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Lot 3666

A 19th century continental silver salt, cobalt blue lobed glass dish with traces of gilt, trefoil base, moulded with scallop shells, the scroll supports with eagle mask terminals, 8cm, high, marked "13", probably Austrian

Lot 3007

A 19th century Maiolica flower display, as a putto holding a cornucopia, the base moulded with shells and c-scrolls, painted in polychrome, 30cm high overall

Lot 379

A very large 19th century French gilt wall mirror, mounted with a central coat of arms, scrolling supports, the frame decorated with shells, flowers and roundels, with beaded border, 211.5 cm high, 127 cm wide.

Lot 100

This is a finely crafted scale model of the USS Missouri (BB-63), the iconic Iowa-class battleship that played a pivotal role during Operation Desert Storm (1990-1991). This detailed replica captures the essence of one of the most storied naval vessels in U.S. history, known as the "Mighty Mo." The model showcases intricate craftsmanship, featuring a helicopter landing pad, powerful gun turrets, radar arrays, and deck detailing. Mounted on a polished wooden base with brass supports, this piece is a stunning homage to the naval might of the USS Missouri during its final combat deployment. The USS Missouri was part of Task Force 155, providing critical firepower in the Gulf War. During Desert Storm, it launched Tomahawk cruise missiles and delivered devastating naval gunfire support, cementing its legacy as one of the greatest battleships in U.S. naval history. Key details include: Highly detailed representation of the USS Missouri during its Desert Storm configuration. Features helicopters, deck weapons, and radar systems in precise detail. Painted in authentic naval greys with operational deck markings. Mounted on a polished wooden base for an elegant display. Historical Significance: The USS Missouri, commissioned in 1944, is best known for serving in World War II, the Korean War, and its final mission during Operation Desert Storm. It was on the Missouri's deck that Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender to end World War II. In Desert Storm, it proved the enduring value of battleships, launching 28 Tomahawk missiles and firing over 700 16-inch shells, supporting coalition forces during one of the largest military campaigns of the 20th century. This model is a tribute to the ship's legacy, celebrating its role in Desert Storm and its place in naval history. This item has a base included. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 41"L x 6"W x 13.25"HCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 37

An exceptional Kongo "Nkisi Nkondi" figure" Few African sculptures are as iconic as human figures covered in hardware. Such figures,variably called “nail fetish”, “power figure”, or “nkisi nkondi”, were long considered byEuropean observers as quintessential expressions of witchcraft and superstition. They are, in fact,sophisticated medical and legal remedies of the Kongo peoples, a cluster of ethnic groups thatlive at the mouth of the Congo River in Central Africa. The Kongo made such figures to housespiritual beings that could be activated in order to intervene in human affairs. They were adjuredto heal illnesses, settle disputes, take oaths, punish wrongdoers, and protect the community.In its original setting, this sculpture functioned as the vessel for a spirit. It is called nkisi, a termthat designates both the ancestor or nature spirit that inhabited it, and the container itself. Nkisican also be translated as “sacred remedy”. A nkisi-receptacle can take a variety of forms, like abasket, a shell, or a glass bottle. A container in the shape of a human figure with pieces of iron iscalled a nkisi nkondi, “a hunter spirit-vessel”. Such a power figure used to hunt thieves,bewitchers, and people who had broken taboos or who did not keep their word. Each nail, screw,and blade driven into the wood corresponds with a specific request for action addressed to thenkisi-spirit, whose supernatural powers were invoked and stirred up. The figure now constitutes anotarial record, so to speak, documenting in iron all the pleas, agreements, oaths, curses anddemands for vengeance that it was presented with and of which it took care.Works like this resulted from the collective vision of several people rather than a single artist,and changed dramatically in appearance over time. A sculptor carved an empty figure in wood,which a ritual expert subsequently loaded with sacred medicines. These magical substances werelocated in the square box on the belly and in the charge on top of the head, both sealed in placewith resin. Spirit-embedding medicines were necessary to attract and fix a nkisi in the vessel, andoften included earth from a grave site. Once “contained”, spirit-admonishing medicines wereused to entreat the spirit in a controlled manner so that it could act for the benefit of an individualor a community. Over the course of decades, priests, healers, and users added substances to thefigure, to trigger its powers, to seal agreements, or to remind the nkisi what to do and where togo. Today, the figure is covered with shreds of cloth tied to nails or bundled into small packages,and with pierced shells, fruits, seedpods and tops of gourds attached to metal rings or hangingfrom pieces of rope. The attachments also include different kinds of glass beads, as well as smallcarved wood pieces, one of which may show a stylized face. The additions are so dense that thefigure’s left arm, with the hand resting in the hip, is no longer visible.All the body poses and attachments of a nkisi nkondi have specific meanings. The raised rightarm, which once held a knife, is at once defensive and offensive. The four fingers of the right hand, forming a circle, with the long thumb pointing upwards, refer to the earth and heaven, thussymbolizing the unbreakable bond created by the spirit when activated. The combination of onehand upraised and the other in the hip is common among persons of authority. It signifies theability to review a situation and act accordingly. The figure’s open mouth indicates, among otherthings, the need to feed the spirit in order to encourage it to perform a particular action, as wellas its eloquence in administering justice. The mirror that covers the abdominal box and the glasseyes, made from imported materials, were meant to enhance the nkisi’s clairvoyance, necessaryto perceive the human and the spirit worlds. Many attributes of a power figure make sensebecause of sound associations and word puns in the Kongo language. For instance, one of theshells attached on the front, which appears also on other nkisi nkondi, has a spiral form. Such aform is called nzinga, a word that evokes luzinga, “long life”. The various seedpods attached tothe figure have not yet been identified and we do not know their indigenous names. Yet we canassume that these names, too, reveal some desired outcome.This nineteenth-century nkisi nkondi, with its exceptionally dense and well-preservedattachments, belonged to the Belgian botanist and folklorist Jean Chalon (1846-1921). Hementioned it in a publication from 1920. The power figure has not been altered since it leftAfrica. The countless additions testify to its long-lasting success as a protective guardian andpunitive hunter."Jan-Lodewijk Grootaers45 cmProvenanceBelgian botanist and folklorist Jean Chalon (1846-1921).LiteraturePublished in CHALON, Jean. 1920." Fétiches, idoles et amulettes". S. Servais: Jean Chalon. Volume 1, p. 12(no image)LiteratureLEHUARD, Raoul. 1980. Fétiches à clous du Bas-Zaïre. Arnouville: Arts d’Afrique noire.MACGAFFEY, Wyatt. 1993. “The Eyes of Understanding: Kongo Minkisi”, pp. 18-103 inAstonishment and Power, W. MacGaffey and M. Harris. Washington and London: SmithsonianInstitution Press.THOMPSON, Robert Farris. 2002. “La gestuelle kôngo”, pp. 23-129 in Le geste kôngo, ed. C.Falgayrettes-Leveau. Paris: Éditions Dapper.

Lot 2178

Schwanen-Speiseservice. Meissen. 1984. Breite: 29,5-34,5 cm, ø 16-24,5 cm, Höhe: 14 cm. 8,5 Kg. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, farbig und gold staffiert. Sauciere mit hochgestelltem Delphin-Henkel. 18 Teile: 2 Speiseplatten, 1 Henkelschale, 1 Sauciere, 1 runde Schale, 1 Schüssel, 6 Essteller, 6 Dessertteller. Pressmarken, Malermarken, Schwertermarken, eine Speiseplatte 1924-1934, eine Schwertermarke mit Punkt. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 12.925,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:18 Uhr (CET)Swanen dining service. Meissen. 1984. Width: 29.5-34.5 cm, ø 16-24.5 cm, height: 14 cm. 8.5 kg. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, painted with Native American flowers, painted in color and gold. Sauce boat with raised dolphin handle. 18 pieces: 2 dinner plates, 1 bowl with handle, 1 sauce boat, 1 round bowl, 1 bowl, 6 dinner plates, 6 dessert plates. Press marks, painter's marks, sword marks, one dinner plate 1924-1934, one sword mark with dot. Meissen manufactory price: 12.925,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 13:18 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 2179

6er Satz Schwanenservice-Suppentassen. Meissen. 1980er Jahre. Modell-Nr. 5081. Höhe: 9,5 cm. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, farbig und gold staffiert. Halbkugeliger Korpus mit seitlichen Delphinhenkeln, Deckel mit plastischem Schneckenknauf. Malermarken, Schwertermarken. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 5994,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:18 Uhr (CET)Set of 6 swan service soup cups. Meissen. 1980s. Model no. 5081. Height: 9.5 cm. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, colored painting with Indian flowers, colored and gold painted. Hemispherical body with dolphin handles on the sides, lid with scroll-shaped finial. Painter's marks, sword marks. Meissen manufactory price: 5994,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 13:18 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 2180

Schwanen-Mokkaservice. Meissen. 1974-1980, 1989. ø 11-16,5 cm, Höhe: 5-18,5 cm. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, farbig und gold staffiert. Kannen und Tassen mit Delphinhenkel, Deckel mit plastischem Schneckenknauf. 21 Teile: Mokkakanne, Milchkännchen, Zuckerdose, 6 Mokkatassen, 6 Untertassen, 6 Dessertteller. Pressmarken, Malermarken, Schwertermarken. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 9496,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:19 Uhr (CET)Swan mocha service. Meissen. 1974-1980, 1989. ø 11-16.5 cm, height: 5-18.5 cm. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, colored painting with Indian flowers, colored and gold painted. Jugs and cups with dolphin handles, lids with sculpted scroll pommel. 21 pieces: Mocha pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, 6 mocha cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates. Press marks, painter's marks, sword marks. Meissen manufactory price: 9496,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 13:19 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 2181

Schwanen-Kaffeeservice. Meissen. 1986-1996. ø 15-20 cm, Höhe: 5-25 cm. 5,2 Kg. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, farbig und gold staffiert. Kannen und Tassen mit Delphinhenkel, Deckel mit plastischem Schneckenknauf. 21 Teile: Kaffeekanne, Milchkännchen, Zuckerdose, 6 Tassen, 6 Untertassen, 6 Dessertteller. Pressmarken, Malermarken, Schwertermarken. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 11.647,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:19 Uhr (CET)Schwanen coffee service. Meissen. 1986-1996. ø 15-20 cm, height: 5-25 cm. 5.2 kg. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, colored painting with Indian flowers, colored and gold painted. Jugs and cups with dolphin handles, lids with sculpted scroll pommel. 21 pieces: Coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates. Press marks, painter's marks, sword marks. Meissen manufactory price: 11.647,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | presumably 13:19 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 2182

Schwanen-Kaffeeservice. Meissen. 1986-1991. ø 14-20 cm, Höhe: 5-25 cm. 5,2 Kg. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, farbig und gold staffiert. Kannen und Tassen mit Delphinhenkel, Deckel mit plastischem Schneckenknauf. 21 Teile: Kaffeekanne, Milchkännchen, Zuckerdose, 6 Tassen, 6 Untertassen, 6 Dessertteller. Pressmarken, Malermarken, Schwertermarken. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 11.647,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:20 Uhr (CET)Schwanen coffee service. Meissen. 1986-1991. ø 14-20 cm, height: 5-25 cm. 5.2 kg. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, colored painting with Indian flowers, colored and gold painted. Jugs and cups with dolphin handles, lids with sculpted scroll pommel. 21 pieces: Coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates. Press marks, painter's marks, sword marks. Meissen manufactory price: 11.647,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | presumably 13:20 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 2183

6er Satz Schwanenservice-Gedecke. Meissen. 1995-1997. ø 14-20 cm, Höhe: 9 cm. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, farbig und gold staffiert. Tassen mit Delphinhenkel. 18 Teile: 6 Tassen, 6 Untertassen, 6 Dessertteller. Pressmarken, Schwertermarken. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 7368,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:20 Uhr (CET)Set of 6 swan service place settings. Meissen. 1995-1997. ø 14-20 cm, height: 9 cm. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, colored painting with Indian flowers, colored and gold painted. Cups with dolphin handles. 18 pieces: 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates. Press marks, sword marks. Meissen manufactory price: 7368,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 13:20 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 2187

Paar Schwanenservice-Gedecke. Meissen. 1986, 1997. ø 15-20 cm, Höhe: 5 cm. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, korallenrot und gold staffiert. Tassen mit Asthenkel von 1963 (selten, nicht mehr im Sortiment). Malermarken, Pressmarken, Schwertermarken. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 2156,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:23 Uhr (CET)Pair of swan service covers. Meissen. 1986, 1997. ø 15-20 cm, height: 5 cm. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, colorful painting with Indian flowers, coral red and gold painted. Cups with branch handles from 1963 (rare, no longer in the assortment). Painter's marks, press marks, sword marks. Meissen manufactory price: 2156,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 13:23 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 2188

Schwanenservice-Teekanne. Meissen. 1995. Modell-Nr. 5726. Höhe: 15 cm. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, farbig und gold staffiert. Kanne mit Delphinhenkel, Deckel mit plastischem Schneckenknauf. Malermarke, Pressmarke, Schwertermarke. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 1790,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:23 Uhr (CET)Swan service teapot. Meissen. 1995. model no. 5726. Height: 15 cm. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, colored painting with Indian flowers, colored and gold painted. Jug with dolphin handle, lid with sculpted scroll finial. Painter's mark, impressed mark, sword mark. Meissen manufactory price: 1790,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 13:23 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 2189

3er Satz Schwanenservice-Platzteller. Meissen. 1988, 1995. Modell-Nr. 5478. ø 31,5 cm. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, gold staffiert. Malermarken, Pressmarken, Schwertermarken. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 2847,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:24 Uhr (CET) Set of 3 swan service plates. Meissen. 1988, 1995. model no. 5478. ø 31,5 cm. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, colored painting with Indian flowers, painted gold. Painter's marks, impressed marks, sword marks. Meissen manufactory price: 2847,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 13:24 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 2190

Schwanenservice-Kuchenplatte, Henkelschale. Meissen. 1986, 1997. Modell-Nr. 5506, 5276. ø 29,5 cm, Breite: 33,5 cm. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, gold staffiert. Malermarken, Pressmarken, Schwertermarken. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 2289,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:24 Uhr (CET)Swan service cake plate, handle bowl. Meissen. 1986, 1997. model no. 5506, 5276. ø 29.5 cm, width: 33.5 cm. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, colored painting with Indian flowers, painted gold. Painter's marks, impressed marks, sword marks. Meissen manufactory price: 2289,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 13:24 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 2192

2 Schwanenservice-Tassen, Untertassen. Meissen. 1986. Modell-Nr. 5584, 5585. ø 14-15 cm, Höhe: 5-9 cm. Modell von Johann Joachim Kaendler und Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. Die gesamte Oberfläche reliefiert, auf gewellten Muschelrippen Schwäne und Reiher, im Wasser Schilfstauden, Muscheln und Weinblätter. Dekor-Nr. 397152, farbige Bemalung mit indianischen Blumen, farbig und gold staffiert. Tassen mit Delphinhenkel. Pressmarken, Schwertermarken. Meissen-Manufaktur-Preis: 1498,- Euro * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessischer Privatnachlass. Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 13:26 Uhr (CET)2 swan service cups, saucers. Meissen. 1986. model no. 5584, 5585. ø 14-15 cm, height: 5-9 cm. Model by Johann Joachim Kaendler and Johann Friedrich Eberlein 1737-1741. The entire surface in relief, swans and herons on wavy shell ribs, reeds, shells and vine leaves in the water. Decor no. 397152, colored painting with Indian flowers, colored and gold painted. Cups with dolphin handles. Press marks, sword marks. Meissen manufactory price: 1498,- Euro * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private estate. Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 13:26 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Lot 339

AN EDWARDIAN OAK COLLECTER'S CHEST the four graduated drawers containing a collection of various shells, coral, rocks, crystals and a lizard skin, 22cm high x 40cm wide x 22cm deep

Lot 295

Swarovski crystal trinkets including; model pineapple, 11cm high, Grapes, 18cm long, shells, sea lion; etc (7)

Lot 781

A 19TH CENTURY BRONZE VENETIAN MIRROR WITH ORIGINAL WAVY GLASS AND SHELLS IN BRONZE STRAPWORK65cm x 56cm

Lot 146

NATURAL HISTORY SHELLS AND RED CORAL

Lot 454A

NATURAL HISTORY: AN INTERESTING COLLECTION OF SHELLS, MINERALS AND AN AGATE STAND, HOUSED WITHIN AN OLD LEATHER SUITCASE

Lot 67

CRIMEAN WAR. Provost-Marshal William Donald MacDonald, 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot Four autograph letters signed to his mother, father, and sister, Mary, June 1854 - February 1855, written from Balaklava and Scutari, totalling 13 sides, some letters with multiple date entries. Sold with full typed transcripts for each letter. The letters offer firsthand accounts of military movements, daily life, and the realities of war during the early period of the Crimean campaign. Some excerpts include:Scutari and Varna, June 1854Macdonald's letter to his sister Mary begins with gratitude for correspondence from home and transitions into detailed accounts of military operations. He describes the combined British, French, and Turkish forces assembling near Varna, expressing optimism for their campaign: "What various rumours we hear daily respecting the war and the probabilities of peace... the combined army will present so respectable an appearance that I can almost fancy your reading some day about 20th July, in the Times, by Elec. Telegraph, important victory etc etc.” Remarking on daily activities, "I have now plenty to do, out riding about from 8am to 6pm only coming home to get another horse & passed by having to prosecute some natives before the Pasha or soldiers before their Col(onel): I am going to prosecute 5 natives today for being concerned in firing into our Artillery camp, one of them will certainly come to great (bastinadoed)" (foot whipped). He captures the volatile local atmosphere: "Everyone here is armed with guns, pistols & knives. I never go out without some sort of weapon & the inhabitants think nothing of human life." He praises the Turkish troops: “I saw some of these latter drilling yesterday & they made a very respectable appearance.”Macdonald details his personal circumstances, including his establishment of horses and staff: “On the whole though unlucky I am contented with my establishment which consists of self & 3 horses, an Interpreter & 2 servants.” Reflecting on his surroundings, he describes Varna: "Varna is a tolerable place for a town in Turkey, but still it is as bad as the meanest village in England."Scutari, February 1855 Addressed to his mother, this letter captures the grim realities of wartime mortality and hospital conditions. Macdonald contrasts traditional funerals with the harrowing scenes at Scutari: “50-60 dead bodies [are] huddled in one large hole daily, one service read over the whole & that is all.” He highlights the staggering death toll: “In the month of January 1482 were buried here alone, not reckoning the Crimea, Varna... Malta & Corfu where we have respectively 1000, 400, 250 & 460 sick.”The logistical challenges of managing the sick and wounded dominate his narrative: “The officers really available for work here are 6 in number which gives them plenty to do.” Despite the bleak conditions, he conveys a glimmer of optimism as he notes improvements: “An officer just come in from the Crimea has told me matters are greatly improved within the last few days so it is really to be hoped they will continue improving.”Balaklava, Crimea, December 1854 This letter, addressed to his father, showcases the campaign's challenging logistics and labour-intensive efforts. Macdonald describes the vast scale of labour: “300 Highlanders & 200 Marines 400 French troops are daily employed carrying 10-inch shells from this to the heights – 2 men to each shell & 500 Turks carry gabions, fascines, planking for guns to rest on & to build houses.”He recounts the strain between the British and French forces: “The French are very much annoyed with us at our shortcomings in the line of the Commissariat.” He also notes the anticipation of significant military action: "We are all expecting something great to come off about the New Year so many heavy guns & large shot & shell having gone up of late.” Macdonald offers personal insights, such as his remarks on Russian deserters under his command: “Out of 14 only one could sign his name, but all are contented with their lot.” Lastly, he reflects on his career prospects, hoping for recognition: “I am looking forward to when this is ended being made a Bt Major shd [should] I have performed my work satisfactorily.” Footnote: Lieutenant-Colonel William Donald Macdonald (b.1827, Scotland - d.1862, India) Footnote:Wiliam Donald Macdonald, born 15th September 1827. Married Emma Lindsay, 30th Augst 1860. His brother, Major Henry Macdonald, Bengal Infantry, was murdered at Fort Michni, 1873. Tablet it St. John's Church, Peshawar - "Sacred to the memory of Lt Colonel William Donald Macdonald of Sandside, Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the peace of the county of Caithness, Scotland, who died of cholera while commanding the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at Camp Jalozai on the 29th October 1862 aged 35 years. Macdonald served in the Crimea as Provost-Marshal, promoted to Brevet-Major on 25th December 1856. Deputy Assistant Adjutant General to the forces in China from 23rd March to 19th November 1857. Subsequently with the 93rd in the Indian Mutiny. Macdonald had the Crimean Medal with clasps for Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann and Sebastopol, Turkish Medal, 5th Class of the Medjidie and the Indian Medal with clasp for the capture of Lucknow.

Lot 51

The First World War pocket diary of Private James McDonald, No.307558, 14th and 1/8th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. France and Italy, December 1916 to 12th July 1918. A compact diary measuring 3 x 5 inches, with 76 filled pages of daily entries documenting Private McDonald’s service during WW1. The diary includes detailed accounts of his training, movements, experiences in the trenches, and encounters on the Western and Italian fronts. Sold together with a full typed transcription. Notable Entries:24th December 1916: "Left Chiseldon for France on the 24th Dec 1916 - Marched to Chiseldon Stn accomp(anied) by Brass & Flute bands. They played Gren(adier) Guards, Tipp(errary), The Girl I Left Behind Me and as the train went off they played 'The Swanee River' & Auld Lang Syne. Arrived in S(ou)th Hampton at 11.320am. Left ditto at 8.15pm with the transport ship H.M.S Victoria."1st February 1917: "Issued with 3 bombs. 50 rounds amm(unition). Ready to proceed up the line taking over the French position. Left at 4pm arrived at 8pm Peronne District. Support trenches. Western Front Gas Guard."4th February 1917: "Painful duty of burying the dead. Very bad night of shells, snipers, a hot time. Out from 1am coming back we lost our way, had to wait in a dugout until morning, unsafe to go out."18th March 1917: "Arrived at Halle 2am. Patrol duty the whole night. No sleep very tired. The Germans evacuate. Marched on to Maimont then Peronne (City). The last Germans must have left this city time ago. No sign of any Boches. Was one shot coming through the city. What a city of destruction, burning b(ui)ld(ing)s a sad sight. (On sentry). Bridges blown up. Was brought across the canal on ponte (RE). The wells poisoned with arsenic (lovely day)."16th August 1917: "Left between 4am-5am marched to Canal Bank had breakfast there. What a quantity of batteries we saw on our road up. Left Canal Bank 7.15am. Excitement commences. Passed through a heavy barrage of fire shells dropping quite close to us. Had to change our route shell drops right by our side. Got a shower bath it landing in a hole full of water. Met a lot of British & German soldiers coming down the line. Got into a trench where we were sniped at a great deal, two chaps gets wounded in this trench."22nd August 1917: "Left at 12.45am for the Canal Bank to be in reserve. We had to (put) on our gas helmets before leaving camp owing to gas shells (Mustard Gas). It did make our eyes water."1st November 1917 - 15th December 1917: A sequence of entries detailing McDonald's admission to hospital, confinement to bed, and recovery before returning to duty.6th January 1918: "Arrived at San Remo. Stopped there for a short time ... Italian ladies & gentlemen gave us cigs, matches & (?) there, arrived at Aquatic. All along the way the Italians gave us a grand reception."27th April 1918: "Out on a forward position from 5am to 8pm. One of our Company's made a stunt. 1 prisoner taken. What a night of rain. Slpt through the bombard(ment). Never heard it." Condition:Binding is secure but the covers are dog eared with a fold to the front top right and a damp stain to the lower left, alongside losses to spine - please see photos

Lot 192

A dyed green chalcedony ring, with an oval dyed green chalcedony cabochon, claw set to a scalloped mount, into shoulders with incised scallop shells, upon a flat section shank, stamped 750, tested as approximately 18ct gold, 9.28g Ring size R½Buying this gemstone ring at auction could save up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying new. Condition ReportA little dirty. Would benefit from being cleaned. Minor marks and scratches to surfaces.

Lot 56

Two Chinese carved walnut shells carved in relief all over with figures and faces / AN17

Lot 6

A rare, and possibly unique combination of medals, including the rare King’s Police Medal for Gallantry, issued to Herbert Adams for service in the Royal Navy, H.M. Coastguard, and the Wear River Police. To include: the China War Medal of 1900, issued for service during Boxer Rebellion, named to ‘H.Adams LG.Sea H.M.S. Peacock’, with impressed naming.Together with an Edward VII issued Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, named to ‘147035 Herbert Adams. Boatn. H.M.Coastguard’ (impressed naming), and a cased King’s Police Medal with the distinctive ribbon denoting that it was issued for gallantry, named to ‘Herbert Adams. Const. River Wear Police’ (engraved naming).Also included is a period photograph of Herbert, wearing the uniform of the River Police, with his collar number of 22 clearly visible, and all three of his medals.Plus, his early 20th century nickel Bosun’s whistle and chain, which has a manufacturers mark that appears to be Chinese in origin, a pin on ribbon bar, three period service documents, and a newspaper clipping announcing the death of Herbert, and some details surrounding the award of his King’s Police Medal.Notes: Herbert Adams was born in 1873, in Stoke Fleming, Devon.He first volunteered for service upon HMS Impregnable on November 5th 1888.His certificate of service states that he was a baker at the time of his attestation, and resided at Crowthers Hill in Dartmouth.Herbert served on numerous vessels during his naval career, and served on HMS Peacock from October 1897 through to June 1901, which covered the Boxer Rebellion period. Herbert was awarded his Long Service & Good Conduct Medal in November 1904, by which time has was serving on H.M. Coastguard ship ‘Dido’ the shore establishment HMS President, and the Haven Hole coastguard station at Canvey Island.Following on from his 21 year career in the Navy, Herbert then served a further 20 years with the ‘River Wear Watch’ (Police), during which his gallant conduct was rewarded with the award of his KPM.The London Gazette entry for the award is dated January 1st 1920, but the incident occurred in 1918 during WW1.Herbert, along with four other colleagues from the Wear River Police boarded the steamer vessel Hornsey, which was ablaze on the River Wear.The Hornsey was carrying around 700 shells, likely bound for the war effort, and the five police officers managed to extinguish the fire, despite the imminent danger from a catastrophic explosion.The King’s Police Medal is one of only 350 issued for Gallantry during the reign of George V. Condition: good. Some normal age related toning to the medals, and a little polishing to the high points of the design. A few very dents to the bosun’s whistle, plus some kinks to the chain. The leather case for the KPM is in very good and clean condition, with a working catch and hinge. The documents remain in good order, with just normal age and service wear.

Lot 358

Large collection of marine sea shells and similar to include: bear's paw clam shell, mushroom coral, conch shells, other coral etc. (4) (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Lot 184

A BOXED BRITAINS 155mm GUN, No.2064, appears complete, playworn condition with some paint loss and wear, missing shells and shell case loader, but complete with instructions, catalogue leaflets, order form/price list and complaint slip, box complete with packing pieces but has damage, marking and wear

Lot 121

A Victorian earthenware jardinière of ovoid form with blue and white transfer decoration of shells, flowers and river landscapes, fitted with integral twin carrying handles49cm wide34cm deep23cm highCondition Reportchips to rim, staining to interior base. No repair to the handles. Please see additional images.

Lot 188

Two WWII brass shells and other trench art and a vintage air pistol.

Lot 190

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY CIRCULAR WALL MIRROR the plain glass plate within a reeded ebon slip and egg and dart banding, the cavetto section decorated with foliage, shells and harebells. 86cm diameter Condition Report: This is has a circular flat mirror glass plate (not convex)

Lot 420

A CONTINENTAL TWO-TIER TRAY TOP CENTRE TABLE,of rectangular shape, with wavy rim, carved with shells, c-scrolls and rockwork, plain under tier and slender cabriole legs. 75.5 high x 50.5cm wide

Lot 121

Premier drum with blue mottled finish, 32cm diameter together with similar large drum, 53cm diameterCondition ReportNo makers badge on drum shells

Lot 455

Worcester, a hand painted Worcester porcelain pen tray with blue base and floral decoration, both ends painted as shells with gilt rims. Length 24cm , width 7cm, height 2.5cm.

Lot 105

Collection of fossils, shells, and geological samples including quartz, crystals, volcanic stone, blue agate slice, geodes, etc.Qty: 2 boxes

Lot 466

A Collection of Various Sundries to Comprise Elephant Ornaments, Carved Shells etc

Lot 168

A Collection of Various Shells etc.

Lot 233

A George III silver swing handle basket by Thomas Robins, London 1809, of rectangular boat shape, the gadrooned border interspersed by scallop shells, acanthus and other leaves, plain body raised on a square spreading base, the swing handle with lion passant and duty mark with part feathered and part reeded decoration, the body engraved twice with leopards head crest and later inscription L.A. White 1885, 33.5 x 25.5cm, (13x10ins.), 1190gms., (38.2ozs.)

Lot 11

Trench Art - a collection of three Second World War shell casings, along with a larger First World War hand engraved example dated 1916. The engraved casing featuring GP monogram, central cockerel standing atop an eagle & helmet dated 1916. Engraved to base A Demange de Villers la Montagne. Later WW2 shells dated 1939 & 1940.Tallest measures approx. 35cm tall.

Lot 367

A shell decorated trinket box, a carved shell table lamp, and various other shells etc.

Lot 1326

A WW2 ammunition box for four 25lb artillery shells, together with shell caps, 303 cases.

Lot 1441

A collection of crested wares mostly military related, including cannons, shells, helmet, slouch hat, etc

Lot 1637

A George III tea caddy, shell covered in 19th century. 32cm wide x 15cm high x 17cm deep. Condition - a few shells missing but appears in good conditions of age New images showing all sides and top added; three detached shells shown in image 12.  No key.

Lot 845

A GROUP OF CERAMICS, GLASS, PICTURES AND SUNDRY ITEMS, to include a nineteenth century jug with pewter lid, printed with shells and seaweed, height 22.5cm, a Royal Worcester Flat Mates 'Topsy' figure, a printed and tinted Minton cake plate, a Crown Ducal chintz vase, height 13cm, a duck egg blue Pearson's of Chesterfield vase, a Spode's Italian miniature sauce boat and stand, Lomonosov animal and bird figures, three Victorian Pearline glass bowls/salts, a cranberry glass vase (loss to part of rim), plated candlesticks and basket, various pictures and prints (sd), etc (qty) (Condition Report: most pieces appear ok, sd and as stated in description)

Lot 25

Lot to include two Wedgwood pottery shells, Chinoiserie vase, JBL portable speaker and other. [W]

Lot 358

A collection of various sea shells. Estimate £20-30.

Lot 711

A collection of sea shells to include conch, tiger cowrie and sea urchins etc

Lot 1108

A quantity of Geode and other fossils and scallop shells, etc.

Lot 205

Conchology: A Small Collection of World Seashells and Coral, to include - brain coral, Chiragra spider shell, various Sea snail shells, Orange spondylus shell, Orange spindle seashell, Green turbo marmoratu shell, polished Crown baler shell, various coral clusters, clam, etc, (qty)

Lot 206

A Palissy Style Portuguese Pottery Lobster Tureen and Cover, a similar formed as a crab, a jar surmounted by a crab and shells and a Chinese green glazed brush pot (one shelf)Lobster - 42cm long. Chip to one horn. Another small chip to main body. Crab - 19cm wide. Small chip on rim of base. Lidded pot - 11.5cm diameter. Restored chips to feet. Small chip to inner rim of cover.

Lot 266

A PAIR OF POTTERY VASES MODELLED AS NAUTILUS SHELLS ENGLISH, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY Partially decorated in pink, 26cm high Condition Report: One with large firing crack and a body crack. Both stained. The gilt rim on both badly rubbed. Otherwise no significant damage or restoration detected.Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 8516

A Gregory Bottley collectors chest containing three trays of labelled specimens to include; fossils, minerals and shells. Chest stamped Gregory Bottley & Co, 80 Church Street, Chelsea. Samples all labelled and most come with their original corresponding paper descriptions

Lot 129

A reproduction bevelled edge shaped mirror within a gilt wood ornate frame with shells and scrolls, 72 x 42cm.

Lot 366

TREASURES OF THE EARTH; twenty-eight trays of individually cased rock samples, to include Cornwall slate, quartzite, angelite, carnelian, rock crystal, tiger's eye, etc, some empty slots, but mostly full, and a quantity of loose shells and individually cased samples.

Lot 461

WW1 Military Shells & Trench Art, to consist of Edison & Swan Galvanometer Q and I tester No 22293 date 1918, 2x 18 pound shell timers, 1916 18-pound shell, trench art, 45in HOWR pot and 1916 trench art ashtray (box)

Lot 85

SET OF BRASS SCALES, on stand, along with Avery brass weights, shells and coral

Lot 197

A PINCHBECK CHATELAINE MID 18TH CENTURY Chased with reclining nudes, flowers and C-scrolls, suspending two thimble cases and an etui, the thimble cased chased with cherub masks and C-scrolls, the etui with cherubs, shells and C-scrolls, opening to a pair of scissors, a pen knife and two spoons Dimensions: 20cm long Provenance: Private Collection

Lot 131

A Naga man's apronNagalandcloth with stitched rows of cut edge cowrie shells, the top with a wood baton and the back with reed staves, 51cm high, 37cm wide.ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.cf. Julian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 273.

Lot 134

Two Naga belts with dao holdersNagalandcloth and resin with fibre and hair, one with applied cut cowrie shells and carved linear decoration to the holder, 27cm high, and the other with Job's Tear seeds and a plain holder, 29.5cm high. (2)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 245.

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