Victorian Two Branch Bronze Candelabra
Hopi Tribe Native American Indian Bronze Medallion By J.H. Bond
A bronze medallion depicting a Hopi tribe women coming out of a corn husk with a buffalo to the right and an American bold eagle to the left. The Hopi woman is naked with the tribe's distinctive hair style, holding a snake in her right hand and a smoking pipe in her left hand.
The medallion is signed by J.H. Bond and marked in the back 20/2500 copies.
The medallion is 12.5 cm (4.92 inches) in diameter.
British Tottenham Metropolitan Police War Reserve Set
British Light Infantry Gunpowder Horn
An antique British light infantry gunpowder horn made of ox or cow. It is estimated to be from the 18th century, all seem to be original.
There are initial T.P. carved or branded into the horn. Original lid and cap on the ends of the horn.
The emblem is of the British light infantry regiment showing the ribbon and tassels connected to a gunpowder horn.
American Legion Auxiliary Macabbian Unit No. 32 Presentation Bell
American Legion Auxiliary Macabbian Unit No. 32 presentation bell made of brass.
The writing on the bell:
Presented to
Macabbian Unit No. 32
By
Helen Cooper Johnson
For highest numerical gain
In membership
1934-1935
The bottom of the bell is marked: Turner Brass Works, Sycamore IL.
Dimensions:
Height: 23 cm / 9 inches
Width: 15 cm / 6 inches
Weight: 2.913 Kg / 6.4 lbs.
Wild Heerbrugg NK2-136256 Geodetic Optic
Wild Heerbrugg Switzerland NK2 engineering survey level telescope with original stand and metal case. The Wild Heerbrugg NK2 optic was the mainstay of the (geodetic) land surveyor for many years. With its reversible level telescope it allowed compensation of measurement errors. The instrument is relatively heavy and very sturdy, in relatively good shape and seems to be operational.
Dimensions
Length: 23 cm / 9 inches
Width: 13 cm / 5.11 inches
Height: 20 cm / 7.87 inches
Weight: 4.4 Kg / 9.7 lbs
M49 Telescope OBS With Freeland Tripod
The M49 Spotting Scope, also known as the M49 Observation Telescope, is a multipurpose scope system used primarily for long range marksmanship, artillery and general observation purposes.
The M49 is a fixed 20-power telescope with an eyepiece focus. It has a field of view of 2 degrees and an exit pupil diameter of 0.108 inches. The M49 is an erect image instrument that is magnified by the lenses in the eyepiece.
The M49 does not have an adjustable sunshade; however, the front end of the body tube extends approximately three-quarters of an inch beyond the objective providing a permanent sunshade.
The telescope is focused by turning the knurled focusing sleeve.
The brass label on the M49 Telescope OBS reads:
Telescope OBS
M49
Stock Number: 7578445
Serial Number: 17804
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Additional Information
| Length | 14 ½ in |
| Power | 20x |
| Field of view | 2 degrees 12 minutes |
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P/N |
NSN |
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| M49 Observation Telescope |
7578445 |
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| M164 Carrying Case (scope) |
8270828 |
6650-00-871-2970 |
Greek Mythology Copper Plate – Vintage Copper plates
A cooper plate featuring the goddesses and gods of Greek mythology. Zeus is seen seated on his throne as king of the gods of Mount Olympus, god of the sky, thunder and lighting. Other gods that can be seen are pan playing his flute, Poseidon with his trident, Ares god of war wearing his helmet and armor and many others.
Probably German made in the early 20th century.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 52 cm (20.47 inches)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
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Saint Barbara Skoda Sculpture
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Saint Barbara was an early Christian martyr worshiped by mainly Catholics who face danger of sudden and violent death at work. She is the patron saint of artillery and explosives professions, armorers and gunsmiths, military engineers, miners and tunnelers. This statue of Saint Barbara features the main items associated with her story: the three windowed tower, a cannon and a branch.
This statue of Saint Barbara is one of two known to be made as a special commissioned work for the Czech Skoda company. Skoda started in 1859 as an arms manufacturing company, later a producer of bicycles, motorcycles, cars and trucks. During World War 2 and Nazi Germany's occupation of Czechoslovakia, the Skoda factory was under control of Reichswerke Hermann Göring and served as producers of artillery parts, aircraft, firearms and ammunition components. This statue is thought to be presented to the Nazi officers who controlled the company in 1942. The statue is said to be made of artillery grade metal.
The small plaque at the base reads: Skodawerke Pilsen, Kreigsjahr 1942.
It is in excellent condition.
Specifications:
Height (with base): 51 cm
Width (total): 16.5 cm
Width of base: 14 cm
Weight: 13.1 Kg
Gaulois By Adolphe Jean Lavergne – Bronze sculpture
Gaulois by Adolphe Jean Lavergne bronze sculpture of ancient Celtic warrior. This bronze sculpture of a Gaul warrior, features the Celtic fighter with his helmet, holding his sword in one hand and a leaf in another, axe hanging from his belt and a fur garment covering his groin. A beautiful depiction of this ancient French Celtic warrior by French sculptor Adolphe Jean Lavergne (1852-1901). This warrior might be a depiction of Vercingetorix (80 – 46 BC) the Gallic king and chieftain of the Arverni tribe who united the Gauls in a failed revolt against Roman forces during the last phase of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars. After surrendering to Caesar and spending almost six years in prison, he was executed in Rome.
Dimensions
Height: 49 cm
Width: 15 cm
Length: 15 cm
Weight: 6 Kg
Art Nouveau Bronze Bust on Stand by Amedeo Neri
A small art nouveau bronze bust of a woman on stand by sculptor Prof. Amedeo Neri and cast by Aktien-Ges. Vorm. H. Gladenbeck & Sohn signed 1902. The words "Aktien-Ges. Vorm. H. Gladenbeck & Sohn" translate as "Aktien Company, formerly H. Gladenbeck & Son." The company made monumental statues as well as smaller figures in bronze. The company was located in Berlin and operated from 1851 to 1926.
Dimensions:
Height: 24.5 cm / 9.64 inches
Base width: 5 cm / 1.96 inches
Menashe Kadishman Blue Sheep Plate
Menashe Kadishman ceramic plate of a sheep with mostly blue colors. Menashe Kadishman was one of Israel's most prolific artists creating in almost every medium and mostly known for drawing, painting and sculpting sheep which he was infatuated with ever since he was a shepherd on Kibbutz Ma'ayan Baruch in the early 1950's.
Dimensions: 30.5 cm / 12 inches in diameter
Very small chip on the back upper side. The plate has the artists signature on it (not hand painted).