's or 1930's, most likely in
the 1930's) I
purchased it in Germany! At some point it made its way across
the Atlantic. Perhaps it even made a flight on a zeppelin as
a gift for some wide-eyed German youngster. Who knows? You
can see this piece’s age particularly in its wheels, and
in the texture and finish of the glass. This is quite an
interesting item. While I had heard of these before, this is
the first one that I have encountered. $450.00 . .
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18-179 PATRIOTIC CUP FOR
THE AIR SERVICE, LUFTSCHIFFER SERVICE, AND THE KAISERLICHE
MARINE. This is a wonderful cup that
salutes three of the most highly visible branches of the
German military. Commemorated here are the Imperial German
Air Service, the Zeppelin Service, and the Imperial German
Navy. The cup measures 5" in height. It is 3 1/8"
in diameter at the lip and 2 1/4" in diameter at the
base. The central theme of the cup is an outline of an Iron
Cross. Within the Iron Cross we see an airplane, zeppelin,
and various navy ships. Included in the vessels are surface
ships and a U-boat. This is very well made by a firm in
Bavaria. It is in excellent condition. $350.00 . .
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21-78 ZEPPELIN BRACELET.
At first glance, this appears to be one of the popular WW I
bracelets made from an artillery shell driving band. A closer
look, however, reveals it to be a plain copper band without
any driving band markings. What provides the interest is that
the bracelet’s central motif is a zeppelin! In fact, TWO
zeppelins are attached to the bracelet. It also sports a
small drilled hole, for which I cannot offer an explanation.
The bracelet breaks in half to place it on the wrist. A catch
is present to ensure that it stays in place. No markings or
hallmarking are present on the inside. It is quite a handsome
piece. $215.00. . .
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21-79 ZEPPELIN TIN BOX.
This is a large format tin box measuring 7 3/4" x 4
½" x 3 1/4." In fact, this box once held tea! Five
different panels on its outside depict life in and around
Frankfurt prior to WW I. The lid of the box shows the most
wear of the five panels. The most interesting of the
remaining four panels features a zeppelin flying over the
city. This box would be great for display. It has a spacious
holding capacity. This lovely item would look very charming
on a bookshelf or holding your special treasures. $225.00. . .
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21-134 XRB MATCHSAFE - ENGRAVED - GRAF ZEPPELIN.
This is a consignment piece. Accessories for smoking were very popular during
prewar, wartime, and post WW I Germany. Cigarette cases, matchsafes, etc.,
were among the many items that were quite popular during the period. We have
offered matchsafes of many kinds in the past made from the centers of belt
buckles. This is a higher caliber matchsafe AND it is zeppelin
related. The matchsafe measures 2 1/4" x 2
1/4." The exterior of the case is engraved
with a random motif rather than just being unadorned. Inside the case is
engraved "Luftschiff Graf Zeppelin 18 Juni (19)30." On the edge of the
safe are manufacturer’s and silver hallmarkings. It is great little item for
you zeppelin collectors
$275.00
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21-82 ZEPPELIN SCHNAPPS
GLASS. This
is a small schnapps glass celebrating the city of
Friedrichshafen and its involvement with zeppelins. Hand
painted in multiple colors on the glass’s front is the
city with a zeppelin overhead. Also appearing in the painted
area is the legend, "Friedrichshafen
Bodensee." This small cup stands 2
1/4" tall. I have never seen a shape quite like this on
items of this nature. It is in excellent condition. $225.00. . .
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21-83 FRAMED HAND COLORED
PHOTOGRAPH OF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN WITH A ZEPPELIN.
Let me begin by telling how exquisite this piece is. It is a
hand colored photograph of Friedrichshafen circa 1900 to
1910. It looks down on the city as it meanders along the edge
of Lake Konstanz. Friedrichshafen was the zeppelin’s
birthplace under the care of Graf (Count)
von Zeppelin. The airships were often
seen in the sky over the city and the lake, which separates
Germany from Switzerland. Indeed, this portrait depicts a
zeppelin in flight. The photo is quite unusual as it is
slightly vaulted under the glass of the frame! A small brass
plaque under the glass identifies the city as "Friedrichshafen
a/B." The frame is gilt, with
short diagonal black lines accenting the molding. The frame
and photo measure 6" x 5." On the back both an
easel and a ring appear by which the piece can be displayed.
It is in delightful shape and is of the highest caliber. A
lot of pride went into the manufacture of this item. $225.00. . .
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21-163
GRAF ZEPPELIN BADGE. This is one of the ever
popular zeppelin badges that one could acquire from the Graf
Zeppelin and the Hindenburg. This particular example is for the
Graf Zeppelin (LZ-127). It measures 1 3/4" in diameter. It has
fine multi colored enamel and is in top condition.
$195.00
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21-120 ZEPPELIN GUEST’S HAND TOWEL.
This is a most unusual guest towel, which was hung in the bathroom to "make
pretty" for guests. When I first saw this, I thought it was a table scarf.
Then I saw a loop sewn onto the towel’s edge so it could be hung from a
hook. This allowed one to display its marvelous exterior. Towels are hung
like this in Germany today, to dry one’s hands on at the sink. The towel
measures 20 1/2" x 18 1/2." It is woven in a handsome gray, red and white
damask pattern. Three central panels alternate zeppelin and balloon motifs.
This towel is in mint condition. From the looks of it, it was never used.
You will be struck by the caliber of this towel. I believe it would be very
difficult to produce such a superior towel today.
$325.00
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21-91 DEMITASSE CUP AND
SAUCER WITH ZEPPELIN MOTIF. This is
a wonderful demitasse cup and saucer. The six-sided cup has a
pearlescent yellow exterior. An image of a zeppelin flying
over a lake is emblazoned on the cup’s side. The
zeppelin is marked Friedrichshafen
a/Bodensee, which was the home of the
zeppelins, where they were designed and built. The interior
of the cup and the trim on the rim, the handle and feet of
the cup are gold. The matching saucer is the same color, with
a matching gold trim highlight. This is a lovely matching set
with a lot of vibrancy to it. $275.00
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21-77 ZEPPELIN ECKENER
SPENDE PIN. Hugo Eckener was the
guiding light of the Zeppelin
company during and after WW I. Besides being a first-rate
engineer, he was a marketeer and PR man supreme. He
negotiated to present a zeppelin to the U.S. as a part of
Germany’s reparations. This zeppelin became the U.S.S.
Los Angeles. In the midst of all of
this, and the battle to keep the firm solvent in postwar
Germany, Eckener managed to maintain the interest of the
German public just as had Ferdinand von Zeppelin. Like von
Zeppelin, Eckener went to the German public for financial
assistance to continue his work. The German public, in spite
of their own post WW I misfortune, responded by offering
donations to keep the company afloat. This pin was a part of
that program. The people responded to "Zeppelin Eckener
Spende" just as they had for Aviation Spendes, U-boat
Spendes, "Gold for Iron", etc. Causes such as these
were always hugely popular. In appreciation of their support,
the supporters were given pins, medals, etc. This pin is made
of silk and is oval-shaped. It features the name of the cause
and a zeppelin in flight. All of this was woven in four
colors. This particular pin is in MINT condition.
$95.00 . .
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21-45 WOODEN BOX FOR A
ZEPPELIN. This is an oversized box
that measures 9 ½" x 6 1/4" x 4." This box
would be suitable for holding documents or jewelry. The top
of this hand-carved box has the coat-of-arms for the
city-state of Hamburg. The front of the box is hand carved as
well and reads "Hamburg."
Inside the box is carved the legend "Zum
Zeppelin." Very fine workmanship. $675.00
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21-48 PATRIOTIC BOX FOR
THE ZEPPELIN SERVICE.
This is a very fine patriotic box that has been hand carved.
It salutes the zeppelin service. This box measures 8" x
6" x 4 ½." It has a very intricately crenellated
(notched like battlements) pattern around much of the
exterior. On the lid is a Hohenzollern Eagle, which appears
to be made of brass. There is also a small brass pull on the
top lid that allows access to the interior. The front panel
of the box displays a beautiful hand carved, high-relief
zeppelin. This is a darker color than the wood on which it
appears. Inside, the wood of the box presents a burled
appearance. This is, however, a paper-like material that has
been applied to the inside surface. This is a wonderful
example of German woodcarving art. It is especially unique
since it salutes zeppelins. $450.00.
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21-46 ID BRACELET FOR A
ZEPPELIN. This ID bracelet has a
zeppelin as the centerpiece. There is also a brass tag with
the numbers 31-613.
Total length of the bracelet is 8". $295.00.
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21-166
TABLE MEDAL - DR. HUGO ECKNER AND LZ-126.
This is a circular table medal commemorating the LZ 126. The LZ
126 was a part of Germany’s war reparations to the victorious allies. Dr.
Hugo Eckner, who assumed the Zeppelin company’s control after Graf
Ferdinand von Zeppelin’s death, personally delivered the LZ 126 to the
U. S. Navy at Lakehurst, New Jersey in 1924. [Lakehurst was where the
zeppelin Hindenburg exploded thirteen years later]. The LZ 126
became the U. S. S. Los Angeles. The medal’s obverse shows a
high-relief likeness of Dr. Hugo Eckner. Its reverse depicts the LZ 126
and the various stops on her voyage to America.
$210.00
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Zeppelin
- Aviation-Related Postage Stamps
From Around the World.
All stamps
in this special section are now available for 20% off!!
21-150
LARGE FORMAT POSTAGE STAMP - LZ-127 GRAF ZEPPELIN - OVER ROMANIA’S
CAPITAL. This is a single large postage stamp from Romania, which
commemorates the LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin. The stamp measures a whopping
2 3/4" x 3 1/4." It is dated 16 October 1929. It is multicolored and
shows the Graf Zeppelin in profile over a city that I presume to be
Bucharest. The stamp, which was printed for collectors, bears a serial
number of 078062. It is in excellent condition, and has been
preserved in a plastic holder.
$35.00
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21-151
THREE POSTAGE STAMP SET - EARLY ZEPPELINS - REPUBLIC OF VOLTA.
This is a set of three postage stamps commemorating the early zeppelins.
The set includes the following:
*A 10 Franc stamp that shows the Zeppelin
"Deutschland" flying over a German town. The stamp measures 1
1/2" x 2 1/2." It has been cancelled, and is in a plastic holder. It
is in excellent condition.
*A 40 Franc stamp that shows the Zeppelin
"Viktoria Luise" flying over five sailboats. The stamp measures
1 1/2" x 2 1/2." It has been cancelled and is in a plastic holder.
It is in excellent condition.
*A 50 Franc stamp that shows the Zeppelin
"Sachsen." The stamp measures 1 1/2" x 2 1/2." It has been
cancelled, and is in a plastic holder. It is in excellent condition.
This full-color trio of stamps is in excellent condition.
$50.00
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21-152
LARGE FORMAT POSTAGE STAMP - GRAF ZEPPELIN - REPUBLIC DE COTE
D’IVOIRE. This is a deluxe postage stamp that was issued by the
Republique De Cote D’Ivoire(Ivory Coast) in 1977. The stamp is for 500
Francs. The stamp itself measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/2." It shows the Graf
Zeppelin in profile over a city. The stamp is in full color. The stamp
is part of a larger display that shows an early zeppelin along with
"Retrospective Zeppelin." The overall size of the display of the Graf
Zeppelin measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/2."
$40.00
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21-153
PLATE BLOCK - FOUR STAMPS - HUNGARY - EXPLORING AVIATION ERAS.
This is a plate block of four stamps, showing various eras in the history of
aviation. They were issued for Aerofila in 1967 by Hungary. The four
stamps showcase Man and his early efforts in Aviation. The plate block is
very decorative. Its overall measurements are 3 3/4" x 5." Each stamp
measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/8."
$35.00
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21-174 THREE-STAMP SET
- ZEPPELINS - REPUBLIC OF MALAGASY.
These
large-format stamps each show a zeppelin in flight, along with a small,
inset depiction of Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. One zeppelin flies over
the Egyptian Pyramids, another over Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, and the third
over London). The three represent different denominations. All were cancelled
in the 1970's. $25.00
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21-154
BLOCK - EIGHT STAMPS - SPAIN - ZEPPELIN.
This is a block of eight stamps, featuring a zeppelin from Spain. All are
attached and a part of a unit.
$25.00
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21-155
SET - TWO STAMPS - GRAF FERDINAND von ZEPPELIN AND ZEPPELINS -
GERMAN BUNDESPOST. These stamps
commemorate the life of Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838-1917) and his
gentle giants, the zeppelins. The stamps are in full color. They were
issued in 1992. It is a pair of connected, mint stamps. We have two pairs of
them. They are priced at
$15.00 per pair or $25.00 for both.
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21-157
SPECIAL DISPLAY CARD - GRAF ZEPPELIN POSTAGE STAMP - GERMANY.
This is a most interesting display card which shows the Zeppelin LZ 4
over Mannheim on 4 August 1908. It has a postage stamp showing
Ferdinand Graf Zeppelin and one of his zeppelins. It also proclaims
that the stamp was issued by the Deutsche Luftpost and cost 3 Reichs
Marks. This stamp may come from the Third Reich era. I believe Marks in
Germany after 1945 were referred to as Deutsche Marks (D-Marks). The
card measures 4 1/4" x 6," while the stamp itself measures 1" x 1 1/4." This
collector’s card is serial numbered on the reverse.
$30.00
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21-158
SPECIAL DISPLAY CARD - GRAF ZEPPELIN (LZ-127) POSTAGE STAMP - NIGER.
This is an interesting display card showing the Graf Zeppelin (LZ-127)
flying over a mountain. The large-format postage stamp measures 4 1/8" x 5."
It is for 500 Francs from the République du Niger. The stamp has a special
cancellation, dated 1976. The display card measures 1 1/2" x 2 1/2." It shows
the many cities the Graf Zeppelin visited on her world voyages.
Included are Rio de Janeiro, Cairo, London, Séville, Spain, Rome, Berlin, New
York, and Tokyo. $25.00
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21-159
SPECIAL DISPLAY CARD - FOUR POSTAGE STAMP PLATE - INTERNATIONAL AVIATION -
NORWAY. This is an attractive display card
showing four different aviation scenes. Each of the four stamps measures 1
1/4" x 1 1/2." The stamps are for 1.25 Kroner, 2.00 Kroner, 2.80 Kroner,
and 4.00 Kroner from Norway. The display card measures 3 3/4" x 4
1/2." It was issued for a special philatic display that took place in Oslo,
Norway, 13-22 June 1980. Sets like this are quite popular with stamp
collectors. They were never sold for use on everyday mail.
$20.00
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21-160
PAIR POSTAGE STAMPS - EARLY AIRSHIP - SWITZERLAND.
This is a lovely pair of postage stamps showing an early style airship.
Each stamp measures 1" x 1 1/2," and is for .90 Swiss Francs from
Switzerland. The stamp has a special cancellation, dated 1980. This was
done especially for stamp collectors. The stamps are mounted on a piece of
paper. Both the stamps and the paper have been cancelled. It is a very
attractive piece. $15.00
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21-161
POSTAGE STAMP - GRAF ZEPPELIN AND EARLY ZEPPELIN - 75th ANNIVERSARY
FIRST ZEPPELIN FLIGHT(1902-1977) - GRENADA. This
is a postage stamp showing Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin and his first
zeppelin, which flew in 1902. This postage stamp from Grenada celebrates
the 75th anniversary of the first zeppelin flight. The
stamp, which has not been cancelled, is for ½ Cent.
$5.00
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21-162
THREE POSTAGE STAMP SET - 75th ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST ZEPPELIN
FLIGHT(1902-1977) - NICARAGUA. This is a set of
three postage stamps from Nicaragua, celebrating the 75th
anniversary of the first zeppelin flight. The first stamp, which as a
value of one cent, shows a zeppelin in its hanger. The second stamp has
a value of two cents, and shows the Graf Zeppelin in the sky. The third
and final stamp has a value of three cents, and shows a very early airship.
$20.00
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21-175 THREE-STAMP SET
- ZEPPELINS - REPUBLIC OF MALAGASY. This three-stamp set, while
similar to the set listed above, displays different scenes. The denominations
also are different. These large-format stamps each show a zeppelin in flight,
along with a small, inset depiction of Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. One
zeppelin flies over New York, another over South America, and the third
over Tokyo.) The three represent different denominations. All were cancelled
in the 1970's.
$25.00
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21-176 THREE-STAMP SET - ZEPPELINS - REPUBLIC OF VOLTA. This
series of three, large-format postage stamps, each measuring 1 1/2" x 2 1/2,"
comes from the Republic of Volta. They are quite colorful and show detailed
images of the zeppelins on their various cruises. Especially noteworthy
is the stamp that shows the LZ 129 (Hindenburg) displaying the 1936
Berlin Olympics Rings on her side. Another shows an outstanding view of the
Graf Zeppelin flying right at you. The stamps all show different scenes.
They are of three different denominations.
$25.00
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21-177 SINGLE STAMP -
ZEPPELIN - REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA. This is a special
commemorative stamp that was issued in 1974. It shows a zeppelin on the
ground, with passengers embarking on a flight. The stamp was also issued to
celebrate the 100th anniversary (1874-1974) of the Universal Postal
Union. The postage stamp has been cancelled in the corner. $10.00
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21-178 SINGLE POSTAGE
STAMP - GRAF ZEPPELIN - GAMBIA. This colorful postage stamp from
Gambia commemorates the anniversary of air services to Africa (1934-1969). It
shows the Graf Zeppelin flying over an African map. The stamp also
shows Lufthansa’s logo. The stamp is mint. It measures 1 1/4" x 2."
$10.00
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21-179 FOUR-STAMP SET
- EARLY AVIATION - HUNGARY. This is a special edition of four connected
stamps that were all cancelled for use by a stamp collector. The stamps were
issued by Hungary and postmarked Budapest. Each of the four scenes shows a
different time in aviation history.
$15.00
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21-180 TWO POSTAGE
STAMPS - EARLY AIR MAIL AIRPLANE - LIECHTENSTEIN. This is a two-stamp set
from the tiny country of Liechtenstein. They commemorate the first Air Mail
Service out from Liechtenstein (God knows, they certainly did not need air
mail service within Liechtenstein)! This took place in 1930 (the U.
S.’s Air Mail Service began about 1918). The 1979 stamp commemorates the fact.
The two stamps are identical in denomination. They only differ in that one
bears a cancellation, and the other is mint.
$10.00
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21-182 SPECIAL EDITION STAMP HONORING LZ-127 - REPUBLIC CONGO.
This is a special stamp issued for stamp collectors. It features a large color
image of the LZ-127, attached to a special card. It comes from the
Republic of the Congo. $20.00
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21-183 BLOCK FOUR AVIATION-RELATED POSTAGE STAMPS - HUNGARY.
This is a block of four aviation-related postage stamps from Hungary. Each is
different. All were issued for stamp collectors in honor of the VII. Postal
Congress held in Budapest in 1967.
$15.00
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21-184 SPECIAL EDITION - STAMPS HONORING THREE AVIATION PIONEERS - WEST
GERMANY. This is a special group of three stamps
issued for stamp collectors. It was offered in 1977 at a Berlin postal convention. It features stories of three aviation pioneers:
Graf von Zeppelin, Hermann Oberth, and Hans Grade. They are attached to a
special card. $20.00
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21-185 BLOCK TWENTY POSTAGE STAMPS - GRAF ZEPPELIN - 1931
FLIGHT - LIECHTENSTEIN. This is a block of
twenty, mint-condition, 1979, Liechtenstein, postage stamps. The stamps honor
the Graf Zeppelin’s flight over the tiny principality in 1931. This set
of stamps was produced specially for postage stamp collectors.
$30.00
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21-186 BLOCK TWENTY POSTAGE STAMPS - EARLY AVIATION - LIECHTENSTEIN.
This is a block of twenty mint-condition postage stamps from 1979 in
Liechtenstein. The stamps honor early aviation in that country. This set of
stamps was produced specially for postage stamp collectors.
$25.00
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21-187
SET - FIVE AVIATION POSTAGE STAMPS - 1978 LUFTPOSTAUSSTELLUNG -
STUTTGART.
This set of five postage stamps comes
from the 1978 Luftpostausstellung Stuttgart. Four postage stamps
celebrate early German aviation. They are in four different denominations. The
largest is for the Graf Zeppelin. All have been hand canceled in Berlin
for collectors. The grouping’s fifth piece is a special stamp on a card with
the name Luftpostausstellung Stuttgart from 1978. It displays a stamp
commemorating aviation in Germany. It is a very handsome set.
$35.00
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21-188
SET - FIVE POSTAGE STAMPS - ZEPPELINS - SOVIET UNION.
This is a set of five postage stamps from the former Soviet Union (USSR/CCCP).
The stamps commemorate airships. The Graf Zeppelin is among the stamps.
The stamps have different subjects and different denominations.
$25.00
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21-189
EARLY AIRSHIP POSTAGE STAMP - LIBERIA.
This is a
single postage stamp from Liberia. It shows an early airship from 1908, with a
U.S. flag on it. It is hand canceled in the margin. It is a very colorful
stamp.
$10.00
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21-190
SET - FIVE STAMPS - EARLY AVIATION - GRAF ZEPPELIN - MALDIVE ISLANDS.
This is a set of five postage stamps that come from the Maldive Islands (also
known as the Falkland Islands). These stamps, which are all different and of
different denominations, commemorate aviation. Two of the stamps commemorate
the ZL-130, the Graf Zeppelin II. They are both complete, with
swastikas on the airships’ rudders.
$20.00
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21-191
SET - THREE ZEPPELIN-RELATED POSTAGE STAMPS - HUNGARY.
This is a set of four postage stamps from Hungary. They commemomorate
Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin (1838-1917) and Hugo Eckner (1868-1954). Their
zeppelins appear with them.
$15.00
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21-47 XLD ZEPPELIN CIGARETTE
CASE. This is a very high-quality
cigarette case that has a full-sized Commemorative Airship
Badge on the front. Also on the front of the case are the
initials "HS,"
engraved in the upper left corner. There are some designs
engraved into the exterior of the cigarette case. On the
catch the case is marked Alpaca,
which denotes that the makeup of the case is essentially
nickel(German silver). Both elastic keepers in the interior
of the case are present. The case has a nice patina to it.
Overall, it is in fine condition. $1,050.00
Reduced to $950.00!!
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21-104 XRB PENNANT -
LZ-129 HINDENBURG 1936.
This is a
consignment piece. As was the case in most places where zeppelins
flew, a huge and intense enthusiasm for these gentle giants of the air
existed here in the USA. Both the Graf Zeppelin and the Hindenburg
called regularly at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey and
in Los Angeles, California. The zeppelins had their greatest exposure
at Lakehurst, as it was an excellent stopping-point on the trans-Atlantic
flight either to or from Germany. Lakehurst was a good stopover not only for
east/west voyages, but for the north/south routes that took the zeppelins
to and from South America.
This pennant is similar in shape and design to what is still used in
sporting events in the U.S. Anybody who has been to a major college or
professional football, baseball, or basketball game will recognize this
shape immediately. It is triangle-shaped and measures 28 1/4" x 10 3/4." Its
background is gray. Printed on it in white is a full, side view of the LZ-129 (the Hindenburg), the year
1936, and Lakehurst,
N.J. The pennant is in very fine condition.
$450.00
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21-106 XRB PENNANT - LZ-127 GRAF ZEPPELIN.
This is a
consignment piece. As was the case in most places where zeppelins
flew, a huge and intense enthusiasm for these gentle giants of the air
existed here in the USA. Both the Graf Zeppelin and the Hindenburg
called regularly at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey and
in Los Angeles, California. The zeppelins had their greatest exposure
at Lakehurst, as it was an excellent stopping-point on the trans-Atlantic
flight either to or from Germany. Lakehurst was a good stopover not only for
east/west voyages, but for the north/south routes that took the zeppelins
to and from South America.
This pennant is similar in shape and design to what is still used in
sporting events in the U.S. Anybody who has been to a major college or
professional football, baseball, or basketball game will recognize this
shape immediately. It is triangle-shaped and measures 28 1/4" x 10 3/4." The
background of the pennant is a faded red. This example is a good bit older
than the others we are offering for the 1936 and 1937 Hindenburg.
While the two from 1936 and 1937 show a swastika on the rudder
(as zeppelins did after the Nazi Party came to power), this example
predates the rise of the Nazism. Its rudder is unadorned. The pennant is
adorned with a zeppelin bearing the name "Graf Zeppelin." The name
"Graf Zeppelin" appears again beneath it, as does Lakehurst, N.J.
This pennant is identical in design and layout to the others but shows a bit
more wear. $295.00
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21-107 XRB PENNANT - U. S. NAVY AIRSHIP LOS ANGELES.
This is a
consignment piece. As was the case in most places where zeppelins
flew, a huge and intense enthusiasm for these gentle giants of the air
existed here in the USA. After the end of WW I, as a part of Germany’s war
reparations, the Zeppelin Factory built and turned one zeppelin
over to the U.S. Navy. This airship was the U. S. S. Los Angeles. The
building of this zeppelin in 1924 helped the Zeppelin Factory,
under the direction of Dr. Hugo Eckener, maintain its existence. After this
was built, the Zeppelin Factory built the LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin
and the LZ-129 Hindenburg. The U. S. S. Los Angeles served
from 1924 when it was received from the Germans, until 30 June 1932,
when she was decommissioned.
This pennant is similar in shape and design to what is still used in
sporting events in the U.S. Anybody who has been to a major college or
professional football, baseball, or basketball game will recognize this
shape immediately. It is triangle-shaped and measures 28 1/4" x 10 3/4." The
pennant is red in color and embossed in white with "U. S. S. Los
Angeles." It displays a side view of the zeppelin with "U. S.
Navy" and a star on it. At the bottom are the words "Lakehurst N.J.,"
where the U. S. S. Los Angeles was based. It is also the site of
the Hindenburg’s 1937 crash.
$175.00
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11-415 COMMEMORATIVE NAVY AIRSHIP BADGE - MINIATURE.
This is a miniature of the Commemorative Navy Airship Badge. The badge has
amazing detail for its size. It is in excellent condition.
$450.00
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21-109 SILVER COMMEMORATIVE NAVY AIRSHIP BADGE STICKPIN.
This is
a consignment piece. A very high-quality miniature was mounted onto a pin.
This was then used by a veteran. This is a silver badge that is hallmarked
.800 silver on the badge’s reverse. Its superiority and detail are
quite striking for such a small item. As is correct for a full-sized
Commemorative Navy Airship Badge, it displays a Hohenzollern Crown. The
stickpin is in excellent condition.
$295.00
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21-110 GILT COMMEMORATIVE NAVY AIRSHIP BADGE STICKPIN.
This is a
consignment piece. A very high-quality miniature was mounted onto a pin.
This was then used by a veteran. This is gilt on silver. Its superiority and
attention to detail are quite striking for such a small item. As is correct
for a full-sized Commemorative Navy Airship Badge, it sports a Hohenzollern
Crown. This example is quite unusual due to its gilt finish. While all other
naval flight badges were gilt-toned, the Navy Commemorative Airship
Badge was silver like its Army counterpart. A half moon and crown, along
with the silver content (.800) are marked on the reverse. It is a
lovely miniature. $325.00
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21-17 ZEPPELIN OCTAGONAL
BRONZE MEDALLION. This medallion is
identical to the example described above, with the exception
that the ribbon is white and red, and the medallion is
bronze. A safety pin is also present to attach the medallion
to garment. Very attractive condition. $250.00 .
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21-12 AIRSHIP
HINDENBURG/AMERICAN AIRLINES METAL PLAQUE.
This is a REPRODUCTION
of a period metal plaque which portrays the Airship
Hindenburg and an American Airlines DC-3. American Airlines
had connecting service with the Hindenburg, which enabled
passengers to travel on to Europe. This plaque was
manufactured in the 1990's and is NOT
an original piece. $125.00.
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14-103 DEUTSCHE
LUFTFAHRER ZEITSCHRIFT. This was a
magazine that was published in Germany before WW I which
dealt with Zeppelins. It is a large format magazine that has
numerous articles about Zeppelins and their development in
Germany during this period. There are numerous photos and
there is also a great deal of advertising that I find very
interesting. Some of the advertising includes motors from
Mercedes-Benz, aircraft and flying lessons from Ago, etc.
These magazines are professionally done very slick and would
be a unique addition to a Zeppelin collection. I have two
different issues which are December 1912 and April 1914. Each
magazine is $60.00
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21-15 ZEPPELINS
AGAINST LONDON by KENNETH
POOLMAN. This is a U.S. 1st
edition of this book, which was originally published in
London. This edition was published in 1961 and is long out of
print. The book, which is liberally illustrated, deals with
the German "Blitz"
of WW I. This was carried out by zeppelins instead of the
fixed wing aircraft and rockets used during WW II. Much
consternation was stirred up in England when the zeppelin
attacks began. This book chronicles both the German raids and
the English efforts to defeat them. The books makes excellent
reading for those with an interest in zeppelins. It is in
excellent condition with no dust jacket. The book is seldom
seen. This copy comes directly from my library. $90.00 .
. .
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21-02 ZEPPELIN CIGARETTE
CARD ALBUM VOLUME 1.
The Zeppelin cigarette card albums were among the most
popular of all of the cigarette card albums produced in the
1930's. These cards were included with packs of cigarettes as
a premium. Those who wanted the entire series at once could
get a complete album. This is volume 1 of the three volume
series. It has
265 cards that show various scenes of zeppelin
flight andhistory. Volume 1 features pre-WW I and WW I
zeppelin scenes and information. It also is very heavy on the
first commercial post-WW I Airship, the Graf Zeppelin. We have two of these
remaining. One is complete but has a bit of water-staining on the cover that
is $175.00. The other album has FIVE
missing (the missing cards are numbers 19, 72,163, 172, and 218) cards and
is offered for $125.00
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21-216
ZEPPELIN DINNER PLATE.
Zeppelin
tableware is very prized among collectors. Today we hav
e
something quite unusual to offer you. You may have seen variations of this
in the past that was used by passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin and
the Hindenburg. Today we are offering you a dinner plate. The plate
measures 10" in diameter. It displays a wide gold trim band. Inside of that
is a narrow blue band. Further within it is another very narrow gold trim
band. On the bottom of the plate the words "Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei"
circle a globe. Inside the globe is a zeppelin. This is where the
plate gets different. At the top is a blue oval and inside of which are the
letters "WB." Why is this different from the conventional plates? Certain
important people or families had their own tableware which they used during
zeppelin voyages. A daughter of Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin married into a
family whose last name ended in "B." I do not have a lead on the
family’s name. This family may or may not have had a financial interest in
the company. On the reverse is hallmarking for Heinrich and Company
in Bavaria, who produced the tableware for the Zeppelin Company. The
plate’s condition is excellent.
$1,395.00
TA
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21-217
ZEPPELIN DINNER PLATE.
Zeppelin tableware is very prized among
collectors. Today we ha
ve
something quite unusual to offer you. You may have seen variations of this
in the past that was used by passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin and
the Hindenburg. Today we are offering you a dinner plate. The plate
measures 10" in diameter. It displays a wide gold trim band. Inside of that
is a narrow blue band. Further within it is another very narrow gold trim
band. On the bottom of the plate the words "Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei"
circle a globe. Inside the globe is a zeppelin. This is where the
plate gets different. At the top is a blue oval and inside of which are the
letters "WB." Why is this different from the conventional plates? Certain
important people or families had their own tableware which they used during
zeppelin voyages. A daughter of Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin married into a
family whose last name ended in "B." I do not have a lead on the
family’s name. This family may or may not have had a financial interest in
the company. On the reverse is hallmarking for Heinrich and Company
in Bavaria, who produced the tableware for the Zeppelin Company. The
plate’s condition is excellent.
$1,395.00TA
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21-218
ZEPPELIN SOUP BOWL.
Zeppelin tableware
is very prized among collectors. Today we hav
e
something quite unusual to offer you. You may have seen variations of this
in the past that was used by passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin and
the Hindenburg. Today we are offering you a soup bowl. The soup bowl
measures 9 3/4" in diameter. It also measures 1 1/2" deep. It displays a
wide gold trim band. Inside of that is a narrow blue band. Further within it
is another very narrow gold trim band. On the bottom of the soup bowl the
words "Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei" circle a globe. Inside the globe
is a zeppelin. This is where the soup bowl gets different. At the top
is a blue oval and inside of which are the letters "WB." Why is this
different from the conventional plates? Certain important people or families
had their own tableware which they used during zeppelin voyages. A daughter
of Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin married into a family whose last name ended
in "B." I do not have a lead on the family’s name. This family may or
may not have had a financial interest in the company. On the reverse is
hallmarking for Heinrich and Company in Bavaria, who produced the
tableware for the Zeppelin Company. The bowl’s condition is
excellent. $1,395.00TA
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21-219
ZEPPELIN SALAD PLATE.
Zeppelin tableware is
very prized among collectors. Today we have
something quite unusual to offer you. You may have seen variations of this
in the past that was used by passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin and
the Hindenburg. Today we are offering you a salad plate. The plate
measures 8" in diameter. It displays a wide gold trim band. Inside of that
is a narrow blue band. Further within it is another very narrow gold trim
band. On the bottom of the plate the words "Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei"
circle a globe. Inside the globe is a zeppelin. This is where the
plate gets different. At the top is a blue oval and inside of which are the
letters "WB." Why is this different from the conventional plates? Certain
important people or families had their own tableware which they used during
zeppelin voyages. A daughter of Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin married into a
family whose last name ended in "B." I do not have a lead on the
family’s name. This family may or may not have had a financial interest in
the company. On the reverse is hallmarking for Heinrich and Company
in Bavaria, who produced the tableware for the Zeppelin Company. The
plate’s condition is excellent.
$1,250.00TA
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21-220
ZEPPELIN SALAD PLATE.
Zeppelin
tableware is very prized among collectors. Today we
have
something quite unusual to offer you. You may have seen variations of this
in the past that was used by passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin and
the Hindenburg. Today we are offering you a salad plate. The plate
measures 8" in diameter. It displays a wide gold trim band. Inside of that
is a narrow blue band. Further within it is another very narrow gold trim
band. On the bottom of the plate the words "Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei"
circle a globe. Inside the globe is a zeppelin. This is where the
plate gets different. At the top is a blue oval and inside of which are the
letters "WB." Why is this different from the conventional plates? Certain
important people or families had their own tableware which they used during
zeppelin voyages. A daughter of Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin married into a
family whose last name ended in "B." I do not have a lead on the
family’s name. This family may or may not have had a financial interest in
the company. On the reverse is hallmarking for Heinrich and Company
in Bavaria, who produced the tableware for the Zeppelin Company. A
couple of small sections of the blue band have what I term some scuffing or
wear. We have reduced the price of the plate to allow for that small fault.
$1,150.00TA
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21-221
ZEPPELIN BREAD PLATE.
Zeppelin
tableware is very prized among collectors. Today we
have
something quite unusual to offer you. You may have seen variations of this
in the past that was used by passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin and
the Hindenburg. Today we are offering you a bread plate. The plate
measures 6 1/4" in diameter. It displays a wide gold trim band. Inside of
that is a narrow blue band. Further within it is another very narrow gold
trim band. On the bottom of the plate the words "Deutsche Zeppelin
Reederei" circle a globe. Inside the globe is a zeppelin. This is
where the plate gets different. At the top is a blue oval and inside of
which are the letters "WB." Why is this different from the conventional
plates? Certain important people or families had their own tableware which
they used during zeppelin voyages. A daughter of Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin
married into a family whose last name ended in "B." I do not have a
lead on the family’s name. This family may or may not have had a financial
interest in the company. On the reverse is hallmarking for Heinrich and
Company in Bavaria, who produced the tableware for the Zeppelin
Company. A small chip appears on the edge. It is more visible from the
bottom of the plate than from the top. We have reduced the price of the
plate to allow for that small fault.
$1,095.00TA
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21-225 ZEPPELIN SALAD PLATE.
Zeppelin tableware is very
prized among collectors. Today we have something quite unusual to offer you.
You may have seen variations of this in the past used by the passengers
aboard the Graf Zeppelin and the Hindenburg. Today we are
offering you a handsome salad plate. The salad plate is elegant with a wide gold trim band around the rim. Immediately below that is a narrower blue
trim band. The plate measures 8" in diameter. On the exterior of the salad
plate we see "Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei," which circles a globe.
Inside the globe is a zeppelin. Now, here is where it differs from
what we generally see. On its opposite side is a blue oval, and in gold we
see the initials "WB." Certain important families who flew often on
zeppelins had their own tableware, which was used only by them when
aboard a zeppelin. A daughter of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin married
into a family whose last name ended in "B." I do not have a firm lead
on the family name, but I was told that they had a financial interest in the
Zeppelin Company. On the salad plate’s bottom, we see hallmarking for
Heinrich and Company in Bavaria, who produced the tableware for the
Zeppelin Company. The salad plate is in superb condition.
$1,250.00
TA
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21-226 ZEPPELIN SERVING BOWL. Zeppelin
tableware is very prized among collectors. Today we have something quite
unusual to offer you. You may have seen variations of this in the past used
by the passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin and the Hindenburg.
Today we are offering you a magnificent square serving bowl. The serving
bowl is striking, with a wide, gold, trim
band at the rim. Immediately below that is a narrower blue trim band. The
serving bowl measures 8" x 8." It also stands 2" tall. In the bowl’s bottom
we see "Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei," which circles a globe. Inside
the globe is a zeppelin. Now, here is where it differs from what we
generally see. On its opposite side is a blue oval, and in gold we see the
initials "WB." Certain important families who flew often on
zeppelins had their own tableware, which was used only by them when
aboard a zeppelin. A daughter of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin married
into a family whose last name ended in "B." I do not have a firm lead
on the family name, but I was told that they had a financial interest in the
Zeppelin Company. On the serving bowl’s bottom, we see hallmarking
for Heinrich and Company in Bavaria, who produced the tableware for
the Zeppelin Company. The serving bowl is in superb condition.
$1,495.00TA
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21-227 ZEPPELIN COFFEE CUP & SAUCER.
Zeppelin tableware is very prized among collectors. Today we have
something quite unusual to offer you. You may have seen variations of this
in the past used by the passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin and the
Hindenburg. Today we are offering you a glorious coffee cup and
saucer. The cup is elegant, with a wide,
gold, trim band at the rim. Immediately below that is a narrower blue trim
band. In the cup’s bowl we see "Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei," which
circles a globe. Inside the globe is a zeppelin. Now, here is where
it differs from what we generally see. On its opposite side is a blue oval,
and in gold we see the initials "WB." On the cup’s bottom, we see
hallmarking for Heinrich and Company in Bavaria, who produced the
tableware for the Zeppelin Company. The saucer measures 6" in
diameter. It has the same gold and blue trim and previously noted imprinting
on the obverse as the cup. This also follows for the reverse, with the
manufacturer’s hallmarking. Certain important families who flew often on
zeppelins had their own tableware, which was used only by them when
aboard a zeppelin. A daughter of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin married
into a family whose last name ended in "B." I do not have a firm lead
on the family name, but I was told that they had a financial interest in the
Zeppelin Company. Both the cup and saucer are in excellent condition.
$1,695.00TA
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21-228 ZEPPELIN EGG CUP. Zeppelin
tableware is very prized among collectors. Today we have something quite
unusual to offer you. You may have seen variations of this in the past used
by the passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin and the Hindenburg.
Today we are offering you a marvelous egg cup. [From my travels to Germany I
can tell you that even today Germans enjoy soft-boiled eggs with their
breakfast. At our hotels’ breakfast buffets, we always see soft-boiled eggs
and small egg cups to accommodate them]. The cup is elegant, with a wide,
gold, trim band at the rim. Immediately below that is a narrower blue
trim band. The cup measures 2" in height, 2" in diameter, and 1
1/2" in diameter
at its base. On the cup’s exterior we see "Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei," which circles a globe. Inside the globe is a zeppelin. Now, here
is where it differs from what we generally see. On its opposite side is a
blue oval, and in gold we see the initials "WB." On the cup’s bottom,
we see hallmarking for Heinrich and Company in Bavaria, who produced
the tableware for the Zeppelin Company. Certain important families
who flew often on zeppelins had their own tableware, which was used
only by them when aboard a zeppelin. A daughter of Ferdinand Graf von
Zeppelin married into a family whose last name ended in "B." I do not
have a firm lead on the family name, but I was told that they had a
financial interest in the Zeppelin Company. The egg cup is in superb
condition.
$895.00TA
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21-229 ZEPPELIN EGG CUP. Zeppelin
tableware is very prized among collectors. Today we have something quite
unusual to offer you. You may have seen variations of this in the past used
by the passengers aboard the Graf Zeppelin and the Hindenburg.
Today we are offering you a marvelous egg cup. [From my travels to Germany I
can tell you that even today Germans enjoy soft-boiled eggs with their
breakfast. At our hotels’ breakfast buffets, we always see soft-boiled eggs
and small egg cups to accommodate them]. The cup is elegant, with a wide,
gold, trim band at the rim. Immediately below that is a narrower blue
trim band. The cup measures 2" in height, 2" in diameter, and 1
1/2" in diameter
at its base. On the cup’s exterior we see "Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei," which circles a globe. Inside the globe is a zeppelin. Now, here
is where it differs from what we generally see. On its opposite side is a
blue oval, and in gold we see the initials "WB." On the cup’s bottom,
we see hallmarking for Heinrich and Company in Bavaria, who produced
the tableware for the Zeppelin Company. Certain important families
who flew often on zeppelins had their own tableware, which was used
only by them when aboard a zeppelin. A daughter of Ferdinand Graf von
Zeppelin married into a family whose last name ended in "B." I do not
have a firm lead on the family name, but I was told that they had a
financial interest in the Zeppelin Company. The egg cup is in superb
condition.
$895.00TA
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