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Hermes Holding an Anchor Sculpture By Hans Muller
Hermes holding an anchor sculpture made of spelter on a bronze base with commemorative plaque, artist Hans Muller signed and foundry marked K.K Kunst-Erzgiessereei, Wien. The sculpture is on a wood base. The sculpture is number 129, it is unknown out of how many.
Hermes, from Greek mythology the son of Zeus and Maia, considered the herald of the god, able to move quickly and freely between the worlds of the mortal and the divine aided by his winged sandals as can be seen in this sculpture.
Hermes is holding an anchor in one hand and on the other hand missing is the caduceus, staff is entwined by two serpents, sometimes surmounted by wings, symbolizing commerce and trade.
The plaque on the base reads: 1.9.1883 – 1.9.1907. This sculpture of Hermes by Hans Muller was probably given as a retirement gift to someone that worked 24 years in a shipyard or shipping company since Hermes was not associated with anything naval yet the anchor is part of the art work.
Dimensions
Height: 29 cm / 11.4 inches
Width: 8 cm / 3.1 inches
Weight: 1.1 Kg / 2.4 lbs.
Young Austro-Hungarian Soldier Bronze Sculpture
A young Austro-Hungarian soldier bronze sculpture. Beautiful details of the helmet, uniform and combat gear. On the base in the back is the writing in German: Das Schlachten Der Jugend (The slaughter of the youth), in honor of the millions of young soldiers who were killed during World War One.
Dimensions
Height: 28 cm / 11 inches
Width: 8 cm / 3.4 inches
Weight: 2.7 Kg / 6 lbs.
The Shepherd By Raphael Hubert Patinated Bronze Sculpture
The shepherd boy (Le berger in French) by Raphael Hubert, a dark brownish patinated bronze sculpture from around the 1920’s. The boy shepherd is looking into the distance at his sheep, wearing his hat and only a loin cloth, holding his shepherd’s staff. The staff is missing in many of these sculptures. The sculpture is on a very nice base. Marked “Hubert” on the side of the plinth.
Raphaël HUBERT was an artist born in France in 1884 and deceased c.1975.
Dimensions
Height: 35.5 cm / 13.9 inches
Width: 9 cm / 3.54 inches
Weight: 1.7 Kg / 3.74 lbs.
Original US Rare M1905/06 Experimental Patton Saber by Ames Sword Co.
Original US 1905/1906 experimental saber by Ames Sword Company in Massachusetts. The bird-head like grip allowed for a better grip especially while riding. A.S. Co., ordnance bomb and 1906 on one side of the ricasso and US on the other side. The grip is made of sharkskin with the wires wrapped around. A bit of damage on the bottom of the grip where a small piece of sharkskin has been taken off. The blade is in good condition with blemishes from age since this piece is more than 100 years old. The scabbard is probably made of pig skin and has shrunk over time exposing the wooden pieces constructing the scabbard. The fact that this sword comes with its scabbard is very rare.
Austrian Marine Naval Cutlass Sword Model 1858 by FS Jung
Austrian Marine Naval Cutlass Sword Model 1858 used mainly for marine naval warfare while boarding enemy ships. The cutlass is easy and smooth to wield with a very good balance, suited for fighting in close quarters. In Austria this cutlass sword was called “Entersabel” or “Bordsabel”. Up until 1858 the Austrian Navy used French captured cutlasses and in 1858 ordered its original design which remained in service till 1904. On ships it was used mostly as a working tool for general use thus the scabbards are missing on most pieces and are extremely rare.
The sword has a thick and forward heavy pipeback blade, a basket guard as for this kind of weapon. Produced by FS Jung with a mark of a cross surrounded by four smaller crosses. Dated 1858.
No scabbard.
Grips have damage but blade and the rest of the sword are in very good condition.
Measurements
76 cm / 30 inches
Royal Company of Archers Long Sword By Skinner & Co.
Rare Royal Company of Archers long sword from the 19th century carried by the Queen’s Body Guards for Scotland. Straight double edged blade, etched with floral decoration and marked Skinner & Co. Jermyn St. London. Ornate golden gilt cross guard decorated with floral design. Original scabbard with floral design fittings. This Royal Company of Archers long sword is in very good condition with minor blemishes as a result of its age.
Measurements
Total length with scabbard: 67.5 cm / 26.5 inches
Total length of sword: 64.5 cm / 25.3 inches
Spanish Hunting Spear Knife Made in Toledo
A beautiful and rare Spanish Mountain Hunting Knife (Cuchillo de Monteria) or dagger in very good condition WITH it’s elaborate scabbard, making it an even rarer find!
This Spanish hunting knife has a spearpoint, or leaf, shaped double edged blade and central spine. The blade has been etched, on both sides, with very intricate hunting scenes where a man with a rifle can be seen tracking and shooting game with his dog and bordered with foliage and arabesques decorations. The ricasso is marked FAB ca DE TOLEDO close to the S shaped steel crossguard. The handle is made of a slightly curved section of red deer antler. The scabbard is made of leather with silver fitting and also etched with intricate detailed decorations and of animals such as deer, hunting dogs and rabbits.
This is a beautiful and rare Spanish hunting knife dated to the mid 18th century that is very hard to find with its original scabbard.
Original Rare Spanish M1858 Artillery Bayonet Made in Toledo Dated 1864
Original and rare Spanish machete-bayonet for artilleryman and engineering soldier, model 1858, made in Toledo in 1864. This M1858 Spanish bayonet is in very good to excellent condition and is considered one of the rarest machete bayonets in the world. The hilt is made of brass and on the pommel a bomb with flames is clearly viewed. The blade is clean and shiny and in excellent condition for its age with small blemishes. The ricasso shows the year of manufacturing AÑO DE 1864 engraved on one side. On the other side FABRICA DE TOLEDO (made in Toledo). Serial number 1284 on the upper grip near the guard. Unique among Spanish bayonets, and perhaps unique in the world, this Spanish M1858 pattern featured a socket and locking ring mounted on the guard of the bayonet itself to fit the Berdan Artillery & Engineer Short Rifle M1858/67 (Carabina para Artilleria e Ingenieros Modelo 1867).
Measurements:
Full length: 57 cm.
Length of blade: 43.5 cm.
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