$95.00
This is a wine stopper that features the figure of an 18th Century gentleman wearing a bicorn hat. He holds a walking stick in one hand and perches opera glasses to his eyes. A cork at its bottom slips into the wine bottle. The stopper’s length from the tip of the fine fellow’s head to the cork’s bottom measures 4.”
GERMANY – WINE BOTTLE STOPPER – FEATURING 18th CENTURY GENTLEMAN
This is a wine stopper that features the figure of an 18th Century gentleman wearing a bicorn hat. He holds a walking stick in one hand and perches opera glasses to his eyes. A cork at its bottom slips into the wine bottle. The stopper’s length from the tip of the fine fellow’s head to the cork’s bottom measures 4.”
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GERMANY – WINE BOTTLE STOPPER – FEATURING 18th CENTURY GENTLEMAN
This is a wine stopper that features the figure of an 18th Century gentleman wearing a bicorn hat. He holds a walking stick in one hand and perches opera glasses to his eyes. A cork at its bottom slips into the wine bottle. The stopper’s length from the tip of the fine fellow’s head to the cork’s bottom measures 4.”
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$150.00
This is a very touching and poignant reminder of the Great War. It is a wooden wall plaque bearing the legend “Verdun 1916.” The two WW I battles that most remind us of its ultimate futility are Verdun and the Somme. Many other battles were equally gruesome and heartbreaking, but these two battles’ geographic and chronological proximity geometrically increases their significance. Nearly five million men were committed as combatants in the two battles, which resulted in nearly two million causalities. The Battle of Verdun lasted from 21 February to 18 December 1916. The Battle of the Somme lasted from 1 July to 18 November 1916. The primary German commander at Verdun was Prussia’s Kronprinz Wilhelm, while Kronprinz Rupprecht of Bavaria was in command at the Somme. Both battles were bloodbaths, yet the war lasted another long two years after they had been fought.
Our offering is a wooden wall plaque that measures 7 ¾” x 7 ¾.” Carved into the plaque’s bottom in German Fraktur script is “Verdun 1916.” Mounted directly above that is a complete artillery driving band that measures 4 ¾” in diameter. A hanger is on the reverse.
This is a very touching and poignant reminder of the Great War. It is a wooden wall plaque bearing the legend “Verdun 1916.” The two WW I battles that most remind us of its ultimate futility are Verdun and the Somme. Many other battles were equally gruesome and heartbreaking, but these two battles’ geographic and chronological proximity geometrically increases their significance. Nearly five million men were committed as combatants in the two battles, which resulted in nearly two million causalities. The Battle of Verdun lasted from 21 February to 18 December 1916. The Battle of the Somme lasted from 1 July to 18 November 1916. The primary German commander at Verdun was Prussia’s Kronprinz Wilhelm, while Kronprinz Rupprecht of Bavaria was in command at the Somme. Both battles were bloodbaths, yet the war lasted another long two years after they had been fought.
Our offering is a wooden wall plaque that measures 7 ¾” x 7 ¾.” Carved into the plaque’s bottom in German Fraktur script is “Verdun 1916.” Mounted directly above that is a complete artillery driving band that measures 4 ¾” in diameter. A hanger is on the reverse.
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$995.00
This is an interestingzeppelin-related footlocker. The foot locker is quite stout and well made. Its overall exterior dimensions are 32″ x 17″ x 18.” The foot locker is not square. Instead, it sports an arched top. Two leather straps appear on the side. In addition, it has decorative bars that measure 18 ½” x 2.”…
This is an interestingzeppelin-related footlocker. The foot locker is quite stout and well made. Its overall exterior dimensions are 32″ x 17″ x 18.” The foot locker is not square. Instead, it sports an arched top. Two leather straps appear on the side. In addition, it has decorative bars that measure 18 ½” x 2.” Four decorative buttons appear on each bar. Three are on the top, two are on each side, and on the back. One lock is present in the center that was secured by a key, which is NOT present. Flanking it are two more locks that have NOT ever had keys. They are only manually locked down to help secure the locker’s top.
The locker’s top sports a zeppelin’s profile, measuring 7″ x 1,” etched into its surface. Upon opening the locker, we reveal a total of thirteen original photographs & postcards inside its lid. These tie-in quite well with the zeppelinmotif. A removable partition/tray that measures 30 ½ x 16″ also is revealed when the locker is opened. The pullout tray features six dividers on both the top and bottom. Each of the six divided trays measures 11 3/4″ x 4 ½.” If you imagine a letter divider’s appearance, this is quite similar, although on a larger scale. The tray can be removed. An identical tray is at the bottom. I do not understand why the upper tray is double-sided.
The foot locker is quite sturdy and well built, which also means it is quite HEAVY. [This item will require special shipping and handling. Contact us directly by phone to receive an accurate shipping quote for your location].
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$2,150.00
Massive, truly magnificent, artistically hand carved wooden Hapsburg Eagle. It has been years since we have offered a sophisticated example of German Imperial Period woodcarving. Without a doubt, this is one of the finest we have ever offered. During the Imperial Period, most of Europe’s finest hand woodcarving came from Germany and Austria. [The tradition is still practiced today primarily in Southern Germany (the Black Forest and Bavaria) and Northern Austria (the Tyrol)]. I cannot say with certainty whether our example originated in Austria or Germany, although it was done to commemorate Austria’s Hapsburg Empire. I date this fine example from 1875 up through 1918, when the Great War’s end resulted in the demise of Germany and Austria’s empires….
AUSTRIA – FRAME – HAND CARVED WOOD – HAPSBURG EAGLE
Massive, truly magnificent, artistically hand carved wooden Hapsburg Eagle. It has been years since we have offered a sophisticated example of German Imperial Period woodcarving. Without a doubt, this is one of the finest we have ever offered. During the Imperial Period, most of Europe’s finest hand woodcarving came from Germany and Austria. [The tradition is still practiced today primarily in Southern Germany (the Black Forest and Bavaria) and Northern Austria (the Tyrol)]. I cannot say with certainty whether our example originated in Austria or Germany, although it was done to commemorate Austria’s Hapsburg Empire. I date this fine example from 1875 up through 1918, when the Great War’s end resulted in the demise of Germany and Austria’s empires.
The stunning Eagle measures 2″ x 21″ x 26,” and weighs a whopping 8 lbs. 4 oz. The carving is quite intricate, with exquisite detailing to its various feathers. The top crown has movement in it forwards and backwards, almost as though it is articulated. In the center of the Eagle’s chest is a glass-covered frame that measures 4 ½” x 6″ x 2,” and features a cabinet photograph of Kaiser Franz Josef of Austria with a reproduction signature.
The reverse features three metal rings that form its hanger system. A very old cord is strung between them that once served as the actual hanger so it could be hung on a wall. I have waited many years for a large and exceptional carving to come along. It would handsomely set off a large wall in your home. [Additional shipping will be required for this item due to its weight and size].
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