Kriegsmarine U-Boat Set
A Nazi German Kriegsmarine set which includes the following:
1. U-Boat officer or captain's wrist watch, signed in the back in the original box.
2. Nazi Naval dagger, seems to be 1st model, by Alcoso (Alexander Coppel) Solingen.
3. Plaque of U-Boat signed in the back Blohm & Voss Hamburg (A factory that made U-boats and other navy vessels, operational today as well).
A rare set to find all of these together and in this condition.
American Veterans of Foreign Wars Appreciation Plaque to Helen Morgan
American Veterans of Foreign Wars appreciation plaque to Helen Morgan, probably for her contribution to the US military during World War One judging from the figures on the sides of the inscription. On the left, two American artillery soldiers loading a cannon, on the right, two soldiers holding rifles going to battle.
The middle inscription reads:
Presented to
Helen Morgan
Bronx County Council
Vetrans of Foreign
Wars of US
As A Token
Of Our Esteem
March 17, 1934
Bronze on wood.
Dimensions:
24 cm x 26 cm / 9.44 inches x 10.23 inches
1.8 Kg / 3.96 lbs.
Samurai Katagiri Katsumoto By Mizuno Toshikata Framed Print
A Japanese woodblock print depicting samurai warrior Katagiri Katsumoto who served the Minamoto clan and was famous as one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake, personal bodyguards to Toyotomi Hideyoshi at the Battle of Shizugatake in 1583. The young samurai Kimura Shigenari stands beside him, looking up with a concerned expression as Katsumoto receives discomforting news that the mother of one of the shoguns that he is protecting has accused him of disloyalty and has made plans to have him killed due to the fall of the Toyotomi clan to the Tokugawa Ieyasu clan, loosing most of their territory. Shigenari is worried about what will happen after he leaves the shogun's castle which is seen in the background and is most likely identified as Osaka castle.
This woodblock print is one of a series of prints from the Foundations of Morality and Success series. With the inscriptions upper right. Stamped with a red seal lower right. Circa 1902. Matted and framed unlike many other prints.
This antique Japanese woodblock framed print of Samurai Katagiri Katsumoto By Mizuno Toshikata is in good condition for its age and is highly collectible by Japanese art and militaria collectors.
Dimensions:
Frame: 55.2cm x 43.8 cm /21.75 inches x 17.25 inches
Image: 35.5 cm x 22.8 cm / 14 x 9 inches
Bronze Antique Double Inkwell
Two Foundry Workers Bronze Plaque
Two foundry workers bronze plaque featuring two bare chested men pouring liquid metal, or other substance, into a cast.
The style seems German 1920's with art deco and art nouveau influences.
This antique bronze plaque is not signed.
Dimensions:
29 cm x 29 cm / 11.41 inches x 11.41 inches
5.25 Kg / 11.57 lbs.
Bronze Plaque of Liberation of Prague by Frantisek Bilek
The liberation of Prague is depicted here in this bronze plaque by Frantisek Bilek (1907-1985). The liberation started as a Czechoslovak uprising against the occupying Nazi German regime between the 5th to 9th of May 1945 and later joined by the Soviet Red Army. The plaque shows citizens and Russian soldiers fighting their way to Prague Castle which is visible in the horizon. The date of 5-9V 1945 is on the bottom right corner (V for the fifth month).
Dimensions
23 cm x 10 cm / 9 inches x 3.93 inches
Bronze Relief Plaque of Roman Soldiers and Women on Way to Ship Voyage
A heavy bronze relief plaque of Roman soldiers and women preparing for a ship voyage. This bronze plaque is relatively contemporary, probably from the 1920's. Very good casting as the details are all visible and sharp. A nice decorative Roman style bronze plaque that can add a sense of history to any surroundings. Unsigned and unmarked,
Dimensions
25.2 cm x 9.3 cm / 9.92 inches x 3.66 inches
German WW1 Procession of Artillery Soldiers Bronze Plaque By Ludwig Manzel
A special bronze relief plaque of a procession of German WW1 soldiers on horseback pulling an artillery carriage with other soldiers. The bronze work is excellent showing in high detail the soldiers, their rifles and helmets, the horses and in the background of what seems to be a bombed out town with houses with missing roofs and a damaged tree. The work is made by Karl Ludwig Manzel (1858-1936) and is signed by him L. Manzel on the lower right as well as K. Grabert. Chlg.I. on the width of the frame.
Dimensions
59.4 cm x 13.5 cm / 23.38 inches x 5.31 inches
2.44 Kg / 5.37 lbs
French Military Recognition Plaque To Mr. Benoit Barret
A French military recognition bronze plaque to Mr. Benoit Barret for his collaboration with the Central Sports Service Of the French Armed Forces, dated November 1957. The plaque is enclosed in the original wood box with inside satin material. The plaque is made by the famous Drago company in Paris, specializing in military insignias and related decorations since 1920.
Dimensions
17 cm x 9.5 cm / 6.7 inches x 3.74 inches
Weight: 1 Kg = 2.2 lbs.
Jim Beam Army Helmet & Boots 100 Months Old Decanter
Jim Beam Army helmet and boots decanter for 100 month old bourbon whiskey. The helmet is with a First To Battle insignia of the US Army 5th Artillery Group. The base has a sticker stating: "Don't let alcohol cut your tour of life short". Although many of these were made, to find one with the insignia and sticker on the base is rare, especially in the excellent overall condition of this piece.
Dimensions
11 cm x 20 cm/ 4.33 inches x 7.87 inches
Arab Water Seller With Clay Jug On His Back
The Carpet Seller Sculpture By Franz Bergmann of Austria
The carpet seller is one of a series of similar statues of middle eastern Arab figures from the start of the 20th century made in Austria by Franz Bergmann. The sculptures are made of cold-painted bronze with vibrant colors. This sculpture is of an Arab carpet seller presenting his carpet to a potential customer that might have been passing by him in the busy bazar market.
Dimensions (Height x Length x Width)
18 cm X 16.5 cm X 14 cm
7" X 6.5" X 5.5"