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LARGE BALTIC AMBER MASS SPECIMEN
LARGE BALTIC AMBER MASS SPECIMEN Baltic Sea region, overall honey toned, with insect inclusions and internal fractal hairlines, approx. 6.6"l x 2"dia
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IMPORTANT WAR OF 1812 [BALTIC]
IMPORTANT WAR OF 1812 [BALTIC] AND CREW REMEMBRANCEearly 19th century, "Written Remembrance of the [Baltic] and Her Crew", executed by William H. Warner for James Merithero on board the ship [Baltic], in fraktur script with blue watercolor accents, eagle bearing "We Are One" at top center nestled among field of stars and flanked by sun and moon, other illustrations of sailing ships and American flags present throughout, written record of officers and crew, family births and deaths, starboard and port ("larboard") watch, several stanzas of poetry or song including partial lyrics for Come Loose Every Sail to the Breeze , framed, laid down on card, sight 12-1/2 x 18-3/4 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, Fine American Furniture and Related Decorative Arts: The Collection of Mr. John B. Schorsch and Mrs. Marjorie H. Schorsch, May 1, 1981, sale 459Y2, lot 264; Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
Condition:
laid down on card, staining and toning throughout, light areas of foxing, rough edges commensurate with age, crease lines from folding with some losses at crease intersections, expected wear and losses at periphery, some ink bleed; vintage burlwood frame with wear commensurate with age
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A Correct Chart of the Baltick or
A Correct Chart of the Baltick or East Sea Seale Richard William. A Correct Chart of the Baltick or East Sea from ye Sound to Petersburg from the latest and best Observations for Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapins History in decorative title cartouche. 15 x 18.25 in. (380 x 470 cm plate size). Not colored. Large inset of The Harbour of Petersburg. Compass rose nearly centered on map with radiating rhumb lines. Includes coastlines of Sweden Finland Poland Russia. Possibly from the 3rd Edition (1743-1747) of Nicholas Tindal's translation of Rapin's History of England which included a continuation from the revolution to the accession of George II. Condition: Expected condition issues including splits minor spotting. Folds as issued. Surface soil.
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UNNAMED BALTIC MEDAL Condition NGVF
UNNAMED BALTIC MEDAL Condition NGVF
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ESTONIA, LATVIA AND LITHUANIA.
ESTONIA, LATVIA AND LITHUANIA. ORDERS AND MEDALS Estonia. Eesti Teenetemärgid / Estonian Orders and Decorations by Hannes Walter, Tallinn, 1998, hardback, Estonian language text with English language captions, 396 pages, 24 colour plates, illustrated throughout in black and white.
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THREE NATURAL BALTIC AMBER
THREE NATURAL BALTIC AMBER SPECIMENSEocene Period (44 million years old), all three stones containing natural specimens, insects & inclusions, one fitted with a suspension loop, the largest measuring 2 1/2" wide.
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Six Maritime Pictur
Six Maritime Pictur
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Eight Stevengraph woven silk
Eight Stevengraph woven silk postcards with images of ships; R.M.S. Celtic at Liverpool Landing Stage, Baltic, Empress of Britain, Teutonic, Transylvania, Merion, Lanfranc, and Greetings from Home. 3 1/2" x 5 1/4". Some minor discoloration throughout.
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ENGLISH PAINTED SEAMAN'S
ENGLISH PAINTED SEAMAN'S SIDEBOARDEnglish Painted Seaman's Sideboard , 20th c., backsplash inscribed "The Baltic Fleet" over bowefront case, top adorned with marine scene and doors with anchor cartouche and "RN" monogram , h. 44 in., w. 54 in., d. 24 in
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A single row of graduated Baltic
A single row of graduated Baltic amber beads of butterscotch colour, approximately 99.5gm
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Carr (John) A Northern Summer or
Carr (John) A Northern Summer or Travels Round the Baltic…, 1805. 4to., cont. half calf gilt (upper joint cracked). 11 plates, aquatints in sepia (double page plate of St. Petersburg with small tear at lower centrefold)
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UNMOUNTED PIECE POLISHED BALTIC
UNMOUNTED PIECE POLISHED BALTIC AMBER. With foliate inclusions - 3 1/2 in. x 3 in.
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Flow blue: four ''Baltic'' W.H.
Flow blue: four ''Baltic'' W.H. Grindley gilt rim plates 9 3/4'' dia.; six Baltic flat rim soup bowls; and two dishes some scratches and craquelure.
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A large Soviet Russian
A large Soviet Russian embroidered propaganda banner together with two naval flags.
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BALTIC AMBER CARVED HEADLarge
BALTIC AMBER CARVED HEADLarge carved amber head in the style of a greek god, on metal and stone stand. Initial signed on back. Measures 6" high on stand. Fluoresces under blacklight. Excellent condition with no visible damage. 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.
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An Estonian Independence medal
An Estonian Independence medal for the fight against the Bolsheviks in 1918-1920 and a Russian Civil War Don Cossack regiment 1919 medal.
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Nathanial Currier /Publishers "U.S.
Nathanial Currier /Publishers "U.S. Mail Steamship Baltic" 1850 large folio lithograph published by N. Currier 153 Nassau St. New York sight 16 in. x 22 1/2 in. attractively matted and framed.
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* A Russian Cabinet Plate decorated
* A Russian Cabinet Plate decorated with two girls in a landscape on a cobalt and gilt decorated ground together with a Latvian example decorated with soldiers marching in winter. Diameter of first 9 3/8 inches.
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VIKTORIJA BULAVA MIXED MEDIA ON
VIKTORIJA BULAVA MIXED MEDIA ON CANVASOil painting, titled "Atlantida" on stretcher by Bulava (Latvian). Measures about 25-1/2" x 39-1/2", unframed. From Sarasota (Florida) estate contemporary art collection. Fine condition. No issues. This item will need to be shipped by a packing cany of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
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LITHUANIAN SOVIET SOCIALIST
LITHUANIAN SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLIC STATE EMBLEMMid 20th Century. The large oak roundel carved with a hammer and cycle centered by wheat sheaves and oak leaves, with a banner inscribed LTSR, with flanking text in Cyrillic, the whole with an excellent old pleasing walnut color patina. Diameter 25.5 in. Depth 1.5 in. (approx.)
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LATVIAN SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY) 21" x
LATVIAN SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY) 21" x 29" Sail Boats on the Water. Oil on canvas, signed illegibly lower right and verso, in gold molded frame, 33" x 39" x 3½" overall.
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THE GALE OFF THE COAST OF
THE GALE OFF THE COAST OF BALAKLAVA, LITHOGRAPH, 17-1/2 X 25 INCHESThe Gale Off the Coast of Balaklava, Lithograph, 17-1/2 x 25 inches
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1 vol. Johnston, Robert. Travels
1 vol. Johnston, Robert. Travels Through Part of The Russian Empire and The Country of Poland; along The Southern Shores of The Baltic. London: J.J. Stockdale, 1815. 4to, contemp. 1/4 morocco & marbled bds.; rebacked, orig. spine laid down, spine ends chipped, leather corners chipped, slightly scuffed & a little dusty, hinges reinforced. With 2 maps, 20 hand-colored plates, 1 plain plate of agricultural implements. Scattered light foxing. Lacking 1/2 title. Tooley
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GEORG BALTHASAR PROBST (GERMANY,
GEORG BALTHASAR PROBST (GERMANY, LATE 18TH CENTURY), SCENE OF THE GREENLAND WHALE FISHERY., HAND-COLORED ENGRAVING, 12.5" X 16.5" SIGHT. FRAMED 18" X 22".GEORG BALTHASAR PROBST, Germany, Late 18th Century, Scene of the Greenland whale fishery. Titled in French and Latin in lower border. Dimensions: Hand-colored engraving, 12.5" x 16.5" sight. Framed 18" x 22".
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THE GALE OFF THE COAST OF
THE GALE OFF THE COAST OF BALAKLAVA, LITHOGRAPH, 17-1/2 X 25 INCHESThe Gale Off the Coast of Balaklava, Lithograph,, Dimensions: Frame: 17 1/2 x 25 in. (44.5 x 63.5 cm.)
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A quantity of Latvian children's
A quantity of Latvian children's grammar and other books including three volumes of Latvian Fairy Stories Nos. 2 5 &6 by Annas Brigader Redakcija 1923/4 and a Russian animal picture book c.1920.
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EUROPEAN SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY)
EUROPEAN SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY) PAINTINGWhaling Boat on Rough Seas. Signed Balay (?) Oil on Panel. Measuring 9.5 by 11 in., in a period gilt frame 15 by 16 in.
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EUROPEAN SCHOOL: VIEW FROM THE
EUROPEAN SCHOOL: VIEW FROM THE BOSPHOROUS Watercolor and mixed media on paper 7 1/2 x 15in. unsigned.
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A white metal ink stand designed as
A white metal ink stand designed as a sailor sitting on rocks possibly Russian approx. 28 cm wide.
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EUGENIUSZ DZIERZENCKI (POLISH,
EUGENIUSZ DZIERZENCKI (POLISH, 1904-1990), FISHERMEN ALONG THE BALTIC SEA Oil on canvas, signed at lower right, presented in a period frame.
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SLAVIC SCHOOL: BOATS IN HARBOR
SLAVIC SCHOOL: BOATS IN HARBOR Oil on panel bearing signature lower right. 10 x 17 5/8 in. 17 1/4 x 25 1/8 in. (frame).
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Pitaloosie Saila (1942-2021),
Pitaloosie Saila (1942-2021), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) BIRD SPIRIT AT SEA, 1984 signed, titled, dated and numbered 29/50; unframed 24.5 x 36 in — 62.2 x 91.4 cm
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[Steamships] Assortment of
[Steamships] Assortment of printed ephemera relating to transatlantic shipping from Baltimore late 19th/early 20th century including: Norddeutscher LLoyd Bremen Baltimore mail line etc. Estimate $ 100-200
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THREE SCANDINAVIAN STAVED
THREE SCANDINAVIAN STAVED VESSELS, 19TH C.Three Scandinavian staved vessels, 19th c.
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ARBIT BLATAS (LITHUANIA/NEW
ARBIT BLATAS (LITHUANIA/NEW YORK/FRANCE, 1909-1999), A SABBATH GATHERING Oil on canvas, signed lower left, presented in a carved giltwood frame with linen liner and gilt fillet.
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French map of the Atlantic Ocean by
French map of the Atlantic Ocean by Bellin c.1760 framed and matted. As found. 13"x20"