182nd Auction—Collector's Part I

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Historia Auktionshaus

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182nd Auction—Collector's Part I

Historia Auktionshaus

4200 - Lot of approx. 100 mini books from the GDR, mid-20th century. Various titles, mostly in very good condition, with original slipcases, etc. Up to approx. 10 x 10 cm. Packaged in a cardboard box measuring approx. 31 x 31 x 15 cm

4201 - Bose Wave Music System, radio with CD player and built-in speakers. Includes remote control. Functionality tested. Shows signs of use. Dimensions: approx. 37 x 22 x 10.5 cm

4202 - Bose Wave Music System, radio with CD player and built-in speakers. Includes remote control. Functionality tested. Shows signs of use. Includes what appears to be the original owner's manual and various extra cables. Dimensions: approx. 37 x 22 x 10.5 cm

4203 - Bose Acoustimass system with a large subwoofer and a pair of cube speakers, likely Series I, USA, pre-1990. Functionality not tested. Subwoofer approx. 51 x 32 x 20 cm, twin Cube speakers approx. 19 x 12 x 9 cm

4204 - Walking stick with a figurative silver handle, first half of the 20th century, classic shape, ebonized wooden shaft, handle marked “800” with a moon and crown and the maker’s mark “FS.” The end of the handle is shaped as a fully sculpted dog’s head with oak leaves. Length: 96 cm

4205 - Large collection of books, 18th–19th centuries, a moving box full of decorative bindings, mostly leather with gold embossing. From the library of Oberlauterbach Castle, Rottenburg. Each measures approximately 23 x 19 x 6 cm

4206 - A collection of religious and theological books, 17th to 19th centuries. In period bindings, mostly leather. Various titles, including 2 Bibles, etc. Some are in poorer condition; title pages are missing, etc. Please inspect in person. Dimensions: approx. 33 x 22 x 9 cm

4207 - A collection of approximately 250 labels, mostly from France in the mid-20th century, featuring various designs on paper, primarily of wine and other beverages. Most are in good condition. Up to approximately 15 x 15 cm

4208 - Large silk shawl (mantón), Spain, ca. 1930; silk crepe richly embroidered with roses, vines, and leaves; fringes on each side. Shawl (excluding fringes) approx. 120 x 120 cm; fringes approx. 40 cm each

4209 - Large Art Nouveau tablecloth, circa 1910, fabric (linen?), polychrome with typical geometric motifs and stylized roses. Approx. 200 x 160 cm

4210 - Large figurative business card dish, Denmark, 1930s, bronze with a brown-green patina. Two small, fully sculpted putti are mounted on the finial. Marked on the underside “H F Aegte Bronce Ildfast” and inscribed with “Frafar 15.11.1938.” Diameter approx. 30.5 cm, height 11 cm

4212 - Large Art Nouveau-style table centerpiece, second half of the 20th century, white metal with a bronze finish and ceramic inlays, polychrome floral decoration. Central figure of a woman in a flowing gown. Bowls and a vase element on the sides and above. Total height: 61 cm

4213 - Balance figure or pendulum figure, 20th/21st century, polychrome-painted iron. Sailor in a rowboat. Mounted on a stand; moves via a counterweight. Signed, height 43 cm

4214 - Large Persian jug, ca. 19th century, tin-plated copper. Embossed and chiseled decoration covering the entire surface. Floral motifs; various animals in cartouches. Heavily constructed. Scratched and slightly dented. Handle detached at the bottom. H. 50 cm

4215 - Very large beer mug with pewter trim, first half of the 20th century, blue-glazed ceramic, geometric decoration, various base marks featuring a hexagram, likely for J. L. Knoedgen. Also marked “1887.” Glaze chipped in several places; height 21 cm

4218 - Stereo microscope, mid-20th century. Manufacturer: Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar, No. 517163. Heavy-duty base with an extended arm; height and angle adjustable. Eyepieces: 18x; 3 objectives: 1x, 2x, 12x. Heavy-duty construction. Height: approx. 30 cm, length: 48 cm

4219 - Cartier lighter, 1990s, silver-plated metal. Cap with Trinity rings. Marked and numbered 02025 on the bottom. Functionality tested. Signs of wear. L. 7 cm. In original box, which measures 10 x 6.5 x 3 cm

4220 - St. Dupont ballpoint pen, 2nd half of the 20th century, No. 58CFV6, gold-plated barrel, mechanism somewhat malfunctioning, refill not secure. Length 13.5 cm, with papers in original case, which is stained on the inside. Case approx. 19.5 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm

4221 - Mamruman ballpoint pen and lighter, mid-1980s, gold-colored metal. Includes receipt in original case, which measures approx. 16 x 7 x 2 cm

4222 - Hermes "Caléche" Eau de Toilette, second half of the 20th century, glass bottle in its original box, 120 ml, ref. 5.604. Dimensions: approx. 14.5 x 5 x 5 cm

4223 - Baltic amber, butterscotch-colored, one side cut and polished, otherwise largely in its natural state. Approx. 9 x 6 x 3 cm, approx. 101 g.

4225 - Cabinet of Curiosities object: goblet, 19th century or earlier, red marble, cut, carved, and polished; polygonal exterior; relief decoration with tendrils and rocaille motifs; rim with minimal original wear; diameter 8 cm, height 9 cm

4226 - 4 small liqueur glasses, 20th/21st century, carved and polished spinach-green jade, partially translucent. 3 are identical; one is slightly differently shaped. Diameter at top: 4 cm; height: 7 cm

4229 - Qajar-period Persian ceramic tile, 19th century or earlier, polychromatic painting with floral motifs, glazed. Includes wall mount. Approx. 19 x 19 cm

4230 - Doll with a porcelain head, circa 1900. Real hair. Head marked on the back for Schönau & Hoffmeister of Burgstädt, Saxony. Model No. 5800. With sleeping eyes, glass. Dress and petticoat from the period, partly with fine bobbin lace trim. Partly somewhat stained. L. 43 cm

4231 - Bust, first half of the 20th century, wax, hollow, face finely sculpted, on a slender pedestal. Height: 29 cm

4232 - 2 Russian lacquer boxes, 20th century, with delicate, traditional lacquer painting on the hinged lid, signed and inscribed, approx. 13 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm

4233 - Erzgebirge music box, mid-20th century, carved wood, painted. Rotating nativity scene, with flying angels above it. Joseph is missing—he’s probably gone to get cigarettes. The mechanism works only hesitantly, but the music plays. Dusty. Height: 25 cm

4234 - Memento Mori skull, 19th/20th century or earlier, carved from bone with silver mounting, crown with cross and hanging loop. Mounting stamped “925.” Height: 5 cm

4236 - Anatomical teaching model of a human (?) foot (?), 20th century, plastic with metal clips and similar components. Only four toes. One piece, used, length 24 cm.

4237 - Business card tray, late 19th century, marble base with a bronze figure of a boy resting on top. Tray formerly used, restored. Heavily constructed. Diameter up to 19 cm

4239 - Haribo tin box, 19th century, embossed sheet iron, chest-shaped. Stamped “Haribo Lakritzen” on the bottom. Historicist relief decoration on all sides featuring cherubs, vines, etc. Worn, with minimal dents. Approx. 20 x 13 x 12 cm

4240 - 2 photo albums, second half of the 19th century, loose-leaf albums, primarily containing studio portraits, each about two-thirds full. Leather bindings; 1 with a brass plaque, 1 in leather with floral embossing. Clasps intact. Dimensions: approx. 27 x 27 x 8 cm

4244 - 3 bottle opener sets, 20th/21st century, 1 x Screwpull LM-350P in good condition, still sealed. 1 x Screwpull with brown plastic handles. 1 x in a wooden box with plenty of accessories. Box measures approx. 27 x 22 x 8 cm

4246 - Cigarette case, late 19th century, birch wood with silver fittings. Hinged lid, featuring a central relief depiction of a castle with a distinctive tower, marked with a moon, a crown, and “800.” Corner elements feature historicist decoration. Case measures approx. 15 x 9 x 4 cm

4247 - Curiosity cabinet piece or seashell souvenir, 19th century; carved seashell mounted on a bronze base. Relief carving depicting a side view of a woman in the classical style. Mounted on a three-legged base; bronze with a green patina. Traces of paint on the shell. Total height: 18 cm

4248 - Large promotional bottle, “Factice,” featuring a sculpture inspired by Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002), late 20th century, glass with plastic. Large glass body; on the plastic lid, two winding, colorful snakes. The sculpture is somewhat wobbly but secure. Total height: 36 cm

4250 - 6 matching door sets, late 19th century, brass/bronze. 6 pairs of door handles with an additional 6 T-handles and the 12 matching fittings for the door locks. A complete set from the Gründerzeit period. Rare. Handles up to 12 cm long

4251 - 1 Historicist door handle, late 19th century, blackened cast iron. A fully three-dimensional depiction of a hand wearing a gauntlet, grasping the handle. Heavy construction, length approx. 14.5 cm

4253 - 6 pewter plates, circa 1800 and older. Some vary in shape; some feature monogram engravings or similar on the rim. Old pewter marks on the reverse. Some are chipped or dented. Signs of wear. Diameter up to approx. 25 cm

4256 - Kerosene lamp, 19th century, cast metal with frosted glass. Cup-shaped base with historicist relief decoration. Fixed tank and frosted glass shade; brass fittings. Overall height (including windscreen): 42 cm

4261 - Assortment of pewter figurines, 19th/20th centuries. Approx. 110 small, fully formed figurines, hand-painted in multiple colors. British, French, and other soldiers; infantry in battle, etc. Extensive collection—please view in person. Neatly sorted in boxes measuring 10 x 8 x 3 cm

4270 - 2 illustrated books, “Hommage à Pablo Picasso” and “Hommage à Marc Chagall,” both published in 1976 by Ebeling Verlag, Luxembourg. Each includes an original lithograph by the artist! Each has a cloth-bound cover with a dust jacket. Approx. 32 x 25 cm

4272 - Assortment of tin figures, 19th/20th century, flat figures painted in multiple colors. Includes soldiers, cavalry, and infantry. Some are damaged; a few have handles up to about 5 cm in height.

4275 - Samovar, Russia, 19th century, brass. Movable handles attached to the sides with wooden grips. Lid bearing the manufacturer’s mark, Moscow 1888. Comes with a certificate in Cyrillic from 1985. Restored and in good condition, height 50 cm

4276 - 2 boxes, late 19th century. 1 made of solid oak, with an inlaid panel and compartmentalized interior. Key without lock. Approx. 35 x 24 x 12 cm. 1 x fine veneer work with burl wood elements. Inlaid scrollwork and monogram on the lid. Lock with key, but non-functional. Approx. 33 x 21 x 15 cm

4277 - Art Nouveau letter box, Germany, ca. 1910. Brass body with wooden inlays in the typical Art Nouveau style, likely by Erhard & Söhne. Curved handles on the sides. Compartments inside. Lid slides open toward the back. Minimally repaired, approx. 23 x 17 x 10 cm

4278 - Letter opener, France, 19th/20th century, gilded bronze. Relief decoration in the Empire style. The handle features a profile view of Napoleon. The handle bears an illegible mark. Length: 24.5 cm

4280 - Writing desk, c. 18th century, veneered wood, sides with fine inlay work, hinged lid, interior on all sides with unvarnished marquetry. Lock plate c. 19th century. A later addition? Missing sections. Wormholes. Stress crack. Dimensions: approx. 31 x 24 x 19 cm

4281 - Music box by Käthe Wohlfahrt, Germany, circa 2000, hand-painted wood. Large garden scene featuring many figures by a pond with a pagoda. Mechanism does not play. Height: 31 cm. Comes in an elaborate shipping box made of wood with hinged doors. Box dimensions: approx. 33 x 21 x 21 cm

4283 - Pair of side vases, 19th century, cast metal with a bronze finish on a wooden base. Neoclassical relief decoration featuring bows, floral garlands, and mascarons. Each has a small brass insert in the opening. Height: 32 cm

4284 - Pilot's suitcase, second half of the 20th century, leather with brass hardware marked "Presto," combination locks. Interior compartments; interior lining partially loose in places. Solid construction. Dimensions: approx. 46 x 34 x 16 cm

4285 - Large collection of postcards, mostly from the first half of the 20th century, featuring various subjects, primarily landscapes, buildings, and the like. A great many feature scenes from Worpswede. Most have been mailed. Many are in sleeves. Uncounted. Stack height approx. 16 cm

4289 - Frank Zappa concert poster, 1970s. Offset print on paper. “Frank Zappa + The Mothers” concert on March 4, 1976, at the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin. Previously folded, slight discoloration along the edges, small tear at the bottom, discolored. Approx. 83 x 59 cm

4293 - Storefront mannequin, 1930s, molded with spray-painted decoration, details hand-painted. Attached eyelashes made of real hair (?). Model number 1002 on top. Slightly worn and damaged, with fine cracks. H. 55 cm

4295 - Tippco TCO fire truck, Germany, mid-20th century, painted sheet metal. Classic ladder truck; marked “Tippco” and “TCO 012” on the hood. “Made in U.S. Zone Germany” on the door. Length: approx. 30 cm

4296 - 3 candlesticks, 19th century and older, brass. 1 disc-shaped candlestick, 1 bell-shaped candlestick, and a brass sheet candlestick with embossed decoration featuring floral and geometric elements. Partially scratched and minimally dented, height up to 20 cm

4298 - Art Deco pewter candlestick, Germany, circa 1930. Round base with a hammered finish, tapered shaft, two curved arms. Marked on the underside with an undeciphered manufacturer’s mark, “Handarbeit,” and “FZINN.” Height: 30 cm

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