THEATER-MADE CRUISER AND DESTROYER DESK MODELSGood lot of seven theater-made desk top models of cruisers and destroyers, varying levels of quality and skill using cast brass, wood, etc., silhouettes, waterline models, plaques, etc., average about 10" long. Also present are two smaller cast bronze emblems celebrating the launching of USS CASE and USS CONYNGHAM, 1935, and USS MACDONOUGH. Nien pieces. Exhibition history: Naval War College Museum exhibition "Trench Art and Naval Scrimshaw", 1990; Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, 1995-2007. Provenance: The War Museum, New York.
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THEATER-MADE P-38 DESK ORNAMENTFine Pacific Theater-made desk ornament, approx. 11 1/2" x 7" x 6 1/2", a representation of a Lockheed P-38 fighter, supported by a curved piece of clear Plexiglas over a metal plaque depicting a map of New Guinea, inscribed "Far Eastern Air Force, New Guinea 1943-44". The map is further inscribed with notable settlements on the island, each marked by a small dot of inlaid green glass. The whole is mounted on an oval wood base. The P-38 appears to be lacking its propellers, else very good.
JOSEPH STILWELL(1883 - 1946) "Vinegar Joe", American Army general who commanded all American forces in the China-Burma-India theater in World War II; a brilliant tactician and combat leader. Probable war-date I.S.P., 8" x 10" b/w, a view of Stillwell seated at his desk in uniform, with the inscription: "To Ollie - from an old admirer of athletic prowess - Joseph W. Stilwell Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." Minor folds and silvering, else very good. Inscribed to and from the collection of Army and NFL football star ELMER "OLLIE" OLIPHANT (1892-1975).
ALLIED NOTABLESARTHUR HARRIS (1892-1984) Popularly known as "Bomber" Harris, Commander-in-Chief of RAF bomber command during World War II. S. P., 5 1/4" x 4" b/w, a view of Harris at his desk, with two other officers. Fine. WITH: LUCIUS CLAY (1898-1978) American officer and military governor of the United States Army known for his administration of occupied Germany after World War II, and for his orchestration of the Berlin Airlift. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Berlin, Nov. 18, 1948, to H.E.Howell of the UNU. Clay thanks Howell for bringing to his attention public remarks made by one of Clay's former subordinates, Guenther Reinhardt, who was released from his duties due to his lack of qualifications. Signed at the conclusion in black ink. Folds, else fine. Two pieces.
Mid C19th Victorian Figured & Burr Walnut Work Table/Writing Desk, hinged lid with small marquetry panels revealing adjustable lift-up gilt & tooled leather writing surface with stationary divisions, pull out work basket with some dismantled internal divisions, supported on cranked C-scroll & carved supports, cabriole legs with brass & ceramic castors, carved cresting under-rail
A silver and gilt white metal desk seal with internal drawer containing additional, interchangeable intaglios, early 19th century, the body embossed with garlands, bows, musical instruments and flowers, the drawer containing five double sided gilt metal intaglio's including Latin and English verse, 'Time will unite us' 'For Justice Truth and Liberty', animals etc, unmarked, 6cm long
A small Ministry Oak Kneehole Desk, the moulded edge top with burgundy faux leather insert, with a flight of four drawers to one side, the top drawer being very shallow and fitted with a Bakelite partitioned tray marked 'Enduring Woodware Abbess', the other three drawers graduated and fitted with wooden handles, standing on square legs with stretcher, 42'' wide x 27 1/2'' high x 24'' deep.
A 19th century partner's mahogany desk, the leather inset top above an arrangement of four drawers to one side, and three drawers with a pair of cupboard doors to the other, 167 cm wide See illustration Condition report very much in a market fresh condition, requiring work, some handles replaced, the drawer linings are pine and various biro doodlings to them, the drawer side is more faded than the cupboard side, some loss, knocks and wear, now requiring some restoration but a nice model none the less.
A pine dining table, 140 cm wide, a glass topped rectangular brass coffee table, a child's desk, a crib, a firescreen, four wicker conservatory type armchairs, two matching side tables, and other items (qty) Condition report Report by GHCondition report on the pine table in the lot. Generally very solid.Lots of stains to the top and legs. The legs can be unbolted from the top. The top is rough and has extensive water staining and damage, slightly undulating, the top is chunky and 5.5 cm deep.
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