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German U Boat

The SS. San Jose , American Merchant Marine, United Fruit Company Freighter
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
a German U-boat during the Second World War. Signed indistinctly lower right and dated 1916
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1910s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Original Vintage WWII Poster RAF Coastal Command Lockheed Hudson Submarine Uboat
Located in London, GB
over a submarine with the German U-boat crew standing on the deck and waving a white flag of surrender
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Life Boat at Sea
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
attack on a German U-boat, and Fischer's dramatic paintings of this experience were published by Life
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1940s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Antique WWI Poster Reality Of War At Sea Ship Submarine Guerre Sur Mer
Located in London, GB
sunk and were built / Tonnage Allie coule Tonnage Allie construit, and the German U-boats sunk from
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Vintage 1910s French Posters

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Paper

Original 1942 propaganda poster by Rowland Hilder Convoy your country to victory
By Rowland Hilder
Located in PARIS, FR
, including food, weapons, and fuel, across the Atlantic while under constant threat from German U-boats. The
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1940s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

1943 Short "Sunderland" UK patrol bomber plane identification poster WW2
Located in London, GB
German U-boats in the Battle of the Atlantic. On 17 July 1940, a RAAF Sunderland (of No. 10 Squadron
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1940s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1918 original poster titled Ligue Maritime Française - Les Réalités de la Guerre
Located in PARIS, FR
German U-boats (submarines). By highlighting the significant victories of the French Navy, particularly
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1910s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

1942 Navy PBM-3 Martin "Mariner" patrol bomber identification poster WW2
Located in London, GB
were used on anti-submarine patrols, sinking their first German U-boat, U-158, on 30 June 1942. PBMs
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1940s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Mr. Gallup Delivers the Goods", Saturday Evening Post Illustration, Januar
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
winter of 1943. The "Campbell" was disabled during a successful attack on a German U-boat, and Fischer's
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1940s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Little Tolo" Saturday Evening Post Illustration, December 30, 1922
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
1943. The "Campbell" was disabled during a successful attack on a German U-boat, and Fischer's dramatic
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1930s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Herreshoff Yacht Evening Star Blueprint
Located in Norwell, MA
.” Her crew contributed to the war effort by radioing information about the locations of German U-Boats
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Vintage 1930s North American Prints

Materials

Paper

Herreshoff Yacht Evening Star Blueprint
Herreshoff Yacht Evening Star Blueprint
$2,895
H 30 in W 50 in D 3 in
RMS Laconia, signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
additional German U-boats and became known as the Laconia incident. The painting is by the very talented
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1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

RMS Laconia, signed oil painting
RMS Laconia, signed oil painting
$765 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.25 in W 22.75 in D 1 in
Formosa Patrol
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
winter of 1943. The "Campbell" was disabled during a successful attack on a German U-boat, and Fischer's
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20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Formosa Patrol
Formosa Patrol
$7,900
H 18.5 in W 42 in
Laurence Dunn, SS Zrinski (c.1925) Merchantman Tramp Steamer
By Laurence Dunn
Located in London, GB
was acquired by the Crest Shipping Co Ltd, and sunk by German U-Boat U-140 on 8 December 1940 - as SS
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1920s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache

Frank Brangwyn, Armchair for the Canadian Pacific Liner SS Empress of Britain
By Frank Brangwyn
Located in London, GB
German U-boat, U-32, managed to get by the escorts un-noticed and torpedoed the crippled Empress. She
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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Oak

HMS Newcastle In Sydney Harbor December 1956 Melbourne Olympics Royal Navy Ship
By Eric Erskine Campbell Tufnell
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
part in a dramatic search for a German U-boat and Operations Cockpit, Transom and Robson. From 1945
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Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Original "Fire Away! Buy Extra Bonds, 5th War Loan" vintage submarine poster.
By Georges Schreiber
Located in Spokane, WA
to a minefield left by a German-Nazi U Boat. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a
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1940s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Original Vintage WWII Poster Economy Save Waste Peace War Battle Of The Atlantic
By Abram Games
Located in London, GB
rest of the text on a stylised banner below. The Battle of the Atlantic between German Nazi U-Boats and
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

Materials

Paper

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Original Vintage WWII Poster RAF Coastal Command Lockheed Hudson Submarine Uboat
Located in London, GB
over a submarine with the German U-boat crew standing on the deck and waving a white flag of surrender
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1940s More Prints

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Paper

Haying
Located in Raleigh, NC
at sea when his ship was sunk by a German U-boat. In 1939 Mr. HIll submitted a lithograph titled
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1930s Realist Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Haying
Haying
H 16 in W 20 in D 3 in
Original Antique WWI Poster Reality Of War At Sea Ship Submarine Guerre Sur Mer
Located in London, GB
sunk and were built / Tonnage Allie coule Tonnage Allie construit, and the German U-boats sunk from
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1910s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Land That Time Forgot, Unframed Poster, 1974
Located in London, GB
World War I, a German U-boat sinks a British ship and takes the survivors on board. After it takes a
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20th Century British Posters

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Paper

Studio Greytak Havana Table 9 Modern Interpretation of Classic Smoking Table
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
form of steel to build submarines that could fend off the German’s U-boats. Steel production
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Stainless Steel

Original Vintage WWII Poster Economy Save Waste Peace War Battle Of The Atlantic
By Abram Games
Located in London, GB
rest of the text on a stylised banner below. The Battle of the Atlantic between German Nazi U-Boats and
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1940s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Mid-20th Century Champagne Coolers
By G. Peak Co.
Located in London, GB
1942 and was sunk by German U-boat 216 on 25 September 1942.
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Vintage 1920s English Barware

"Sinking of the Lusitania"
By Whitney Myron Hubbard
Located in Southampton, NY
largest passenger liner. The British ocean liner was torpedoed by a German U-boat and sunk May 7, 1915
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1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Photograph of the USS New York, Naval Battleship, 1914-1948 Glenview Air Station
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
of World War I. She was involved in at least two German U-boats incidents, and is the only US ship to
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Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects

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Paper

1918 Navy Patriotic Poster, "They Kept the Sea Lanes Open, " Antique WWI Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
transportation ships responsible for carrying supplies to Europe during World War I. The German U-boats struck
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Vintage 1910s American Posters

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Paper

Brass Model of a Sunderland Flying Boat
Located in London, GB
, were also heavily involved in Allied efforts to counter the threat posed by German U-boats in the
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Vintage 1940s English Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Model of a Sunderland Flying Boat
Brass Model of a Sunderland Flying Boat
H 14.5 in W 18 in D 14.75 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster P&O Viceroy Of India Gibraltar Winter Cruise Ship
Located in London, GB
torpedoed by a German U-boat submarine and sank in 1942. Printed by The Lamson Agency Ltd London. Good
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Vintage 1930s British Posters

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Paper

19th-Century British School, Portrait Of The Fully-Rigged Clan Mackenzie
Located in Cheltenham, GB
, transatlantic travel became increasingly perilous due to the presence of German U-boats patrolling the shipping
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1890s Folk Art Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Shark Hunting
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
successful attack on a German U-boat, and Fischer's dramatic paintings of this experience were published by
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1930s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Battle at Sea
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
winter of 1943. The "Campbell" was disabled during a successful attack on a German U-boat, and Fischer's
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20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Man in Rigging
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
winter of 1943. The "Campbell" was disabled during a successful attack on a German U-boat, and
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1910s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Battle in the Atlantic by Montague Dawson
By Montague Dawson
Located in New Orleans, LA
United States Victory ship — a class of American cargo ships — under attack by a German U-boat. The
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

WWII "Remember Pearl Harbor" Bandanna
Located in York County, PA
Lewis Bayly, during WWI, when he arrived with Division 8 of the Atlantic Fleet to drive off German U
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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

WWII "Remember Pearl Harbor" Bandanna
WWII "Remember Pearl Harbor" Bandanna
H 35.75 in W 35 in D 2.5 in
Lord Kitchener Silver Presentation Cup
Located in New Orleans, LA
diplomatic mission, Kitchener perished when the ship struck a mine laid by a German U-boat.
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20th Century English Serving Pieces

Rare WWII Bandanna with "Remember Pearl Harbor" Slogan
Located in York County, PA
Lewis Bayly, during WWI, when he arrived with Division 8 of the Atlantic Fleet to drive off German U
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Book Cover for "Resurrection" by Edwin Balmer, 1920
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
successful attack on a German U-boat, and Fischer's dramatic paintings of this experience were published by
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1920s Other Art Style Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A 20th Century carved wood relief by the renowned British artist Paolozzi
By Sir Eduardo Paolozzi
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
grandfather were put on a ship to Canada and drowned when it was targeted by a German U-boat. After being
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20th Century Pop Art More Art

Materials

Wood

WWII Toko 15 x 80 Binoculars circa 1940
Located in London, GB
, delivered to them via U-Boat. The binoculars have been stripped of their original paint, the cast
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

German U-Boat U-249 Surrendering Weymouth Bay
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant figurative landscape by Guy Morton (German, 1920-2001). Water color on canvas with
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1940s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

German WWII U-Boat G7A (TII) Torpedo Rear Section Prop
Located in Norwood, NJ
This unique item appears to be a portion of a German WWII U-Boat G7A (TII) torpedo rear section
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Mid-20th Century German Machine Age Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Antique Sepia Oil on Canvas Bloodhound After Sir Edwin Landseer, Signed 1915
By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Located in Melbourne, AU
sunk by a German U-boat with the loss of over a thousand civilian lives. At the same time, a new
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Vintage 1910s Australian High Victorian Paintings

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Canvas, Hardwood

World War II German U-Boat Binoculars
Located in Stamford, CT
World War II German U-Boat polished steel binoculars on WWII military tripod
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20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel

Brass Match Striker Made from German U Boat 116
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An interesting brass matchstriker made from German U boat 116 from WW1. She was commissioned into
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Vintage 1910s European More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Chest Trunk Blanket Box Royal Navy C F H Churchill
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
position 60°46'N, 16°30'W by German U-boat U-93. RanksL: 2nd Aug Mid-1914. 15 May 1917 A/S.Lt. 15 Jan
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Early 20th Century Blanket Chests

Original Vintage Travel Poster P&O Viceroy Of India Gibraltar Winter Cruise Ship
By James Greig
Located in London, GB
torpedoed by a German U-boat submarine and sank in 1942. Printed by The Lamson Agency Ltd London. Good
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1930s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare 1940s Industrial Lamp Pendants from U-Boat Base, Norway
Located in Notteroy, NO
position the Germans had several U-boat/submarine/navel bases around the coastline. Set of three dark grey
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Vintage 1940s Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

The Four Chaplains
By Alton Tobey
Located in Minneapolis, MN
12:55 a.m., a German U-boat fired a torpedo that struck Dorchester’s starboard side, below the water
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1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

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India Ink, Gouache, Board

20th Century Model of The Cutty Sark
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
avoid German U-boats during World War I. In the 1920s, she was purchased by Captain Dowman, a former
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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Erhard Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
By Erhard Söhne
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Child s Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated child's walking stick, circa 1890 in date The striking stick features an ornate silver crutch handle having a profusely embossed ...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Silver Plate

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes

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Other, Iron

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
$1,604
H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Copper, Iron

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
$188,500
H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in
Antoine-Louis Barye Bronze Saint George Dragon Slayer Sculpture Statue Verdigris
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Dayton, OH
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20th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Just Andersen, Denmark. Pewter Viking Ship Salt #1109
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique Just Andersen, Danish pewter Viking ship salt cellar. Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Circa 1920's Height 2.25 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth 1.75 inch In very good bright c...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Pewter

Antique Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful antique Japanese silk Kimono.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Textiles

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Silk Kimono
Antique Japanese Silk Kimono
$800
H 57 in W 50 in D 0.01 in
1900 Erhard and Sohne Secessionist Jugendstil Art Nouveau Copper Brass Case
By Erhard Söhne
Located in Brescia, IT
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Antique Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wiener Werkstaette Josef Hoffmann "Graben Cafe" 45 Pendant Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally a Josef Hoffmann design for the Staekelborg, Knips and for the Berta Zuckerkandl Mansion. This one was designed for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna - Comes in all sizes. ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene" Favrile Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This arresting Damascene Favrile Glass Vase bears a swirling pattern of blue and purple iridescence and ochre glass. The vase's pattern is based upon Damascus steel, whereby near eas...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Iron

19th Century English Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
English sword cane with a fine toledo blade that measures approximately 27 1/2". Triangular blade marked "Toledo" on the ricasso and is beautifully decorated with etched and fire blu...
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Antique 19th Century English Antiquities

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Brass

19th Century English Sword Cane
19th Century English Sword Cane
$2,875
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American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Sirenes Incense Burner
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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique opalescent glass 'Sirenes' liquid-incense burner bottle. Blue staining to the decoration. This model features mermaids posing around the sides. The lid has flame-like de...
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Vintage 1920s Bottles

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Silver Malacca Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1880s Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Silver

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

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$22,500
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German U Boat For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal German u boat for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every German u boat was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the German u boat you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each German u boat bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one German u boat that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berthold Muller, Johannes August Fischer and German Grobe produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a German U Boat?

Prices for a German u boat start at $240 and top out at $67,660 with the average selling for $1,292.