Pair of Presentation Curling Stones

A charming later 19th century Lit De Presentation - Presentation Bed from Venice, Italy. Such a wonderful piece was used to formally "present" the infant at his baptism. This bed wil...

A original mid-century German ice stock made of turned fruitwood and a iron ring. The "Icestocksport" (Eisstockschießen) is also known as ‘Bavarian curling’ due to its similarity to...

Large antique print of the presentation of Mary. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

Believed to have originated from the collection of a South American diplomat, the exquisiteness of this presentation sword conveys its ownership by ...

Curling Bonspiel trophy stand-up ashtray, early 1960s, The stand is maple with two curling brooms holding the top ashtray with the base mounted on a turned base and centered by a curling stone. The stand is made of maple, with a black glass ashtray...

The map displays the province of Huelva, located in the southwestern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in Spain, as of the year 1901. It outlines various geographic and m...

An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or sabers from China. These are no ordinary swords. These unusual swords were probably int...

Author: Greene, Graham. Title: A Sort of Life. Publisher: London: The Bodley Head, 1971. Description: first edition presentation copy. 1 vol., inscribed on the front blank endleaf "For George Barker...

This cased presentation half hull model is of the first winner of the America’s Cup, the schooner America. The copper coloured bottom is painted with black topsides and has a finely carved garland around the bow. There are two stump masts, a caprail and bowsprit. It is set on a mahogany backboard with a Bakelite name plaque engraved ‘Schooner Yacht ‘America’ Scale ¼ = 1 foot to W.G.J. from G.L.W’. A label identifies the case maker as ‘Lambert Picture Frame Manufacturer, 34 Albert Gate, Hyde Park, S.W.’ and another describes the model, including the fact that the case was added in 1903. It then explains the initials W.G.J. and G.L.W. ‘This model was presented by G.L.Watson to W.G.Jameson. George L.Watson was one of England’s leading yacht designers. He designed four America’s Cup Challengers which included: Thistle, Valkyrie, Valkyrie II and Shamrock II. He also designed the King’s Britannia, and the Kaiser’s Meteor. William G.Jameson was probably the most successful amateur helmsman in the U K in the 1880’s and the 1890’s. Jameson introduced Lord Dunraven to yacht racing in 1887. Dunraven was to build three challengers for the America’s Cup, all designed by G.L.Watson. Jameson in 1892 acted as an adviser to the Prince of Wales and introduced him to Watson who designed his Britannia. Jameson also advised Thomas Lipton in his Shamrock II challenge. Clearly, Watson and Jameson worked closely throughout their careers. Scottish, 1887. Provenance: 1887 George L. Watson presented this half hull to William G. Jamieson 1903 Unknown owner(s) thence The Glen Foster Collection 1999 Hyland Granby Antiques, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts 2002 The Kelton Collection of Maritime Art & Artifacts Probably the most famous racing yacht ever built, and the first winner of the America’s Cup, this schooner, designed by James and George Steers, was built by a syndicate of New York Yacht Club members to sail to England. The purpose of this visit was twofold: to show off U.S. shipbuilding skills and make money through competing in regattas. Only launched on 3rd May 1851, she had crossed the Atlantic and won the 53-mile race around the Isle of Wight by 22nd August that same year. America was captained by Richard Brown, who was a skilled member of the Sandy Hook Pilots group, renowned worldwide for their expertise and speed in manoeuvering schooner-rigged pilot boats...

A Handbook of the American Wing: Opening Exhibition by R.T.H. Halsey, and Charles O. Cornelius (Assistant Curator in the Department of Decorative Arts.) New York: Metropolitan Museum...