A Viennese bronze miniature cold-painted dog figurine

A bronze miniature dog figurine. Cold painted bronze, signed and numbered on the belly. 

The Viennese bronze cold paint, which shows signs of use, probably dates from around 1900

The height is 2.8 cm, 5 cm wide and the depth is 1.5 cm. The weight is 46 grams

Reference # M1400

19th Century Noble Gilt wooden Family photo Frame, American History

A gilded wooden family portrait frame with the Calhoun/Colquhoun family coat of arms. This portrait frame probably ended up in the Netherlands through the marriage of the American Julia Johnson Calhoun (1884-1970) in 1914 to Mr. Justinus Egbertus Hendericus baron van Nagell (1882-1963). The list contains three portrait photos of presumably members of the Calhoun family.

The American statesman John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850) descended from a Scottish noble family with the name Colquhoun, who settled in the United States in the 18th century and achieved great prestige there. He started his career as a lawyer, married the daughter of an influential senator and was elected to the House of Representatives. After serving as Secretary of War, he became Vice President under President John Quincy Adams from 1825-1829 and then served a second term under President Andrew Jackson. This makes him one of only two American vice presidents to have served under two different presidents. His grandson, John Caldwell Calhoun (1843-1918), was a successful American businessman, landowner and managing director of the Baltimore Coal Mining and Railway Company. He married Linnie Adams, second cousin of US Vice President Richard Johnson. Their only daughter, Julia Johnson Calhoun (1884-1970), made her debut in New York and met mr. Justinus Egbertus Hendericus baron van Nagell (1882-1963), who was attached to the Dutch legation in Washington in diplomatic service. He descended from an old noble family from Westphalia, whose ancestor was first mentioned in 1385. In the 16th century, an ancestor settled in the Netherlands and in 1814 the family was included in the Dutch nobility with the title of baron. He grew up at Schaffelaar Castle in Barneveld and his father was mayor in this castle and he was also Grand Commander of the Knightly German Order. At the end of the 19th century, a real boom in marriages of wealthy American heirs to European nobility started. It was the 'Gilded Age', described in e.g., the books of Edith Wharton, in which millions of dollars crossed the Atlantic as a dowry. New money and European nobility bonded. One of the most famous marriages was that of Consuelo Vanderbilt to the English Duke of Marlborough. The Vanderbilt millions repaired the roof of Blenheim Palace and the gardens here were recreated in the French style. It prompted a visitor to remark: “American money has its use after all.”

The Van Nagell-Calhoun wedding became a real social event in the winter of 1914 at the start of the nightlife season – one newspaper ran the headline GAYETIES OF WINTER SOCIAL SEASON BEGIN THIS WEEK – and newspapers detailed all the details. The bridal staff included the Dutch Count Van Rechteren Limpurg and as witness for the groom was Jonkheer De Beaufort, who was secretary of the Dutch legation in Washington.

Baron Van Nagell had a glorious career in the diplomatic service, which over the years took him from Beijing to Washington and St Petersburg. Here he experienced the Russian Revolution in Saint Petersburg in 1917 up close. One evening he was sitting with company at a table in a restaurant. A waiter brought the bill to a group of Russian communists next to them. The bill did not like this, whereupon the waiter was shot dead. After Saint Petersburg, London, Bucharest, and Stockholm followed, where he finally became envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.

The couple had three children: one daughter was born stillless and the only son and heir died in 1944 as a res. -2nd lieutenant pilot in the Royal Air Force over France. A second daughter married a jonkheer Clifford Kocq van Breugel. Mrs. Van Breugel always remained very conscious of her Van Nagell heritage and took great care of family memories entrusted to her, but she never forgot her American heritage, nor did her most illustrious American ancestor, Vice President John Caldwell Calhoun.

The ornament on the left side of the frame is damaged (details in the pictures attached)

The measurement is 65 cm high, 64 cm wide and the depth is 3 cm

This frame is made of pear wood hand cut wooden frame with beautiful details and very light in weight. The 3 pictures and the other frames are behind glass.

Reference # M1301

French Box by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Paris, 1930-1940

Paul Dupré-Lafon (1900-1971)

Mahogany wooden lidded box with leather in cognac color with saddle stitching and chrome metal made between 1930-1940

Signed inside the lidded chrome metal and bottom impressed in the leather

The size is 11 cm x 15.5 cm x 4.3 cm

Reference # M158

Annette Himstedt doll "Kima" 1993/1994, Germany

"Kima" a vinyl doll made by Annette Himstedt, produced during 1993/1994. Kima in a beautiful lace dress with an umbrella and an early 19th century chair with a wicker seat. The chair is in perfect condition. The doll is signed on the neck, arms and back. The doll is 65 cm long. The chair is 39 cm high, 25.5 cm wide and 22.5 cm deep. The doll has original clothing, shows some traces of use. There is no box included.

Annette Himstedt (1948-), Germany.

In 1974 she made her first attempts to make dolls with different materials.

In 1986 the first vinyl collection was released. Annette can look back on numerous special collections, many of which have won awards on various occasions. Since 1983, UNICEF has played a major role. In 1985 they asked to make 5 different children's dolls from 5 different parts of the world. The summer collection of 2008 is the last collection and the factory is closed.

Reference # M1478

Annette Himstedt Doll Jule 1992/1993 and Steiff ride-on pull Poodle

"Jule" a vinyl doll made by Annette Himstedt, produced during 1992/1993. June in original dress with a Steiff ride-on pull Poodle. A poodle ride-on, pull toy on wheels of the Mid- 20th Century. The loop on his back is a barking sound with every pull on the string. Mohair body with glass eyes and embroidered nose and mouth. The doll has a fabric body and vinyl legs, arms and head. Those are marked by Anette Himstedt. The doll is 60 cm long. The Poodle is 56 cm high, 28 cm wide and 56 cm deep. The doll and Poodle, shows some traces of use. There is no box included and no certificate. 

Annette Himstedt (1948-), Germany.

In 1974 she made her first attempts to make dolls with different materials.

In 1986 the first vinyl collection was released. Annette can look back on numerous special collections, many of which have won awards on various occasions. Since 1983, UNICEF has played a major role. In 1985 they asked to make 5 different children's dolls from 5 different parts of the world. The summer collection of 2008 is the last collection and the factory is closed.

Reference # M1492

Art Deco French marble inkwell with lamp, 1920

A marble inkwell with hinged lid on a marble base with a pen holder made of bakelite and a small round “Pâte de Verre” glass lamp shade, signed. Orange with blue glass. The lampshade is clamped on a round metal holder. The pen holder is rotatable and can be adjusted to the desired position. The inkwell has some signs of use. 

The measurement is 14.5 cm high, 25 cm wide and 10 cm deep. 

The weight is 1945 grams

Reference # M1482

Genuine Union shellac case by Samuel Peck and Halverson's, 1855

A Union photograph case with a scene of Deers in relief on the front and back with a cartouche scroll leaf pattern. Inside the case on the left side a velvet red brownish (traces of use) and right side behind glass to put a photograph. The case is made of compression molded shellac with wood fibre, by peck's and Halverson's Patent, Usa 1854/1855

Samuel Peck (1813–1879) was an American 19th-century photographer, artist, businessperson, photo case manufacturer, and gallery owner. Peck patented the first thermoplastic case, made from fine sawdust, shellac, and dye that were pressed and heated with steam to moldable forms. They are referred to as union cases

The measurement is 10 cm high, 8,7 cm wide and the depth is 2 cm

Reference # M1536

Steiff wool miniature Toy Raven Crow, Germany 1938-43

This Raven Crow bird made of wool and felt fabric with iron feet was made in Germany by Steiff in the years 1938-1943. This little bird does not have the button and no label, but it is an original Steiff item. It is model 1508 FF, series #7162. The little bird has glass eyes and the head is movable (rotating) and the round plush body can turn slightly up or down on the legs. A nice miniature plush collectible. 

The measurement is 7 cm high, 8 cm wide and 3.5 cm deep.

Reference # M1538

Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century

Five cats, 4 of which are filled with straw. Two Tom-cats (1, the smallest is right hind leg defective) Black with arched back. 17 cm and 13 cm high. Two somewhat larger mohair cats, one of which is well worn. The other has the additional label of the US zone. Four cats have the Steiff buttons in their ears and three have the lables. The big Tom cat has the label worn off right front leg. 

The biggest cat measures 16 cm high, 22 cm wide and 7 deep.

Reference # M1539

Dutch 18th Century copper tobacco box

A Dutch 18th Century copper tobacco box, octagonal with engraving on the front and back. Name and title engraved on top and front. The copper box is lined with tin on the inside. 

The front engraving is a woman and a man sitting at the table in a house interior and reverse man on horse fighting with a dragon.

Ca. 1760-1780

The measurement is 4 cm high, 14,5 cm wide and the depth is 8 cm

The weight is 177 gram

Reference # M682

German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900

A 12 person table cutlery with handles of deer antlers. This set is marked with the Henckels logo used from 1900-1969. This set is from the early 1900s. 

The set has signs of wear and can be seen in the photos.

The measurement of the knife is 25 cm long, the metal blade is 2.5 cm wide and the handle approx. 3 cm. 

The box measures 9 cm high, 48.5 cm wide and 28.5 cm deep. 

The weight is approx. 3.5 kilos

J. A. Henckels is a German knife-maker based in Solingen, Germany. It is one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of kitchen knives for domestic and professional use, having been founded in June 1731 by Peter Henckels. It is also one of the oldest operating companies in the World. The brand's namesake was Johann Abraham Henckels (1771–1850), who renamed the brand after himself under his leadership. J. A. Henckels is one of the leading manufacturers of chef's knives. 

Reference # M1545

A medieval style chess set made in cast clay

A cast clay chess set in medieval style with 4 loose tiles. 

The 4 separate tiles form the chessboard, which are also cast from clay. 

The entire set consists of 2 x 16 figurative sculptures and 4 loose tiles.

Each set per person exists of:

1 King 16.5 cm high

1 Queen 15 cm high

2 Rooks 16.5 cm high

2 Knights 12 cm high

2 Bishops 16.5 cm high

8 Paws 11 cm high

Total 32 chess pieces and four plates

The diagonal of the foot of figures is 4 cm

The tiles are each 23.5 cm square and 1.5 cm high

Reference # M1550

English Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ships Telegraph No. 1858, 1940

English Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ships Telegraph with twin faced head and English commends on a brass column. The bell rings loudly when you change the handle from one compartment to another. This is no. 1858, 1940, Newcastle-on-Tyne

The measurement is 54,5 cm high, 18,5 cm wide and the depth is 13,5 cm

The weight is 5590 grams

Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd., based at the Neptune Works, built cable ships for many of the world's cable companies.

Swan & Hunter was founded in 1880 and merged in 1903 with Wigham Richardson (founded by John Wigham Richardson as Neptune Works in 1860), to bid for the contract to build the Mauretania for the Cunard company. Their bid was successful and the new company, Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd, continued building the Mauretania and many other ships.

The company continues to operate as a shipbuilding design, engineering and management company based in Wallsend, but ceased shipbuilding on Tyneside in 2006.

Reference # M1630