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Item Ships From: Europe
Antique Collection of Italian Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios
Located in London, GB
Antique collection of Italian Grand Tour plaster intaglios
Italian, Early 19th Century
Height 39.5cm, width 27cm, depth 5cm
Consisting o...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster
Dutch Colonial Period Ceylonese Guardian Lion Sculpture – 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
18th-Century Dutch Ceylonese Guardian Lion Sculpture with Inlaid Eyes
Sri Lanka (Dutch Ceylon), circa 1700–1790
Hand-carved Nadun wood (Pericopsis mooniana), inlaid eyes
Dimensions: ...
Category
18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
USSR Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ("Big Eye"). 1950
s.
Located in Canterbury, England
ussian Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ref PNB-2 (nHe-2)
These so called "big eye" Binoculars were primarily used by Russian patrol, and border guards as well a...
Category
1950s Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Some Like It Hot
Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1959
Located in Devon, GB
Billy Wilder's timeless screwball comedy "Some Like It Hot" needs no introduction - with it's non-stop action, smutty one-liners, sexual innuendo and skilful blend of high and low co...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
Breakfast at Tiffany
s
Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1961
By Robert E. McGinnis
Located in Devon, GB
In the pantheon of American movie posters, it doesn't get more iconic than this - the spectacular US one-sheet poster for 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. Designed by legendary poster artis...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
La Dolce Vita
Original Vintage French Movie Poster by Yves Thos, 1960
By Yves Thos
Located in Devon, GB
Opening with the striking panorama of a statue of Christ suspended by helicopter, flying across the city of Rome, Federico Fellini’s epic satire 'La Dolce Vita' charted seven episode...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
The Wicker Man
Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 1974
Located in Devon, GB
Bearing the tagline 'An island lost to unspeakable terrors of pagan rituals!' this scarce Australian one sheet displays by far the best poster artwork produced for the 1970 cult Brit...
Category
1970s Australian Post-Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
Bronze Figure Of A Winged Putto (probably Eros) Circa 1550–1600
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Bronze Figure Of A Winged Putto (probably Eros) Circa 1550–1600"
North Italian Renaissance Bronze Figure of a Winged Putto (Possibly Eros)
Attributed to a Paduan or Venetian workshop, ca. 1550–1600
Cast bronze with dark brown patina and signs of verdigris; formerly winged; mounted on a threaded base; both hands drilled for original attributes.
Height: 10.6 cm
Width (hand to hand): 8.5 cm
This finely cast bronze figure represents a dancing or airborne putto, likely an allegorical figure such as Eros or a cherubic spirit, originally intended as a functional decorative element — possibly for a lamp, inkwell, or ceremonial vessel. The figure is modeled with dynamic balance, standing on one leg with both arms extended, and was once fitted with separately cast wings, now missing, as evidenced by deep, symmetrical sockets on the upper back.
The facial modeling is serene and idealized, with softly rounded cheeks, almond-shaped eyes, and structured curls in a distinctly Renaissance style, reminiscent of the North Italian tradition of Andrea Riccio...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Woodstock – Music from the Original Soundtrack and More (Cotillion Records, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Triple LP (SD 3-500). The very first official release documenting the 1969 Woodstock Festival, issued less than a year after the legendary event. This historic 3-record set captures the raw energy, spirit, and countercultural ethos of Woodstock, featuring some of the most iconic performances of the era. Among its highlights are Jimi Hendrix’s groundbreaking rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, Joe Cocker’s electrifying With a Little Help from My Friends, and Richie Havens’ moving Freedom.
This edition is autographed on the cover by multiple artists, elevating it from a cornerstone album into a unique collector’s treasure that directly connects to the festival’s legacy.
Featured artists include:
John B. Sebastian
Canned Heat...
Category
1970s American Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
$2,305 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Wooden Wall Intercom Telephone Switchboard by L.M. Ericsson Type HA 100
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Sweden, SE
The Intercom telephone by AB L.M. Ericsson, model HA 100/15 with the RE 6000 handset, is a striking example of early 20th century engineering and design. This model belongs to the so...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
School slate blackboard, made in Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
School slate blackboard, made in Italy, 1970s
Metal frame.
Good condition, adjustable.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Slate, Metal
Rare Mercury Glass Holiday Christmas Ornament Antique German Money Bag, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this antique German glass ornament. The unique design features a money bag, perf...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
Taxi Driver
Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1976
Located in Devon, GB
Set amidst the moral decay of New York City following the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal, Martin Scorsese's 1976 psychological thriller "Taxi Driver" starred Robert De Niro as a l...
Category
1970s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Extremely Rare Judaica Tzedakah Synagoge Charity Box 16th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This 16th century Tzedakah Charity Box is an incredibly rare and unique museum quality piece. It’s made out of walnut wood and has an original 16th century silk material all over it from outside as well as in the inside, bronze plug in the front and the Star of David with two lions from the left and right side of the Star. There are also two round bronze handles to lift the box from both sides. The Tzedakah Box...
Category
16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol
Late 18th century, Mexican
With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forward sections polygonal and inlaid with silver fronds, octagonal breeches with silver foliage on the flats either side, a broad silver band at the rear, foliate engraved tangs, characteristic locks with fluted mount beneath the pan enclosing the steel-spring, full stocks inlaid with silver panels secured by silver pins and pierced and engraved with foliage inhabited by monsters, birds and a pair of rabits, the last forward of the trigger-guards, and studded with further silver pins.
The fore-ends en suite and each inlaid with a silver panel pierced and engraved as a double-headed eagle, foliate engraved silver side-plates each pierced for an iron belt hook...
Category
18th Century Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Honorary Uniform, Order of Malta. Spain, possibly around the beginning of the 20
Located in Madrid, ES
Honorary Uniform, Order of Malta. Spain, possibly around the beginning of the 20th century.
Blue jacket or coat and trousers, the first of which bears the label of the Félix del Hie...
Category
20th Century Spanish Other Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1991, Hans Henrik Hansen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Every year a well-known Danish artist designs the Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament. In its many incarnations over the years it has become a tradition representative of Danish handcrafts - and a much-loved decorations in many homes. The 1991 Christmas Mobile, "Christmas Deer", is the 8th in the captivating series from Georg Jensen. Once again, a Danish designer has sought inspiration in the classic Scandinavian...
Category
1990s Danish Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Circa 1920 Pair of Egyptian Tourist Mummy or Coffin Caucus Panels Grand Tour
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Pair of circa 1920/30 tourist souvenirs of Egyptian coffin or mummy caucuses, featuring intricate hieroglyphs and depictions of deities, a common characteristic of ancient Egyptian f...
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Terracotta
Public Enemy
It Takes A Nation of Millions
Original Vintage Poster, 1988
Located in Devon, GB
Prolific American hip-hop group Public Enemy's Chuck D and Flavor Flav appear behind bars in a photograph by Glen E. Friedman on this sought after original Def Jam promotional poster...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
100-Record Retro American Seeburg Select-O-Matic V-200 Jukebox
Located in London, GB
100-Record Retro American Seeburg Select-O-Matic V-200 Jukebox,
American, c. 1955
Dimensions: Height 149cm, width 91cm, depth 68cm
This stylish vinyl jukebox is a classic American Select-O-Matic V-200 by Seeburg. Inspired by car design, the coin operated jukebox features a distinctive metal exterior, with the front appearing almost like a car grill. The cabinet form features painted burgundy and turquoise accents, brass metal fixtures, shiny chrome trim, and a large glass dome. The mechanism features burgundy record rack side covers and strong 'High Fidelity' sound system. This revolutionary mechanism plays 45 RPM records vertically using two separate needles, allowing the jukebox to play both A and B sides of 100 different records without flipping. All the labels are displayed in a rotating title barrel, which includes great names including Billy Fury, Dusty Springfield...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Austro-Hungarian period safe F. WERTHEIM
C. with key, 1800s
By Alfred Wertheimer
Located in Manzano, IT
Austro-Hungarian period safe F. WERTHEIM & C. with key, 1800s
Style
Vintage
Periodo del design
Before 1890s
Production Period
Before 1890s
Year Manufactured
1800
Maker
Wertheim & C.
...
Category
Early 1800s Austrian Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Qui Etes-Vous, Polly Maggoo?
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for The 1966 French New Wave film
Qui Etes-Vous, Polly Maggoo? This film was directed by William Klein and starred Sami Frey, Grayson Hall and Donyale...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare Louis Vuitton cabin trunk covered in leather. Dating to the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide. These all-leather trunks were made by special order and Louis Vuitton used...
Category
20th Century French Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s Art Deco pyramid box bag, a beautiful design. I can't sing the praises of this bag enough, it's an absolute delight. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Una Lettera all
alba / Letter at Dawn / Cocaine
Located in London, GB
Original Belgian film poster for the 1948 Italian drama film about a cocaine trafficker.
This film was released in Belgium with the title changed to Cocaine.
The film was directed ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Dutch Je Maintiendrai World War Two Peace Biscuit Tin
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce vintage Dutch ‘Je Maintiendrai’ ( I will maintain) WWII peace commemorative large biscuit tin dating from around 1945. The tin of large, tall cylindrical shape has its origi...
Category
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Tin
Old Large 5 Gallon Gas Station Oil Can Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Petroliana find 5 gallon zinc galvanized metal gas and oil can. Condition shows some dents and dings present. Vintage patina with rusty finish. A great piece for your garage,...
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, England
A very rare and well preserved World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 brass artillery director theodolite gun sight, (reference no.5 mk1) complete with wooden transit case. ...
Category
1910s Other Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gold Mounted
Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the lid applied with cast and enamelled floral decoration, the lid opens with a push-button. Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife...
Category
19th Century French Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold
The Beatles
A Hard Day
s Night
Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 1964
Located in Devon, GB
Printed in stunning stone lithography, this incredibly rare Australian three-sheet poster advertised The Beatles' first full-length feature film 'A Hard Day's Night,' which followed ...
Category
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
Exclusive Royal SPOON Sterling Silver Coronation Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case of antique valuable royal sterling silver Spoon. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Spoon case.
Celebrating the 1977 Coronation Jubilee of Quee...
Category
1970s British Art Deco Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$475 Sale Price
79% Off
19th Century Old Study Camera in Oak Wood with Height Adjustable and Brake
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing late 19th century French oak camera from Spain.
Made in oak and gold metal and in its color.
Beautiful piece of decoration.
Measures: Adjustable height 55.11in-66.92in.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of His Ship when recommissioned for Foreign Service i...
Category
1820s English Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass.
On the brass it reads: AER
But the some letters are h...
Category
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Coat of Arms of the Netherlands, Including Coats of Arms of the Provinces, 1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Je Mantiendrai'. Coat of arms of the Netherlands, also includes coats of arms of the individual Dutch provinces. This print origi...
Category
1860s Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
$115 Sale Price
20% Off
Lot of Four Tinsel Christmas Ornaments Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of four feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sittin...
Category
Early 20th Century German Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
In Memory of Jacko" the Champion Ratter circa 1850 Taxidermy Dog Interest
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather curios Victorian diorama of "Jacko" the ratter c.1850, a plaster model of a terrier presented in a period glass dome mounted with its original ebonised stand. Jacko is mounted on a purple velvet cushion with gold threaded decoration. Mounted between his feet is a circular silver medal, the obverse inscribed 'In memory of Jacko, the Champion Terrier 14 lb Weight', the reserve inscribed 'Presentation Medal to Canine Fancier and M.P.R. Jemmy Shaw London 1852',
The diorama came from the collection of Jack Webb (1923-2019), London.
Jemmy Elton Shaw, also known as Jimm and James was a 19th century pioneer fancier of the early dog show days, a promoter of dog fighting and rat-baiting contests, a breeder of Old English bulldogs, bull terriers and toy terriers...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster, Pine, Glass
Set of Three Vintage Halloween Squeaker Toy Noise Maker - Fun
Colorful Devil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The colorful orange face on this old Halloween noise makers are obvious devils. Each has sinister eyes and a smile that shouldn’t be trusted. There is a s...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
Rare Antique Advertising Display – Belgian Manufacture Of Floreffe – Complete
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Rare Antique Advertising Display – Belgian Manufacture Of Floreffe – Complete & Original"
An exceptionally rare and visually striking early 20th-century advertising display from the...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Other Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Bruce Springsteen Original Concert Poster for LA Sports Arena, 1980
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce oversized concert poster for a run of four shows by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's at the Los Angeles Sports Arena from 30 October to 3 November 1980 in support o...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Italian vintage red and white road cones, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian vintage red and white road cones, 1960s.
Traffic signals or cones with conical rubber structure and square support and with a hole in the upper ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Cool Hand Luke
Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
An uber cool Australian Daybill for the 1967 American prison drama 'Cool Hand Luke' starring Paul Newman in an Oscar nominated performance as the titular anti-hero, a free spirited prisoner who refuses to conform to the system, as indicated by the poster's tagline "The man... and the motion picture that simply do not conform." Acclaimed as one of the key movies of the 1960s, the film's anti-establishment ethos touched a nerve during a time of growing opposition to the Vietnam War. The Australian Daybill was printed using stone lithography based on US artist James Bama...
Category
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Traditional Vintage French Soda Syphon, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional French soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
Category
1970s French Rustic Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
$461 Sale Price
52% Off
Antique Costume Print of a Dutch Woman from Broek in Waterland, 1817
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Woman of Broeck'. Old costume print depicting a woman of Broek in Waterland, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'The Costume of the Netherlands...
Category
19th Century Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
$249 Sale Price
20% Off
WWII Ship
s Bell from the Minesweeper HMS Queen of Thanet, Dated 1941
Located in London, GB
A WWII ship's bell from the Royal Navy minesweeper HMS Queen of Thanet, dated 1941.
Pendant number J-30.
Diameter: 27cm - 10 ½ inches.
Height: 28 cm - 11 inches.
HMS Queen of Thanet (J30), formerly HMS Melton, was a Racecourse-class minesweeper of the Royal Navy. She was built by William Hamilton & Company in Port Glasgow, Scotland. Melton was launched in March 1916 with the pennant number 898. During World War I she served with the Auxiliary Patrol. Post-war she was transferred to the Mine Clearance Service.
Between the wars Melton was sold to Hughes Bolckow Shipbreaking Co in 1927. She was bought by The New Medway Steam Packet Company in 1929 and converted for excursion work on the River Medway and River Thames. She was renamed Queen of Thanet. For the next twelve years she could be found working from Sheerness and Southend. Regular excursions took her to Gravesend, Margate, Clacton and Dover as well as cross-channel voyages to Calais, Boulogne and Dunkirk.
In September 1939 she was requisitioned by the Admiralty for minesweeping duties once more and commissioned as HMS Queen of Thanet, pennant number J30. In May 1940 she took part in the Dunkirk evacuation rescuing 4,000 men in four trips. Of that number, 2,000 were transferred from the ex-LNER steamer Prague, after the latter had been damaged by near misses from shells and dive bombers off Gravelines. For Operation Overlord in June 1944 she was stationed at Selsey as the Mulberry Despatch Control Ship. After the war she was returned in 1946 to her owners to recommence excursion work around the Thames Estuary.
In January 1949 she was sold to Red Funnel and transferred to Southampton. After refitting at Thorneycroft's yard at Northam she was commissioned in the spring as the company's second Solent Queen. For the next two years she operated excursions from Southampton in the summer. In June 1951 while slipped for survey and repair, she caught fire and was written off as a constructive loss. She was scrapped by Dover Industries Ltd at Dover Eastern Docks in 1951
Literature on HMS Queen of Thanet see: Conway's All The World's Fighting Ships...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Parafernalia Pen, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Parafernalia Pen.
Includes its original box.
Excellent condition.
Category
1990s Italian Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
$76 Sale Price / item
20% Off
George III Rare Bronze Cased Chronology of the Sovereigns of England
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and very interesting antique Georgian bronze medallion cased set of printed discs titled CHRONOLOGY OF THE SOVEREIGNS OF ENGLAND and believed to have been produced around 1815...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Attack of the 50ft. Woman
Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1958
By Reynold Brown
Located in Devon, GB
Starring Allison Hayes, William Hudson, and Yvette Vickers, the film tells the story of Nancy Archer, a wealthy but troubled woman who encounters an alien and subsequently grows to a...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
Rare early 20th century French tin metal soldier’s family’s donation box
Located in London, GB
Rare early 20th century French tin metal soldier’s family’s donation box.
Dimensions: H 20” x W 16” x D 4”
Weight: 4kg
Date: Circa 1915
Origin: France
M...
Category
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
19th Century Noble Gilt wooden Family photo Frame, American History
Located in Delft, NL
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...
Category
19th Century North American Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fruitwood
Lot of 7 Tinsel Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of 7 feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting o...
Category
Early 20th Century German Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
Georgian Pearlware Treaty of Paris Commemorative Pottery Jug 1814
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Georgian pearlware pottery jug commemorating the Treaty of Paris on 30th May, 1814.
The Treaty of Paris ended the Napoleonic wars between France and Great Britain, Russia, A...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pearlware
Antique glass Christmas ornament, Czechoslovakia, 1950s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful hand-painted and blown glass Christmas tree ornament
Will make a striking addition to your holiday decor or a collector's item for Christmas lovers
Original condition with ...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Silhouette framed Miniature XIX° Siècle
Located in Bilzen, BE
A miniature silhouette in a papier-mâché frame with convex glass
Not signed
11 x 13 cm, interior 5.8 x 7.4 cm
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
20th Century Automathic Piano-Pianola from France
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Luché "ELCE" mechanical piano, France.
Roller and crank in perfect working condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
$11,529 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
The radio is in fully functional.
Dimensions:
43 D x 120 W x 111 H
It is in good vintage condition, however,...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Meat Slicer, Made By Berkel
By Berkel 2
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare meat slicer made by one of the most famous manufacturers: Berkel, Holland. This model is an H9 and comes in two parts, the base which can be removed from the main machine and ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Naval Binoculars USSR, 20mmx 100mm Magnification, Cold War Period, 1970
s.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb and very rare set of naval binoculars, with ultra high magnification, these were designed primarily for use in naval and maritime operations, and also from port. The 20x mag...
Category
1970s Vintage Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
19th Century Silver Gilt Presentation Casket Awarded to Alderman Abel Heywood
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
An Elkington & Company Silver Gilt Presentation Casket
Hall Marked for Birmingham, 1891 and the maker; the casket, in the Victorian Gothic manner, with cluster columns at the angles...
Category
1890s English Gothic Revival Antique Europe Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Vermeil
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