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Yoruba Benin Wedding Bronze Bracelets Bangle Set

$877.50
A 20th century Yoruba people wedding bracelet bangle set made of bronze worn on the arms or ankles, sold here as a set of three pieces with an olive tree wooden tray. Traditionally, these bangles would be worn on the arms and ankles of a woman for her wedding as a part of her dowry and the more decoration on the bangle, the greater the status and wealth of the wearer. These bronze bangles have a lovely green patina and look beautiful displayed here as a set on a wooden tray. Since this Yoruba Benin Bracelets Set is are handmade, their finish and condition vary.

Heavy Silver Plated Centerpiece By Elkington

$1,053.00
A beautiful Victorian era heavy silver plated centerpiece by Elkington & Co of Birmingham, England.  This centerpiece is decorated with mythological creatures such as griffins or panthers on the legs and flower decorated faces on the bases and branches. The legs are signed: D, Pub by Elkington & Co, April 1859. 6868 Dimensions: Height: 18.5 cm Width: 16.5 cm  

Iron Plaque of Commemorating the Deutsche Legionendenkmal 1803-1816

$936.00
Iron Plaque of Commemorating the Deutsche Legionendenkmal 1803-1816 King's German Legion which fought in the Napoleonic wars. The plaque has the following writing: Iron plaque "Legionendenkmal" 1803-1816 Cast iron memorial war plaque for the Deutsche Legion (King's German Legion) Which was formed in 1803 to fight in the Napoleonic Wars. A relief sculpture of a horse rearing above a defeated enemy - the fallen man Has lifted his shield to protect himself from the horse's hooves. The two are situated on a base that displays the Legion motto: Nec Aspera Terrent (Hardships do not deter us) above 1803-1816. The plaque is signed by H. Wedemeyer (1927, H. Wedemeyer, by Lauchhammer) Eagles on both sides say: Waterloo, Royal Scots Greys.  These were a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1707 until 1971.  The regiment had a famous cavalry charge which broke French lines and captured the French Eagle emblem flag.   Dimensions Length: 30 cm /11.8 inches Width: 24 cm / 9.4 inches Weight: 1.4 Kg / 3 lbs.

Japanese Samurai Helmet & Fan Iron Paperweight

$351.00
A Japanese paperweight of a samurai helmet and fan, made of iron, very intricate and in excellent condition.

The item is given by the Japanese Veterans Association.

The writing on the fan is translated to: Commemorate completion of the construction of Japanese Veterans Association Building

Showa 9th year (1934) March

Embalm is of the Imperial Japanese Veterans Association Dimensions Length: 13 cm / 5.11 inches Width: 9 cm / 3.54 inches Weight: 380 gr / 13.4 ounces

Samurai Katagiri Katsumoto By Mizuno Toshikata Framed Print

$468.00
A Japanese woodblock print depicting samurai warrior Katagiri Katsumoto who served the Minamoto clan and was famous as one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake, personal bodyguards to Toyotomi Hideyoshi at the Battle of Shizugatake in 1583.  The young samurai Kimura Shigenari stands beside him, looking up with a concerned expression as Katsumoto receives discomforting news that the mother of one of the shoguns that he is protecting has accused him of disloyalty and has made plans to have him killed due to the fall of the Toyotomi clan to the Tokugawa Ieyasu clan, loosing most of their territory.  Shigenari is worried about what will happen after he leaves the shogun's castle which is seen in the background and is most likely identified as Osaka castle. This woodblock print is one of a series of prints from the Foundations of Morality and Success series. With the inscriptions upper right. Stamped with a red seal lower right. Circa 1902.  Matted and framed unlike many other prints. This antique Japanese woodblock framed print of Samurai Katagiri Katsumoto By Mizuno Toshikata is in good condition for its age and is highly collectible by Japanese art and militaria collectors. Dimensions: Frame: 55.2cm x 43.8 cm /21.75 inches x 17.25 inches Image: 35.5 cm x 22.8 cm / 14 x 9 inches

Bronze Antique Double Inkwell

$193.05
A bronze antique double inkwell very nicely decorated, probably made in the 1940's. Dimensions: 24 cm x 12 cm / 9.44 inches x 4.72 inches 587 gr / 1.29 lbs.  

Two Foundry Workers Bronze Plaque

$526.50
Two foundry workers bronze plaque featuring two bare chested men pouring liquid metal, or other substance, into a cast. The style seems German 1920's with art deco and art nouveau influences. This antique bronze plaque is not signed. Dimensions: 29 cm x 29 cm / 11.41 inches x 11.41 inches 5.25 Kg / 11.57 lbs.

Bronze Plaque of Liberation of Prague by Frantisek Bilek

$327.60
The liberation of Prague is depicted here in this bronze plaque by Frantisek Bilek (1907-1985).  The liberation started as a Czechoslovak uprising against the occupying Nazi German regime between the 5th to 9th of May 1945 and later joined by the Soviet Red Army.  The plaque shows citizens and Russian soldiers fighting their way to Prague Castle which is visible in the horizon.  The date of 5-9V 1945 is on the bottom right corner (V for the fifth month). Dimensions 23 cm x 10 cm / 9 inches x 3.93 inches

Bronze Relief Plaque of Roman Soldiers and Women on Way to Ship Voyage

$468.00
A heavy bronze relief plaque of Roman soldiers and women preparing for a ship voyage.  This bronze plaque is relatively contemporary, probably from the 1920's.  Very good casting as the details are all visible and sharp.  A nice decorative Roman style bronze plaque that can add a sense of history to any surroundings.  Unsigned and unmarked, Dimensions 25.2 cm x 9.3 cm / 9.92 inches x 3.66 inches  

French Military Recognition Plaque To Mr. Benoit Barret

$468.00
A French military recognition bronze plaque to Mr. Benoit Barret for his collaboration with the Central Sports Service Of the French Armed Forces, dated November 1957.  The plaque is enclosed in the original wood box with inside satin material.  The plaque is made by the famous Drago company in Paris, specializing in military insignias and related decorations since 1920. Dimensions 17 cm x 9.5 cm / 6.7 inches x 3.74 inches Weight: 1 Kg = 2.2 lbs.

A Pair of French Medallions For Wall Hanging

$538.20
A unique and beautiful pair of French Napoleonic style medallions depicting a Greek/Roman style high ranking soldier. The medallions both have at their back rings to hand on the wall. Made of bronze with blackened metal for the background. These French Napoleonic style medallions were made probably around the 1920's.  They are unmarked. 9.5 cm diameter (3.74 inches).

British War Savings Campaign Plaque Set

$1,638.00
A set of two British War Savings Campaign plaques of the larger size of 57x33cm, one of Salute The Soldier Week 1944 and Wings For Victory Week 1943.  These are very rarely sold together as a set, in this size and this condition.  The plaques were made by De La Rue Plastics of molded Urea Formaldehyde / White Bakelite.  De Le Rue plastics company of Walthamstow London made the War Savings Campaign plaques for the War Office, and were presented to organizations and various other groups in recognition of efforts made to War Savings once attained certain savings targets. They were not awarded to individuals, so could often be seen displayed in village halls / offices, and community buildings.  The aim was to sponsor military equipment by the homefront civilian community.  Each county was set a target of money to raise and local civic leaders were presented with plaques as a reward for the fund raising efforts. The first plaque is the For Freedom - Salute The Soldier Week of 1944 featuring a British infantry soldier holding his Lee Enfield rifle with mounted bayonet showing explosions and aircraft in the background going to battle.  These were presented by the War Office. The second plaque is the Per Ardua Ad Astra - Wings For Victory Week of 1943 presented by the Air Ministry.  Per Ardua Ad Astra is a Latin phrase meaning "through adversity to the stars" which is the moto of the Royal Air Force.  This plaque features a winged warrior fighting a three-headed monster representing the enemy Axis Powers of Germany, Italy and Japan.  Below that the letter V (for Victory) is shown 5 times in Morse code. Both plaques are in excellent condition!