SWISS WOOD CARVED LION OF LUCERNSWISS WOOD CARVED LION OF LUCERN 19th century, appears unsigned, handcarved pine, depicting a model after the original rock relief Lion Monument located in Lucerne designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and sculpted by in 1820-1821 by Lukas Ahorn, commemorating the 1792 massacre of the Swiss Guards during the French Revolution. Latin "Vetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti" ("To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss") carved inscription to anterior base.
SWISS LION OF LUCERNE MONUMENTSWISS LION OF LUCERNE MONUMENT CARVED WOOD PANEL Switzerland,C. 1900Relief carving after the Lion of Lucerne rock relief by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844).
1 piece. Etching. Piranesi, Giovanni1 piece. Etching. Piranesi, Giovanni Battista. [Vasi, etc.] "Lucerne antiche di Bronzo..." [Various lamps of bronze]. [Rome], [1778]. 15 x 20 3/4 inches (380 x 530 mm), full margins. Strong impression on heavy laid paper. Generally clean. Old ink number in upper right corner. Wilton-Ely 898; Taschen.
PENNSYLVANIA JACQUARD COVERLETPennsylvaniaPENNSYLVANIA JACQUARD COVERLETPennsylvania Jacquard patterned coverlet , inscribed Made by J. Lutz, E. Hempfield Township for Mary Burkhart 1851 , with unusual swag and " lollipop" border, 92" x 80".
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Condition:
Overall good condition.
Circa 1930s marked on face ''GubelinCirca 1930s marked on face ''Gubelin / Lucerne'' and further marked to rear on plate ''Gubelin / Lucerne / 8 Hours'' the shaped black stone base mounted with a silvered bronze cat and a clock with turquoise guilloche dial beveled glass aperture and screw-on chrome plate with winding mechanism in a hexagonal case on turquoise ball feet overall. 6.75'' H x 9.5'' W x 4.5'' D.
GRAND TOUR BRONZE "LION OF LUCERNE"GRAND TOUR BRONZE "LION OF LUCERNE" MEMORIAL STATUE The Lion Monument, or the Lion of Lucerne, (German: Löwendenkmal) is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844), and hewn in 1820-21 by Lukas Ahorn (1789-1856). It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris.
This large high-quality heavy patinated bronze was probably manufactured for wealthy Americans, is marked verso "Rev Susse Frs. Ed-is, Paris", with the inscription on the front as the original reading "Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti MDCCXCII". 9 1/2" x 20" x 6"".
A Swiss hallmarked 18 carat goldA Swiss hallmarked 18 carat gold pocket watch by Lusina.
SWITZERLAND, 5 FRANCS, INCLUDING,SWITZERLAND, 5 FRANCS, INCLUDING, LUCERNE SHOOTING FESTIVAL 1939 (KM S20) (2); 1936 (KM 41) (3); 1939 (KM 43); 1941 (KM 44),
Colorful Lancaster Co. PennsylvaniaColorful Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania Mennonite quilt in the Triple Chain pattern. 84''x87''
LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JACQUARDLUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JACQUARD COVERLETLuzerne County, Pennsylvania Jacquard coverlet, inscribed Made by Samuel Dornbach Sugarloaf Luzerne Co. for ____ Penn. 1845 , with bird border, 84" x 92".
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Condition:
Sporadic thin spots, minor stains.
LADIES VINTAGE WRISTWATCH 18K YellowLADIES VINTAGE WRISTWATCH 18K Yellow Gold Gubelin Lucerne wristwatch, with rectangular head and lavendar lizard band. 17 jewel movement. Observed running. Head measures 1/2" wide x 1" high. 7 1/4" length.
(6) COLLECTION OF TABLE ITEMS,(6) COLLECTION OF TABLE ITEMS, LION OF LUCERNE(lot of 6) Collection of table items, including: (1) carved wood sculpture of the Lion of Lucerne, after Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish, 1770-1844), inscribed "Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti" (to the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss); (1) gilt metal letter opener, depicting Joan of Arcadia holding sword, approx 10"l, 3"w; (1) parcel gilt and patinated metal figure, Our Lady of Lourdes, on Gothic style architectural base; (1) small carved wood female bust, approx 2.5"h, 1.75"w; (1) miniature carved wood guitar, with mother of pearl inlay, retaining gilt embossed box; (1) spherical-form gilt metal inkwell, foliate embossed with applied cabochons, hinged lid opening to removable clear glass well, rising on bun feet, lacking several cabochons, one foot replaced; 2lbs total
SWITZERLAND, ZURICH, HALF THALER,SWITZERLAND, ZURICH, HALF THALER, 1726, STANDING LION HOLDING SWORD LEFT, REV., CITY VIEW (KM 146), MOUNTED AS PIN BROOCH,,
FRENCH LIMOGE PATTERN PORCELAINFRENCH LIMOGE PATTERN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE FRENCH LIMOGE PATTERN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE WITH BASKET WEAVE BORDERS AND MULTIFLORAL PAINTED VIGNETTES MARKED ON REVERSE WITH CROWN UNDERGLAZE MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA
EARLY 20TH CENTURY LAKE LUCERNEEARLY 20TH CENTURY LAKE LUCERNE SWITZERLANDPencil drawing on paper of Vierwaldstättersee or Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Unknown German artist, dated 5/9/1907 at bottom right. Image size measures 8" x 5 1/4", framed to 12 1/2" x 9 3/4". Excellent condition, slight buckling at top edge. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania MennoniteLancaster Co. Pennsylvania Mennonite quilt c.1910 variation of an oak leaf pattern. 78''x80''
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (ItalianGiovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian 1720-1778) two engravings of lighting fixtures "Le Lucerne" and "Lucerna antica di Bronzo" each inscribed in plate "Cav. Pirane F." lower right each sheet 19 in. x 25 in. framed alike.
BERNARDAUD LIMOGES VERLAINE PATTERNBERNARDAUD LIMOGES VERLAINE PATTERN 87-PIECE DINNER SERVICEBernardaud Limoges Verlaine Pattern 87-Piece Dinner Service
A Copeland part dinner and coffeeA Copeland part dinner and coffee service, Luneville pattern, comprising of two circular tureens, a cover, two lozenge pie dishes, square bowl, two platters, sauce boat, twenty-one dinner plates, ten starter plates, seven dessert plates, eight side plates in two sizes, eleven dessert bowls, salt & pepper, butter boat, two teapots and covers, milk jug, breakfast cup, three saucers, five coffee cups and saucers and a French Luneville part service of the same design to include three salad crescents
A Swiss eight day strut clock withA Swiss eight day strut clock with hand painted landscape on ivory measuring approx. 18 x 18 cm c. 1920.
Two Piranesi etchings (GiovanniTwo Piranesi etchings (Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian, 1720-1778), ancient lighting devices, "LeLucerne…" and "Lucerna antica di Bronzo", one signed in plate lower right "Cav. Piranesi F.", etchings on laid paper, plates 15-1/4 x 20-7/8 in., pages 20-7/8 x 29-7/8 in.; black painted frames. Water stain left edge and corner, handling grime, light foxing; frames with abrasions.
A SWISS SILVER PRESENTATION CUP,A SWISS SILVER PRESENTATION CUP, SCHüTZENFEST LUZERN .800 silver, with unidentified maker's mark, the foot bearing a ribbon reading "Luzern 1901 Eidg Schützenfest," the narrow stem raising the bowl reads "Ernst u. Spiel Sicher das Ziel" (seriously and safely play the goal), the bowl features an applied band of shooting vignettes in low relief, parcel gilt.
A Clarice Cliff Applique LucerneA Clarice Cliff Applique Lucerne Chippendale jardinire 1930-31 1930-31printed and painted marksheight 8 1/4in (21cm); diameter 9 1/2in (24.2cm)
A Swiss Silver Compact With GoldA Swiss Silver Compact With Gold Detailing Of square form, patterned on each side. Interior fitted with a mirror. Measures approx. 2-1/2"L x 3"W.
Pennsylvania Lily pattern quiltPennsylvania Lily pattern quilt from Chambersburg, 85"l x 85"w
International Festival of Music,International Festival of Music, Lucerne Poster. Lithograph. Signed ERNI In the lithograph. 1952.
Dimensions: H: 39 inches: W: 27 inches ---
Condition: Not Framed. Some edge wear and creases. Losses to edges
(LOT OF 147) A LARGE LUNEVILLE(LOT OF 147) A LARGE LUNEVILLE FAIENCE DINNER SERVICE IN THE OLD STRASBOURG PATTERN (lot of 147) A large Luneville faience dinner service in the Old Strasbourg pattern, mostly Keller & Guerin, last quarter 19th century, consisting of (136) plates, diameters between, 8.75" and 10.25"; (5) platters, greatest 17.25"l; (3) serving bowls; sauce tureen with attached undertray; covered sugar and pitcher. Provenance: Property from the estate of Patricia Moffat Pope, San Francisco, CA, Mrs. Pope was born May 12,1927, to parents William H. Moffat and May Martin Moffat in Reno, Nev. She grew up, a cattleman's daughter, loving the ranches and riding horses. She married George A. Pope Jr. in 1959 and together they built a Thoroughbred horse racing empire that included 27 stakes winners in the United States and in Europe. Among the many races that they won include the 1962 Kentucky Derby
Otto Landolt (Swiss, 1889-1951),Otto Landolt (Swiss, 1889-1951), "Lucerne: Suisse" travel poster; signed in the print; Fretz Freres S.A. Zurich. Pressed seams, and two 1"-2" tears in borders. Linen backed.
Framed and matted Continental watercolorFramed and matted Continental watercolor on paper of Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, signed lower left, "ATF," sight 7"h x 9 2/4"w
ROYAL COPENHAGAN. Large ServiceROYAL COPENHAGAN. Large Service of Pattern 1235. From a Larchmont estate.
A Single Fortuny Printed CottonA Single Fortuny Printed Cotton Lucrezia Pattern Roman Shade
20TH CENTURY
yellow on ivory ground.
Height 102 x width 120 inches.
PENNSYLVANIA JACQUARD COVERLETPennsylvaniaPENNSYLVANIA JACQUARD COVERLETPennsylvania Jacquard coverlet , inscribed Made by C. Yordy, Lampeter Square for Eliza Barr 1839 , with unusual border pattern of monkeys with squirrels, deer, and men with rabbits, 92" x 90". Provenance: Marie Miller, Dorset, Vermont.
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Condition:
Overall good condition
Swiss Silver Shaped Circular Plate,Swiss Silver Shaped Circular Plate, Louis Mugnier, c.1896 with armorial appliqué inscribed 'GRAND TIR DE L'EXPOSITION NATIONALE GENEVE 1896' diameter 11 in — 28 cm
LADIES' P. BAURER LUCERNE SWISSLADIES' P. BAURER LUCERNE SWISS GOLD, VERMEIL ON STERLING SILVER AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL LAPEL WATCH 2 ?" x 1 ¼" Fine blush guilloche enamel ladies' lapel mechanical watch, decorated with gold, vermeil on sterling silver, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, gold hour and minute hands, signed "P. Baurer Luzern Swiss Made; guilloche enamel bow with suspended clasp pin. Marked on the back.
FRENCH LIMOGES FOIL FLORAL PATTERNFrenchFRENCH LIMOGES FOIL FLORAL PATTERNFrench Limoges Foil floral pattern
AFTER BERTEL THORVALDSEN (1770-1844)AFTER BERTEL THORVALDSEN (1770-1844) AND LUKAS AHORNAFTER BERTEL THORVALDSEN (1770-1844) AND LUKAS AHORN
The Lion of Lucerne , mid-19th century
carved wood
overall height: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.), dimensions of base: 30 x 8 cm (11 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
base carved with dedication in Latin HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI [ To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss ]
CONDITION
The wooden sculpture appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall dust and grime visible to the naked eye. Minor wear and rubbing to the wooden corners, tail and haunches. No significant issues to report otherwise.
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