- A breech-loading military wall (rampart)
A breech-loading military wall (rampart) gun, P J Malherbe Liege, for the Russian imperial government, c1837, the 126cm cal. 20mm rifled barrel with brass sight, folding pivot pin, lidded chamber, lockplate stamped P J MALHERBE A LIEG* 1837, brass fittings and walnut stock Provenance: By descent in the Harcourt-Vernon family of Grove Hall, Retford, Nottinghamshire (demolished 1952) until acquired privately by the present vendor in 1953. A similar example by Malherbe also dated 1837 and captured during the Crimean War at the siege of the Bomarsund Fortress at its surrender in 1854, is in the collection of the Royal Armories (Object No XII. 4623) More Information Steel slightly pitted, apparently lacking back sight
- Crimean War. Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton
Crimean War. Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton (1820-1891) after Flag Lieutenant Cowper Phipps Coles, RN (1819-1870) and Captain Edward Augustus Inglefield, RN (1820-1894) - Attack upon the Sea Defences of Sevastopol by the Combined Fleets, Oct. 17th 1854; The Anglo-French Squadron Attacking the Russian Forts at the Mouth of the Dnieper, Oct. 17th, 1855, a pair, London: Published by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi, May 15th, 1855, & March 16th, 1856, chromolithographs, 42 x 82cm, Parker Gallery labels to verso, (2) More Information Good condition. Frames with slightly worn losses.
- TWO CARVED SNUFF BOXES, 19TH C.Two carved
TWO CARVED SNUFF BOXES, 19TH C.Two carved snuff boxes, 19th c. , one burlwood inscribed Mis-fortunes never come alone with a gentleman with peg leg, missing an arm, and a patch over one eye, the verso inscribed Crimea 1855 G. Banbury Royal Regt , 3 3/4" l., and a scrimshaw horn example with birds and a compass star, 3 1/2" l. Provenance: A Pennsylvania collection.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- [HISTORY & LITERATURE]. A group of 4
[HISTORY & LITERATURE]. A group of 4 leather-bound works in 37 volumes relating to history and literature, comprising:
CREIGHTON, M. History of the Papacy. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1882. 5 volumes, octavo. Contemporary tan armorial calf gilt, red and green lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled.
WARD, Mrs. Humphrey. Works. Boston, New York, and Cambridge: Houghton Mifflin Company, the Riverside Press, 1912. 16 volumes, octavo. Frontispieces. Contemporary half brown morocco gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut.
KINGLAKE, Alexander William. The Invasion of the Crimea. Edinburgh & London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1858. 6 volumes, octavo. Contemporary brown calf gilt, green and brown morocco lettering-pieces gilt, edges marbled. Provenance: 1 1/4 pp. contemporary manuscript annotations relating to the history of the invasion bound in; 4pp. pamphlet, "Society for the Propagation of the Gospel" bound in.
SPOFFORD, A. R. The Library of Historic Characters and Famous Events. Philadelphia: William Finley & Co., 1894. 10 volumes, octavo. Frontispieces and plates. 20th-century half tan morocco gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut. The "Standard Edition."
- A breech-loading military wall (rampart)
A breech-loading military wall (rampart) gun, P J Malherbe Liege, for the Russian imperial government, c1837, the 126cm cal. 20mm rifled barrel with brass sight, folding pivot pin, lidded chamber, lockplate stamped P J MALHERBE A LIEG* 1837, brass fittings and walnut stock Provenance: By descent in the Harcourt-Vernon family of Grove Hall, Retford, Nottinghamshire (demolished 1952) until acquired privately by the present vendor in 1953. A similar example by Malherbe also dated 1837 and captured during the Crimean War at the siege of the Bomarsund Fortress at its surrender in 1854, is in the collection of the Royal Armories (Object No XII. 4623) More Information Steel slightly pitted, apparently lacking back sight
- MMA GOLD PLATE SCYTHIAN HORSEMEN TORQUE
MMA GOLD PLATE SCYTHIAN HORSEMEN TORQUE NECKLACE Metropolitan Museum of Art Scythian Horsemen torque necklace, copper and brass electroplated with 24K gold, the finials depicting Scythians on horseback, marked "MMA 1977," with label "Scythian Horsemen Torque / Crimea, near Kerch, IV century B.C.", housed in trademarked box. 14.75" inner circumference.
- IVAN GODLEVSKY "PASSAJE CRIMEA" OIL
IVAN GODLEVSKY "PASSAJE CRIMEA" OIL ON CANVAS Ivan Godlevsky (Russian, 1908-1998) "Passaje Crimea," oil on canvas, depicting seaside town landscape rendered in a post-impressionist or fauvist manner, bearing Ansorena Galeria de Arte (Madrid) label on canvas reverse, housed in a Heydenryk frame with framer's label on reverse. Image: 18.5" H x 25" W; frame: 27.25" H x 34.25" W x 1.5" D. Areas of minor craquelure.
- MILITARIA. ENGLISH WAR MEDALS AND GOLD
MILITARIA. ENGLISH WAR MEDALS AND GOLD BULLION Grouping. Including A gold plated WWI Campaign Victory Medal; a British WWI silver over bronze War Medal (Campaign Medal); a British WWII silver tone The Defense Medal; a British WWII silver tone War Medal 1939-1945 (campaign medal of the British Commonwealth); a British WWII 1939–1945 Star (campaign medal for British and Commonwealth forces); a 1912 (London struck) English King George V gold sovereign struck in 0.9167 gold with a total approx. mintage of 30,317,921 for this mint/year; an 1892 3P G. Britain silver coin; and an 1883 3P G. Britain silver coin. Accompanied by an 1855 S. Alock & Co. Hill Pottery Burslem Royal Patriotic Fund Crimean War jug with gilt/orange embellishments throughout and central black transfers depicting a battle scene and a mourning wife with children; a cased pair of English silver weighted knife rests with carved mother of pearl wings reminiscent of the RAF (Royal Air Force) with a Sheffield city mark, maker's mark of James Dixon & Sons Ltd, and a date stamp of 1906; a RAF gold tone tunic button, a drilled Cull 1866 1d G. Britain pre-decimal penny coin; a 1967 1d G. Britain pre-decimal penny coin; 1895 qua G. Britain Old head Farthing (quarter of a penny).Total approx. weight of the gold gold sovereign is 7.98 grams. From a White Plains, NY estate. Dimensions: jug measures approx. 8" in height. Condition: Items exhibit wear consistent with age. All coins are circulated.
- ENGLISH LUSTREWARE COMMEMORATIVE 'CRIMEAN
ENGLISH LUSTREWARE COMMEMORATIVE 'CRIMEAN WAR' BOWL11 1/2 in. diam.
Condition
Wear, some losses to the luster and crazing to the surface. There are four short hairline cracks at rim. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- ENGLISH LUSTREWARE COMMEMORATIVE 'CRIMEAN
ENGLISH LUSTREWARE COMMEMORATIVE 'CRIMEAN WAR' BOWL11 1/2 in. diam.
Condition
Wear, some losses to the luster and crazing to the surface. There are four short hairline cracks at rim. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- A CRIMEAN WAR LANCER'S PISTOL 1842 Pattern,
A CRIMEAN WAR LANCER'S PISTOL 1842 Pattern, proof stamped 1850 with proof marks to the barrel. It can be dry fired and is tight at full and half cock. No lancers markings but exactly the type that was used by them in the Crimean War during 1856, 39cm long; the wood is in good condition overall
- A CRIMEAN WAR FRENCH OFFICER'S PISTOL
A CRIMEAN WAR FRENCH OFFICER'S PISTOL the brass butt plate and trigger guard with a brass ring on the barrel, the barrel is proof stamped 17.6 AN T D MTX 1822 – M1856. The lock plate is stamped NEC Impal De Mutzig. The wooden handle has ‘446’ stamped into it. The lock is tight at full and half and can be dry fired. 35.5cm long The wood is in good condition and shows signs of normal wear; good overall condition and an attractive example
- CRIMEA MEDAL TO CHAS BEAN COLDSTREAM
CRIMEA MEDAL TO CHAS BEAN COLDSTREAM GUARDS renamed and unofficially engraved 4235 Pte Chas Bean Coldm Guards Condition VF
- WATERCOLOUR, QUéBEC CITADEL, DATED
WATERCOLOUR, QUéBEC CITADEL, DATED 1848In the manner of William James Colville, a watercolour on card, “Québec Citadel, 1848”, monogrammed bottom right “WJC”. Colville was a British officer of the Rifle Brigade posted to Québec City 1846-1850 (see Christie's (Canada) Catalogue March 26th1970, Lot No.1). Colville would have been a Lieutenant at this time. He rose to Major by 1855 serving in the Crimean Campaign. Provenance: Ex: Esmond Butler Collection (1922-1989). 9.75" x 7".
- PAINTING, VASILIY A. PETUKHOV Vasiliy
PAINTING, VASILIY A. PETUKHOV Vasiliy A. Petukhov (Russian, 1914-1980), "The Wharf, Crimea," 1972, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 14"h x 23"w, overall (with frame): 29.75"h x 20.5"w
- Ivan Godlevsky 1908–1998. Mountains
Ivan Godlevsky 1908–1998. Mountains In Crimea (Street). oil on paper board. 23½ h × 31¼ w in. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Signed to lower left ‘Godlevski’. Signed and titled to verso ‘Mountains in Crimea (Street) Ivan Godlevski’.
- FRAMED COLOR SERIGRAPH, BOUQUET IN THE
FRAMED COLOR SERIGRAPH, BOUQUET IN THE DARK, BY ALEXAND...Limited edition serigraph in color on wove Arches paper.
Presented in a black frame with matte and border. Signed and numbered by Alexander Wissotzky, the artistic pen name jointly used by Crimean-born husband and wife Alexander Galtchansky (1959-2008) and Tanya Wissotzky (1959-2006), who collaborated together. Private collection. Certificate of Authenticity.
Artist: Alexander Wissotzky
Issued: c. 1990
Dimensions: 21"H x 15"W (art)
Edition Number: 142 Edition Size: 380
Condition:
Good
- CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE HN3718.
CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE HN3718. - ROYAL DOULTON FIG...Prestige Figure Collection. Men of History series. Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854.
The Charge of the Light Brigade was a disastrous cavalry charge led by Lord Cardigan during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 during the Crimean War. Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Alan Maslankowski
Issued: 1995
Dimensions: 19"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Provenance: David Bearman Collection
- CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE HN3718 -
CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE HN3718 - ROYAL DOULTON FIGU...Part of the Prestige Collection Men of History series. Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854.
The Charge of the Light Brigade was a disastrous cavalry charge led by Lord Cardigan during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 during the Crimean War.
Artist: Alan Maslankowski
Issued: 1995
Dimensions: 19"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Reglued horse reins and flag detached from hand.
- BAIRSTOW POTTERY FIGURINE YALTA CONFERENCE
BAIRSTOW POTTERY FIGURINE YALTA CONFERENCE 1945 WWIILimited edition figurine depicting President Franklin D Roosevelt of the United States of America, Prime Minister Winston Churchill of the United Kingdom, And Premier Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union when they met at Yalta, Crimea in February 1945 to discuss the final defeat of Nazi Germany.
Bairstow Pottery Staffordshire backstamp.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 8" L x 5" W x 6.5" H
Edition Number: 4 of 5 Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Good.
- BAIRSTOW POTTERY FIGURINE YALTA CONFERENCE
BAIRSTOW POTTERY FIGURINE YALTA CONFERENCE 1945 WWIILimited edition figurine depicting President Franklin D Roosevelt of the United States of America, Prime Minister Winston Churchill of the United Kingdom, And Premier Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union when they met at Yalta, Crimea in February 1945 to discuss the final defeat of Nazi Germany.
Bairstow Pottery Staffordshire backstamp.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 8" L x 5" W x 6.5" H
Edition Number: 3 of 5 Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Good.
- (11PC) COLLECTION OF DECORATIONS ORDERS
(11PC) COLLECTION OF DECORATIONS ORDERS & MEDALSDESCRIPTION: A collection (11) of Decorations, Orders and Medals. Features:
(1) Italian Crimea War medal. (H: 5" x D: 1.5") Marked: "Crimea 1855-1856"
(1) Italian Red Cross Medal of Merit. (D: 1.5") Marked: "Benemerenti"
(1) Provisional Government of Venice. (1848) (H: 3.5" x D: 1.25")
(1) Un colpo di piccone vale medal. (1936) (H: 3" x D: 1.25")
(1) Italian Decoration Battle of Vicenza. (D: 1.5") Marked: "Benemerenti"
(1) Italian Air Force (Regia Aeronautica) pilot badge. (H: 1" x L: 2.5")
(1) Onora Cogli Studi La Patria Vassallo Giuseppe. (D: 1.75")
(1) Medaglia Dell Guerra Italy. (H: 4.5" x D: 1.25")
(1) Order of Merit of Savoy. (1988) (H: 4.75" x W: 2")
(2) Al Merito Del Lavoro. (1901) (H: 4.5" x L: 1.5")
CIRCA: 19-20th Cent.
ORIGIN: Italy
DIMENSIONS: See Above.
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- "THE INVASION OF THE CRIMEA" BY "A.W.
"THE INVASION OF THE CRIMEA" BY "A.W. KINGLAKE" FIFTH E..."The Invasion of the Crimea" its origin and an account of its progress down to the death of Lord Raglan by "A.W. Kinglake" fifth edition MDCCCLXXIV 1874 8 vols
Condition:
Very good condition
- ORDER OF THE BATH MEDAL AND CRIMEAN
ORDER OF THE BATH MEDAL AND CRIMEAN WAR ARCHIVEArchive and medals related to the Crimean War service of General J. Scott Robertson of England. 1st item: Shadowbox frame containing 3 military decoration medals awarded by Queen Victoria to Gen. Robertson: The English Order of the Bath - a gold (likely 18K) and enamel cross with lions surrounding a center decorated with three crowns, a thistle and rose within a wreath, inscribed "Tria Juncta In Uno" and "Ich Dien," 1 3/4" x 2 1/8"; an 1854 Regina Victoria Medal, and a 1854 La Crimea medal, each approx. 1 1/4" diameter. 2nd item: Framed lithograph, DEPARTURE OF THE GRENADIER GUARDS FROM TRAFALGAR SQUARE, FEB. 22, 1854, ON THEIR ROUTE TO THE EAST by J. Kunzley and D.J. Pound, 11" x 14" framed. 3rd item: Framed lithograph, THE SIEGE OF SEBASTOPOL, 1855, published by Harry Bill, with card and handwritten labels affixed to mat. Card reads "With Best Wishes from Sir Julian Pauncefote, H.B.M. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary", while handwritten labels read "Julian Paunceofote British Legation Washington DC' and "Thos. Mosley Late 17th Lancers one of the "600" Light Brigade Battalion Oct. 25, 1854." 17" x 20 1/2" framed. 4th and 5th items: two 10" x 7" sepia toned prints of General J. Scott Robertson and his wife, Emily Hutton Robertson, who "accompanied Florence Nightingale to nurse the wounded during the Crimean war", 17" x 13" and 18" x 15" framed. 6th item: Framed Statement of Services of Commissary-General J. Scott Robertson, along with framed 3 3/4" x 6" British flag. Glass on both sides of frame and informational packet attached on back. 16" x 20" overall. 7th item: American citizenship papers dated 1886 and 1896 for James Scott Robertson, renouncing his English citizenship for American citizenship. Note: General Robertson was Purveyor in Chief of the Crimean War. It is unclear if the Naturalization papers belonged to him or perhaps a son of the same name. Provenance: the estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Victoria Regina and La Crimea medals show oxidation; Order of the Bath in excellent condition. Glass broken on Siege of Sebastopol print, light toning and creasing to print, tears at top appear to have been repaired. Some folds at tear lines to naturalization papers.
- G. CRUIKSHANK, "IMPERIAL PIETY", ETCHING
G. CRUIKSHANK, "IMPERIAL PIETY", ETCHING & DRAWING(Br. 1792 - 1878). Cruikshank's comment following the Battle of Sinop and subsequent massacre by Russian Imperial forces at the outset of the Crimean War, likely printed late 1853 or early 1854. Inscribed first proof and signed by Cruikshank in the plate, framed with a signed preparatory drawing for the same work; together with an autograph letter from the artist dated December 3, 1875 requesting a copy of W.M. Thackeray's articles on the artist's works published in the Westminster review. The larger frame size: 18" high, 24 3/4" wide. Toning to both, some creasing and staining to letter, staining to etching. Neither examined out of frame. Property from the Estates of Eve & Peter Mancino, Bridgewater, CT.
Condition:
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- A GROUP OF FIFTY-THREE ANTIQUE HISTORY
A GROUP OF FIFTY-THREE ANTIQUE HISTORY BOOK TITLES, NAP...A GROUP OF FIFTY-THREE ANTIQUE HISTORY BOOK TITLES, NAPOLEONIC, SCIENCE AND ENGLISH INTEREST, 1751-1902, comprising, "History of England," a set of twelve vols., Froude, London, 1870; "Hudibras," Butler, London, 1809; "The Poetical Works of Collins Gray and Beattie," engraved for Dove's English Classics, Piccadilly, London, 1831; "The Life of Nelson," Southey, London, 1853; "Ovid's Metamorphoses," vol. II, printed for J and R Tonson and S. Draper in the Strand, London, 1751; "Conversations on Natural Philosophy in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained and Adapted to the Comprehension of Young Pupils," Blake, Boston, 1839; "Great Warriors: Nelson, Wellington, Napoleon," London and Edinburg, circa 1880; "Nelson and His Captains: Sketches of Famous Seamen," Fitchett, London and Bombay, "This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only," 1902; "The War in the Crimea," for The Hule Grammar School - Oldham, Hamley, London and Edinburg, 1896; "Maxwell's Life of Wellington" Vols. I-III, Maxwell, London, 1845; "Napoleon and His Marshals," Vol. II, Headley, New York, with handwritten note by author's child, circa 1904; "Napoleon Warrior and Ruler and the Military Supremacy of Revolutionary France," Morris, New York, 1906; "Cyclopædic Science Simplified," Pepper, New York and London, circa 1887; "A Compleat Collection of English Proverbs," Ray, London, 1768; "The Campaigns of Napoleon Buonaparte...," compiled by an American, Boston, Gaylord, printer and publisher, 1835; "Genealogia della Famiglia Bonaparte," Valeriani, Vol. I, Napoli, 1842; "Bonaparte, and the French People under His Consulate," translation from the German, London, 1804; "The Battle of Waterloo,..." Booth and Egerton, London, 1815; "History of Napoleon," Moir Bussey, author, Horace Vernet, illustrations, vols. I & II, London, 1840; "History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France from the Year 1807-1814," Napier, Vols. I-VI, London, 1867; "History of Napoleon: From the French of M. Laurent de L'Ardeche," New York, 1853; "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte," Fauvelet de Bourrienne, Vols I-III, Phipps, ed., New York and Edinburg, 1887; "The History of Napoleon Bonaparte," Abbott, Vol. II, New York, 1859; "History of Civilization," Vols. I-IV, Allen, Cincinnati, 1891; "Napoléon et Son Temps," Peyre, Paris, 1896; and "Life of Napoleon Bonaparte," Sloane, Vols. I-IV, New York, 1896.
Condition:
Apparent wear, inscriptions, smudges, losses, stains, broken spines, some with receipts. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
- LUIGI PREMAZZI (ITALIAN 1814-1891)LUIGI
LUIGI PREMAZZI (ITALIAN 1814-1891)LUIGI PREMAZZI (ITALIAN 1814-1891)
Crimean Harbor , 1891
watercolor on paper
25.5 x 37 cm (10 x 14 5/8 in.) [sight]
signed and dated lower left
CONDITION
Observed in frame, some ghosting apparent at the perimeter. Some darkening apparent on the horizon. Otherwise, no significant issues apparent to the naked eye.
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- 19TH CENTURY SUNDERLAND CRIMEA COPPER
19TH CENTURY SUNDERLAND CRIMEA COPPER LUSTRE BOWL19th Century Sunderland Crimea Copper Lustre Bowl, "The sun is up we'll brush the dew. To hear the huntsman's gay halloo. And bark the dog's enlivening cry, Now see the horsemen gallop by, And now we hear the distant horn, Upon the dying echoes borne. From copse to copse the hunters hie. On hearing Driver's well known cry."
Height 4.75 in. Diameter 9.75 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- STAFFORDSHIRE CRIMEA LUSTRES FRENCH
STAFFORDSHIRE CRIMEA LUSTRES FRENCH C. 19TH C.6 pieces of 19th c. and vintage pottery: Crimean period French-English friendship cup in strawberry lustre, a late 19th c. Commodore Bainbridge commemorative lustre pitcher, a small Egyptian Nile and Beehive transferware decorated ironstone child's cup and saucer, attributed to William Adams c. 1820; a copper and blue banded lustre pitcher; an Old Castle Commodore Bainbridge lustre pitcher 20th c., and a hand-painted French child's bowl in grisaille, c. 1820 Dimensions: the Egyptian child's cup and saucer 2.5" diameter and 4.25" diameter; the Crimean cup 4.5" diameter, 4" H
(MYOU677/6)(TC)
Condition:
all in good antique condition, losses to gilt, no repairs; the Egyptian cup and saucer both have a single small hairline
- 21KT. INTRICATE DIAMOND MONOGRAM MOURNING
21KT. INTRICATE DIAMOND MONOGRAM MOURNING BRACELET48 old mine and old European cut diamonds, set in applied intricate monogram letters “RJH”, interior engraved ”Colonel Henry Richmond Jones C.B. Commanding the Carabiniers embarked for the Crimea July 21, 1855 returned May 28, 1856 embarked for India November 20, 1856 & returned June 11, 1859 promoted Major General April 2, 1865", a lock of his hair under glass on interior of bracelet, tested 21kt. yellow gold, 1-1/4 in. wide, inside measurement 7 in., hidden clasp, 66.0 grams
Provenance: Henry Richmond Jones; Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
Note: gold content tested with a XRF, for a full detailed description of of the military career of General Henry Richmond Jones, commander of the Carabiniers during the Crimean War, please view this: link: https://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyunits/britishcavalry/14thhussarshenryjones.htm
Condition:
monogram has been repaired, scratches from wear
- English School, 19th Century/A Battle
English School, 19th Century/A Battle Scene/possibly the Crimean War, depicting soldiers, artillery and cavalry with encampment upon the hills/oil on paper, 31cm x 46.5cm
- Jesse (Captain), Notes Of A Half-Pay
Jesse (Captain), Notes Of A Half-Pay In Search Of Health: or Russia, Circassia, And The Crimea, In 1839-40, James Madden And Co., 1841, 8vo, folding engraved map of Sevastopol and another, in two volumes, half tan calf with red title blocks and marbled boards
- TWO SUNDERLAND PINK LUSTREWARE JUGS
TWO SUNDERLAND PINK LUSTREWARE JUGS ENGLAND, 19TH CENTURYTWO SUNDERLAND PINK LUSTREWARE JUGS, England, 19th Century, 1) Decorated with the Union Jack with an eagle and the Tricolour with a lion flanking a "Crimea" shield, The Star of Tasmania beneath the spout and "An East View of the New Bridge, Sunderland". Height 9.5". 2) Decorated with a three-masted ship, "A Present to Mrs. Dudley" and a hand-decorated Christian verse under the spout, a nautical verse and red, green and yellow enamel accents. Height 8.25".
- FOUR STAFFORDSHIRE EQUESTRIAN FIGURINES
FOUR STAFFORDSHIRE EQUESTRIAN FIGURINES The first depicts the Chief of Staff during the Crimean War, General James Simpson captured Sebastopol in 1855 (7 in.) (crazing); a young man on a pony (7 3/4 in.); the third depicts a Prussian general (11.75 in.) (some original poor paint coverage to boots and hat); the fourth is a mid-19th century image of St. George drawing his sword, the dragon below (8 1/4 in.) (paint losses to dragon).
- A Group of 8 Folk Art Carved Snuff Boxes
A Group of 8 Folk Art Carved Snuff Boxes and Pipe Stems
American, 19th Century
includes a burlwood, tortoise, ebony and bone inlaid snuff, a carved snuff in the shape of a man's face, a burlwood snuff featuring a carved war veteran reading fortunes never come alone and Crimea 1855 G. Banbury Royal Regt, a carved horsehead snuff with metal tacks and inlaid and inked eyes, a carved and bone inlaid shoe form snuff on a stand, and a carved rabbit form snuff
lot also includes a carved American Indian chief pipe stem and an additional carved and painted object in the shape of a sleeping man
largest snuff length 3 3/4 inches
Property from the Collection of Howard Feldman, Santa Fe, New Mexico
- 11 MILITARY MINIATURE SOLDIERS93rd Highlander,
11 MILITARY MINIATURE SOLDIERS93rd Highlander, Crimean War metal miniature painted by Wayne Tripp. Signed on side of base. Alexandro Models Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington metal miniature on base. Officer 88th Regiment Peninsular War metal miniature leaning on wall. Sgt Drummer Coldstream 1960-present metal miniature. Lord Cardigan 11th Hussars 1854 metal miniature painted by Keith Wippler. Signed under base. Drum Major Pohle 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry 1861. Metal miniature painted by Keith Wippler signed under base. George Washington metal miniature painted by Keith Wippler. Signed under base. Drummer boy 3rd New Jersey Battalion 1779. Metal miniature painted by Keith Wippler. Signed on bottom of base. 5th Georgian officer metal miniature. Two 21st Mississippi soldiers. One has fence piece broken off but present. Tallest 7" with base. All various scales.