John Swatsley (American, B. 1937) "Hudson's General" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Hudson's General stamp issued July 28, 1994. One of America's most fascinating railroad stories is woven around a Civil War incident known as the Andrews Raid. In April 1862, members of the Union army, led by General O.M. Mitchel, were closing in on Huntsville, Alabama, with intention of next moving on to Chattanooga, Tennessee. To ensure Mitchel's success, James J. Andrews, a spy and contraband runner, devised a scheme involving the capture of a train and the sabotage of a railway system used by the Confederacy. His plan called for 24 men clothed in civilian dress to penetrate rebel lines, seize the train and put rail operations between Chattanooga and Atlanta out of commission. When the gang of saboteurs met at Georgia's Big Shanty station they found that the depot had been converted into a Confederate camp. Fortunately the intended victim, a locomotive nicknamed the General was left vulnerable to capture. As one of the participants in the caper later recalled, "... the conductor, engineer, and many of the passengers hurried to breakfast, leaving the train unguarded. Now was the moment of action!" The Northern raiders boarded the train and were soon headed toward Chattanooga. Eventually a locomotive manned by the Confederates caught up with the General and a hair-raising chase ensued. Unable to stop for fuel because the Southerners were so close behind, a desperate Andrews commanded his crew to abandon the General. Just before the last man leaped from the train, the engine was reversed and driven back toward its pursuers. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20 x 17.5 in. Unframed. (B14715)
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Paul Calle (American, 1928 - 2010) and Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "1920s - Art Deco" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. Celebrate the Century Series 32 Art Deco Style stamp issued May 28, 1998. The surge toward modernism in the 1920s was evident not only in personal dress and mannerisms -- featuring raccoon coats, long cigarette holders and hip-flasks -- but in architecture and interior design as well, which changed from traditional, richly-carved ornamentation to sleek, simple geometric patterns. The speed and efficiency of mass production influenced builders and furniture makers who strived to create modern as well as functional new designs. The challenge was to achieve harmony between technology, practicality and aesthetics, elements that appeared often in the 1920's Art Deco Style of architecture. A classic example is New York City's spectacular Chrysler Building. Designed by William Van Alen, construction of this skyscraper was begun in 1926 and completed in 1930. Geometric patterns predominate in the building's decorative facade and interior. One of the first skyscrapers to sheath large surfaces with stainless steel, the Chrysler Building features automobile icons in the frieze on the setback of the tower's base. The stately spire, decorated with a distinctive sunburst pattern, presents a striking contrast against the Manhattan skyline. The building's pierless corners and classic design typify 1920's modernism. Art Deco architecture continued well into the 1930s, as exemplified by New York's RCA Building and the Empire State Building. Image Size: 17.75 x 13.25 in. Overall Size: 23.25 x 16 in. Unframed. (B16099 / B16100)
300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like knobs, an arched bow, ribbed lower end and surviving pin. Some signs of possible gilding are still on the knobs and on the arch. Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. Excellent condition. Size: L:80mm / W:55mm ; 70g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000.
c. 100-300 AD. Roman. Bronze openwork swastika brooch with well-preserved catch-plate on the reverse (the pin does not survive). The swastika was a symbol of lightning bolts in Roman art and is therefore associated with the thunder god, Jupiter. Brooches were an important element of Roman dress, used to fasten clothing but they also served as dress accessories in their own right. Thousands of different types and subtypes of Roman brooches are attested, and they seem to have played an important role in Roman people’s self-expression. This item may have belonged to a devotee of Jupiter, probably a soldier, as he was a particularly important deity among Roman military communities. For various comparable brooches, see Richard Hattatt. 2000. A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches. Oxbow Books, p. 357, item 1624. Good condition.Size: L:30mm / W:33mm ; 10g; Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1970s.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman and modern beads comprising beautiful semiprecious blue Roman agate beads interspaced with modern bronze beads. The agate beads are made even more stunning by the beautiful streaking characteristic of the stone. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Exceletn Condition, wearable.Size: L:225mm / W:270mm ; 12g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK /European art markets.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple opaque and transparent sub- spherical, tubular and discoid glass, glass-paste and stone beads in a variety of colours. Stunning pearlescent white beads make this necklace a unique statement piece. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Good Condition, wearable.Size: L:275mm / W:320mm ; 43g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK /European art markets.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple opaque and sub- spherical, and discoid a glass and glass-paste beads in a beautiful blue colour palette. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Good Condition, wearable.Size: L:230mm / W:270mm ; 14g; Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1970s.
300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, lower tail with incised chevron decoration on the sides and surviving pin. The bow bears an inscription reading “VIVAS.” Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. The Latin formula ‘vivas’ (“may you live [in Christ]”), commonly found in late Roman contexts, indicates that this particular item probably belonged to a Christian individual. Excellent condition. Size: L:80mm / W:50mm ; 60g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1970s on the UK and European art market.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple opaque and transparent sub- spherical, tubular and rectangular glass, glass-paste and stone beads. There are very fine, semiprecious carnelian beads as well as a beautiful blue glass beads with trailed decorations. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Good Condition, wearable.Size: L:240mm / W:310mm ; 63g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple opaqu dark coloured sub-spherical, geometric and disk-shaped and glass beads. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Good Condition, wearable.Size: L:190mm / W:260mm ; 18g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s.
300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, rectangular tail and surviving pin. The bow bears an inscription reading “VETERE FELIX.” Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. The formula VETERE FELIX (‘Use happily’) may reflect a pagan blessing. Excellent condition.Size: L:76mm / W:53mm ; 48g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.
1-200 AD. Roman. A well-preserved zoomorphic brooch depicting running a bull in profile, with a well-preserved pin and catch-late on the reverse. Brooches were an important element of Roman dress, used to fasten clothing but they also served as dress accessories in their own right. Thousands of different types and subtypes of Roman brooches are attested, and they seem to have played an important role in Roman people’s self-expression. For more information on Roman brooches, see Richard Hattatt. 2000. A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches. Oxbow Books. Excellent condition.Size: L:28mm / W:32mm ; 12.5g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1970s.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising beautiful semiprecious blue, grey and black Roman agate beads. The agate beads are made even more stunning by the beautiful streaking characteristic of the stone. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Exceletn Condition, wearable. Size: L:220mm / W:290mm ; 26g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK and European art market.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman/Parthian. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising beautiful stone, glass and glasspaste beads in creamy yellow hues in a variety of shapes. Beads were an important part of Roman and Parthian women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Excellent Condition, wearable. Size: L:215mm / W:270mm ; 24g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple opaque and transparent sub-spherical, tubular, cubical and lentoid glass, glass-paste and stone beads in a variety of colours. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Good Condition, wearable.Size: L:270mm / W:330mm ; 53.5g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple opaque and transparent sub- spherical, tubular and rhomboidal glass, glass-paste and stone beads in a variety of colours. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Good Condition, wearable. Size: L:260mm / W:295mm ; 76g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple transparent sub- spherical, tubular and discoid and lentoid glass, beads primarily in hues of yellow. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Good Condition, wearable.Size: L:215mm / W:260mm ; 22g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1970s.
100-200 AD. Roman. Bronze disk brooch with openwork decoration forming abstract geometric patterns and a well-preserved pin and catch-plate on the reverse. Brooches were an important element of Roman dress, used to fasten clothing but they also served as dress accessories in their own right. Thousands of different types and subtypes of Roman brooches are attested, and they seem to have played an important role in Roman people’s self-expression. For further information on Roman brooches, see Richard Hattatt. 2000. A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches. Oxbow Books. Good condition. Size: L:38mm / W:39mm ; 16.8g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple opaque and transparent sub- spherical, tubular and discoid, and melon-shaped glass, glass-paste and stone beads in a variety of colours. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Good Condition, wearable.Size: L:215mm / W:300mm ; 25.5g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1970s.
Ca. 1-300 AD. Roman. A restrung necklace of Roman beads comprising multiple opaque and transparent sub- spherical, tubular and discoid glass, glass-paste and stone beads in a variety of colours. Stunning vibrant red beads make this necklace a unique statement piece. Beads were an important part of Roman women's dress. For more information on Roman bead types, see M. Guido (1978), The glass beads of the prehistoric and Roman periods in Britain and Ireland. London: Society of Antiquaries. Good Condition, wearable. Size: L:280mm / W:320mm ; 47.5g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, rectangular tail and surviving pin. Some traces of incised decoration and gilding are still visible on the bow. Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. Excellent condition. Size: L:83mm / W:51mm ; 65.9g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK /European art markets.
A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figural Sweetmeat Dishes, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, modelled as recumbent male and female figures supporting a two-handled basket, incised model numbers 2858 and 2863, with blue crossed swords marks, 7.25ins x 7.75ins high, and a Continental porcelain standing figure of a man in 18th Century dress, 11ins high
A Re-enactors Battle Dress Blouse, 1940 pattern, size 17, with label for Montague Burton Ltd, Leeds, March 1942, and matching battle dress trousers, size 12, with label for The Rego Clothiers Ltd, 1940, and a battle dress blouse, 1940 pattern, size 9, with label for The Albion Ltd, Belfast, 1946, and a pair of 1949 pattern trousers, size 6, with label for James Smith & Co (Derby) Ltd, Derby, 1963
A Woman's Civil Defence Blouse, C.D.24, size 6, with label for L. Silberstone & Sons Ltd., 1955, a battle dress blouse, 1951 pattern, W.R.A.C., size 16, with label for Windsmoor (Macclesfield) Ltd. 1952, two other battle dress jackets, three pairs of trousers, a beret and some related material, various
A 20th Century Dress Sword, by J. R. Gaunt & Son Ltd, London & Birmingham, the 30.5ins etched steel blade with royal monogram, gilt brass hilt with bead ornament with gilt wirework tassel, and gilt brass mounted black leather scabbard for some, 47ins overall, and with canvas cover, and a brass mounted dress sword of the Grand Union of Odd Fellows, the 28.5ins steel blade, cast brass cruciform hilt with bone handle, and brass scabbard cast with a panel of symbolic motifs, 36ins overall
A Bebe Jumeau bisque socket head doll, with blue glass fixed eyes, open mouth with six top teeth, pierced ears, brown wig, jointed wooden limbs and composition body, Jumeau sticker label to back, red dress, brown leather shoes and drop earrings, 32 1/2" high, marked 1907 15, bearing Bebe Jumeau ink stamp to neck (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
An S.F.B.J. bisque socket head doll, with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, six top teeth, pierced ears, brown wig, jointed composition and wooden body, white dress, embroidered overcoat, white fur muff, red leather shoes and straw hat, 36 1/2" high, marked R S.F.B.J. PARIS 16 (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
A Schoenau & Hoffmeister bisque socket head doll, blue glass paperweight sleeping eyes, open mouth, four top teeth, light brown wig, jointed composition and wood limbs, light blue lace trimmed dress and bonnet, socks and leather shoes, 26" high, marked S PB(in a star) H 914 11 (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
An Armand Marseille bisque socket head doll with brown glass sleeping eyes, open mouth with two moulded upper teeth, nylon wig, bent limbed composition body, 26" high, marked G.327.B/Germany/A.15.M, wearing a Victorian lace trimmed cream wool cape and 1930's rayon dress (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
A J. Verlingue bisque socket head doll, with glass eyes, blonde wig, wood and composition limbs, wool hat and check dress, 7" high, marked LIANE J(?) anchor V FRANCE, together with a Heubach Koppelsdorf bisque socket head nurse doll with brown glass eyes, open mouth composition bent limbs, 11 1/2" high, marked Heubach Koppelsdorf 300 9/0, AND a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, blonde wig and bisque lower arms, 11" high, Marked 12/0 (3) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
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