Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna Paris Visit Souvenir Glass
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Pre 1900 item# 751262
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$575
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A wonderful and extremely rare enameled glass beaker bearing the portrait of Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna on the occasion of her visit to Paris in 1896. Alexandra accompanied her husband, Czar Nicholas II to dedicate the Pont Alexandre III across the Seine. Alexandra is wearing the traditional kokoshnik, a veil, long strands of pearls and a white gown. The portrait is surrounded by gilt lettering, "Souvenir Octobre 1896/Impératrice Alexandra Féodorovna". A matching glass with the Czar's portrait was also produced. The glass is nice quality and was probably produced by Legras under the name St-Denis. The use of thick enamels and speckled gilding is typical of the Art Nouveau works produced by this reknowned glasshouse. We've had quite a number of Nicholas/Alexandra pieces over the years, but this is the first example of this particular item we've seen.Origin: France, 1896. Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks, no enamel damage. Size: 3-5/8" tall.
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King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra Staffordshire Plates
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Pre 1910 item# 415671
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Very uncommon pair of transfer-printed pottery plates depicting King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Their royal majesties are surrounded by an ornate border of roses. The edges of the plates are scalloped and molded. The plates are glazed in a brilliant gold color that contrasts beautifully with the grays and blacks of the transfer print. The backs are marked "J.W. Reid & Co., London, Ontario, England" and "His Majesty King Edward VII" and "Her Majesty Queen Alexandra".Origin: England, ca. 1905. Condition: excellent, except for a 1/4" flake on the bottom of the rim of the Edward plate. Size: 10" diameter.
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King George V Coronation Sterling Pin Cushion
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Pre 1920 item# 20201
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$150
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A simply wonderful piece of English royalty memorabilia. A sterling silver replica of the English throne and the anointing spoon rest atop a replica of the velvet pillow upon which the crown is carried in procession at the coronation of English monarchs at Westminster Abbey. Both the throne and anointing spoon bear full hallmarks for the coronation year 1910 in the City of Birmingham. The maker's mark is "L&S." Both sterling pieces also bear a registry number. 2" tall; 2.5" square.
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Rare German Halloween Witch Clockwork Toy
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Pre 1940 item# 13065
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Fabulous clockwork witch toy. Unmarked, but most assuredly made in Germany, ca. 1900. She retains all of her original parts and fabric clothing, except the cape which we believe to be an older replacement (based on the differences in stitching and fabric texture). The old gal has composition hands and head, and lead feet. When wound up, she totters from side to side. Excellent working condition. 7.5" tall. This extraordinarily rare Halloween toy belongs in a top-drawer collection!
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