$35.00
PATRIOTIC BOX – HIGHLIGHTING THE 1914 IRON CROSS
This is an interesting cardboard box that features a 1914 Iron Cross. The box measures 3 3/4″ x 5 ½.” It has a faux-textured exterior on the upper lid that simulates linen cloth. The Iron Cross is quite large, measuring 2 ½” x 2.” Two of the upper half’s corners have been taped to repair splitting. This box would be fun for holding any number of treasures, business cards, etc.
PATRIOTIC BOX – HIGHLIGHTING THE 1914 IRON CROSS
This is an interesting cardboard box that features a 1914 Iron Cross. The box measures 3 3/4″ x 5 ½.” It has a faux-textured exterior on the upper lid that simulates linen cloth. The Iron Cross is quite large, measuring 2 ½” x 2.” Two of the upper half’s corners have been taped to repair splitting. This box would be fun for holding any number of treasures, business cards, etc.
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PATRIOTIC BOX – HIGHLIGHTING THE 1914 IRON CROSS
This is an interesting cardboard box that features a 1914 Iron Cross. The box measures 3 3/4″ x 5 ½.” It has a faux-textured exterior on the upper lid that simulates linen cloth. The Iron Cross is quite large, measuring 2 ½” x 2.” Two of the upper half’s corners have been taped to repair splitting. This box would be fun for holding any number of treasures, business cards, etc.
$95.00
This is a small desk piece consisting of an egg-shaped hand grenade. In fact, it is approximately egg-sized and sports a driving band around its center. It is made of iron, and therefore magnetic. It is attached to a marble base that measures ½” x 2″ x 3 ½.” The overall presentation’s height is 2 ¾.” It is also very heavy, weighing 1 pound, 10 ounces. [This may incur a somewhat higher shipping charge].
It is something different for the collector whose desk has everything!
This is a small desk piece consisting of an egg-shaped hand grenade. In fact, it is approximately egg-sized and sports a driving band around its center. It is made of iron, and therefore magnetic. It is attached to a marble base that measures ½” x 2″ x 3 ½.” The overall presentation’s height is 2 ¾.” It is also very heavy, weighing 1 pound, 10 ounces. [This may incur a somewhat higher shipping charge].
It is something different for the collector whose desk has everything!
$750.00
This is a highly unusual, detailed metal tobacco box from 1750 to 1775, during Frederick the Great’s (Friedrich der Große) reign. He was the first of the well-known Prussian kings, the man who set Prussia (later Germany) on its course toward a greater role in European politics……
TOBACCO BOX – ERA 1750 – 1775 – FREDERICK THE GREAT’S TIME
This is a highly unusual, detailed metal tobacco box from 1750 to 1775, during Frederick the Great’s (Friedrich der Große) reign. He was the first of the well-known Prussian kings, the man who set Prussia (later Germany) on its course toward a greater role in European politics.
The brass box measures 6 1/4″ x 1 3/4,” and weighs 6 ounces. The box is hinged.
The box’s top depicts the Prussian Army at battle. Part of the battlefield is labeled “Prussian Armee,” while the other section is labeled “Schwerin’s Armee.” It is all dated 6 May 1757. To the left is a description of the action in which the Prussian Army vanquished the Austrians. To the right, the King of Prussia and his (period) military commanders are listed.
The box’s bottom reveals a scene where mounted generals looking down at a battle in a valley. The date, 31 July 1760, and the battle’s name are mentioned. The wording on the top and bottom has faded somewhat from age. The box’s bottom half has some damage to one corner, where a 3/4″ portion of the metal trim is missing.
This is an amazing piece that depicts Germany’s military history of more than two-hundred-fifty-years ago.
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$1,550.00
Often we feel like Prinz Alfons is an “old friend” of ours. Over time we have been pleased to offer a number of his personal items on our pages. Among these items have been his General der Kavallerie pickelhaube complete with the dress parade feathers, as well as the storage boxes for his helmet and the parade feathers. We have also had a few offbeat items, such as one of his ultra-well-made, high-quality, leather valises, which came from a luggage merchant in Switzerland. We currently are offering a that once belonged to him. Alfons was born on 24 January 1862 and died on 8 January 1933. Although he was a general in the Bavarian cavalry, he was not a true front-line commander, as were some members of German royalty. He was actually better-known in the field of science and mathematics. He was honored in 1905 by being named the Regimental Chef and patron of 7. Chevaulegers-Regiment Prinz Alfons. This was a great tribute to him by the Prinz Regent and the War Ministry. Today we are offering a superb, high-grade silver note book and pad that was presented to him on the occasion of his 70th birthday. This would have been 24 January 1932, which was a little less than a year before he passed away. This magnificent desk piece was presented to him by the officers, medical staff and veterinarians of “his” regiment. The case, which measures 6 3/8″ x 4 1/4,” is engraved at the case top with his Royal Cypher. Below reads the following dedication: “Ihrem Durchlauchitigsten Regimentsinhaber ZUM 70. Geburtstage In Alter Unwandelbarer Treue Und Verehrung Die Offiziere, Sanitäts, Und Veterinäroffiziere Des K. B. Chevaulegers – Regiments “Prinz Alfons.” This piece is both jeweler and .925 silver hallmarked. Opening up the cover of the note pad, we see that virtually the entire pad of original paper is in place! I do not know the circumstances of Alfons’ health at the time. It is entirely possible that with less than one more year to live, he had little occasion to use this magnificent presentation piece. As one would expect, the caliber of this piece is stunning. Even nearly fifteen years after the war’s end [the monarchy’s end as well(!)], Alfons’ former officers still respected him enough to want to buy the best. Until you claim this item, it will reside on my desk. I can tell you that it looks splendid sitting near my computer monitor. I am sure it would look equally as appealing next to yours. Perhaps you can find some refills for the paper pads, and YOU can work like a Prince!
Often we feel like Prinz Alfons is an “old friend” of ours. Over time we have been pleased to offer a number of his personal items on our pages. Among these items have been his General der Kavallerie pickelhaube complete with the dress parade feathers, as well as the storage boxes for his helmet and the parade feathers. We have also had a few offbeat items, such as one of his ultra-well-made, high-quality, leather valises, which came from a luggage merchant in Switzerland. We currently are offering a that once belonged to him. Alfons was born on 24 January 1862 and died on 8 January 1933. Although he was a general in the Bavarian cavalry, he was not a true front-line commander, as were some members of German royalty. He was actually better-known in the field of science and mathematics. He was honored in 1905 by being named the Regimental Chef and patron of 7. Chevaulegers-Regiment Prinz Alfons. This was a great tribute to him by the Prinz Regent and the War Ministry. Today we are offering a superb, high-grade silver note book and pad that was presented to him on the occasion of his 70th birthday. This would have been 24 January 1932, which was a little less than a year before he passed away. This magnificent desk piece was presented to him by the officers, medical staff and veterinarians of “his” regiment. The case, which measures 6 3/8″ x 4 1/4,” is engraved at the case top with his Royal Cypher. Below reads the following dedication: “Ihrem Durchlauchitigsten Regimentsinhaber ZUM 70. Geburtstage In Alter Unwandelbarer Treue Und Verehrung Die Offiziere, Sanitäts, Und Veterinäroffiziere Des K. B. Chevaulegers – Regiments “Prinz Alfons.” This piece is both jeweler and .925 silver hallmarked. Opening up the cover of the note pad, we see that virtually the entire pad of original paper is in place! I do not know the circumstances of Alfons’ health at the time. It is entirely possible that with less than one more year to live, he had little occasion to use this magnificent presentation piece. As one would expect, the caliber of this piece is stunning. Even nearly fifteen years after the war’s end [the monarchy’s end as well(!)], Alfons’ former officers still respected him enough to want to buy the best. Until you claim this item, it will reside on my desk. I can tell you that it looks splendid sitting near my computer monitor. I am sure it would look equally as appealing next to yours. Perhaps you can find some refills for the paper pads, and YOU can work like a Prince!
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