- LODOVICO GUICCIARDINI, LES HEURES, PRINTED
LODOVICO GUICCIARDINI, LES HEURES, PRINTED 1578 Les Heures De Recreation by Lodovico Guicciardini. Published 1578 by Benoist Rigaud, Lyon. Early edition Translated from Italian. Guiccardini is mostly known for his work 'Descrittione di Lodovico Guicciardini patritio fiorentino di tutti i Paesi Bassi altrimenti detti Germania inferiore" a description of the Low Countries. This is a work he published slightly later and the book is bound in contemporary full leather binding with gilt titling on the spine.
- CICERO, CICERONIS OMNIA, RENAISSANCE
CICERO, CICERONIS OMNIA, RENAISSANCE BINDING, 1528 Marci Tullii (primus et secundus tomus an.), Ciceronis omnia, quae in hunc usque diem extare putantur opera: in tres secta Tomos, & ad variorum, vetustissimorumque codicum fidem diligentissime recognita, ac ultra omnes hactenus visas aeditiones, locis aliquot,Ex inclyta Germaniae Basilea per and Cratandrum, by Cicero. Printed 1528. Nearly complete. Bound in a Renaissance hand tooled leather cover with geometric and floral designs. (1), (-4), (+32), [151], (-2).
- BLAEU "INFERIORIS GERMANIAE" ANTIQUE
BLAEU "INFERIORIS GERMANIAE" ANTIQUE ENGRAVED MAP Willem Janszoon Blaeu (Dutch, 1571-1638) "Novus XVII Inferioris Germaniae Provinciarum Typus," antique engraved map with hand coloring, depicting present-day Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, signed in plate lower right. Image: 16" H x 19.5" W; frame: 21.5" H x 24.25" W x 0.75" D. Fold crease at center, light toning.
- ITALIAN NEOCLASSICAL MARBLE PROFILE
ITALIAN NEOCLASSICAL MARBLE PROFILE PORTRAIT OF ROMAN EMPEROR TIBERIUSInscribed 'Tiberio. CN'.
18 x 15 in.
Note: Tiberius Caesar Augustus was the second Roman emperor, reigning from 14 to 37 AD. He succeeded his stepfather Augustus. Tiberius was one of Rome's greatest generals. His conquests of Pannonia, Dalmatia, Raetia and parts of Germania laid the foundations for the northern frontier.
Condition
Minor nicks along the marble edges of the frame. Very minor staining and nicks on the carved profile. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- (10 PC) BAVARIA GERMANIA GILT PORCELAIN
(10 PC) BAVARIA GERMANIA GILT PORCELAIN FRUIT DISHESDESCRIPTION: A set of 10 dishes features 9 fruit dishes and 1 serving plate, each dish decorated with Greco roman figures and encompassed of gilt borders. Marked along the underside.
CIRCA: 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: Germany
DIMENSIONS: Diameter: Range: 7" - 8.5"
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- GIERS MASONIC MEDALS PLUS BUCKLE AND
GIERS MASONIC MEDALS PLUS BUCKLE AND PHOTO1st and 2nd items: 2 Masonic Medals belonging to C.C. and Otto Giers, prominent father-son Nashville photographers. 1st item: Masonic 14K gold medal on green silk ribbon, top section engraved Ihreim Altmaster C.C. Giers von den Mitgliedern der Germania Loge no. 355 Fund A.M. Bruderlich gewidmet. 2nd section engraved den April 14 1873 orient Nashville Tenn., over a decorative third section with pierced openwork design of Mason's compass, engraved with various masonic symbols. 6" L overall. top section of two medals with ribbon: 12.7 grams; third section: 14 grams. Retains original silk lined leather clamshell case. 2nd item: Silver and gold-tone metal badge (back stamped "Silver") with Knight figure inside an arch, engraved Otto B. Giers 4-08-04 on front and Presented by Members of __ Battle Lodge, June 1 1894 and June 30 1894. 3"L. Retains original silk lined leather pouch. 3rd item: Brass Porter Rifles Belt Buckle belonging to Otto Giers, and photograph of Giers in his Drill Uniform, backstamp "Thuss Koellein and Giers (Successors to W.E. Armstrong)" Photographers 139 Union Street Nashville Tenn." Note: The crack military organization named The Porter Rifles (for Gov. James D. Porter), was organized in 1875. They were known as the best drilled company in America and won numerous prizes; their last competition was in 1883 and their final public appearance was at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in 1897. Source: The Nashville Banner, Nov. 2, 1930). Buckle 3" x 2" with raised lettering "PR"; cabinet card photo - 5" x 8". Provenance: the estate of Giers descendant Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Medal is in excellent condition, but ribbon has become fully separated between second and third sections. Case hinge also fully separated; exterior is worn and interior is faded with some fraying. 2nd item: Some minor oxidation to metal, clasp does not close. Wear to pouch with frayed interior; separation at foldover. 3rd item: Buckle with minor oxidation, overall good condition; cabinet card has losses around the perimeter but center image of Giers is intact.
- ARCHIVE OF MASONIC ITEMSArchive of Nashville,
ARCHIVE OF MASONIC ITEMSArchive of Nashville, Tennessee related Masonic and Fraternal Organization memorabilia. Includes 1 partially printed, highly decorated certificate for Edward Dickson Hicks certifying he has been "dubbed a Knight of the Red Cross Knight Templar and Knight of Malta", at the Nashville encampment, Sept. 9, 1859. 16" x 12" sight, 22 1/2" x 18 1/2" in molded giltwood frame; 1 Partially printed Master Mason's Diploma for C.C. Giers, Nashville Tenn. Oct. 14 1862, signed Chas. C. Giers, John McClelland, S. Kirkpatrick, R.C. Bransford and C.M. Peden, 18" x 13 1/2", folds into a pocket sized leather pouch labeled Moss & Brother Philadelphia Stationers Binders and Manufacturers of Masonic and Odd Fellows Regalia; 1 small book written in German, published 1864, inscribed inside front cover "Germania Lodge No. 355" (C. C. Giers was a member of Nashville's Germania lodge); 3 C.C. Giers CDVs of members of Nashville masons including Giers himself, Andrew Johnson (later President of the United States); and Frank Steiner; 1 black beaded ribbon with insignia; Book - Tennessee Craftsman or Masonic Textbook, undated, circa 1915, the leather pouch cover stamped "Edward Dickson Hicks Jr. May 1, 1917, Observance Lodge No 686 F. & A. M.; Book: A Digest of the Laws, Decisions, Rules and Usages of the Independent Order of Good Templars, Philadelphia: J.C. Garrigues & Co. 1870 (internal inscription in pencil for H.A. Lynes Nashville); Booklet: By-laws and Membership of Corinthian Lodge # 414 F & A.M. Nashville, dated 1960; Booked - The Lodge of Washington and his Masonic Neighbors, Copyright 1928 by the Alexandria-Washington Lodge, with photos and descriptions of antique relics in President George Washington's lodge; and assorted booklets and letters related to the Knights of Phythias and Phythian Sisters, Domain of Nashville, circa 1898-1918 including Instructions for Forming Temples, programme for an 1898 installation service etc; plus 1 Knights of Phythias white metal belt buckle with chain for sword. Also included is a 1799 Masonic Traveling Certificate on parchment for Thomas Harding (1755-1805) from Lebanon Lodge no. 41 of Gainesburg, Va., Goochland County. Contains numerous hand drawn symbols including the all-seeing eye, coffin, scythe and hands, along with the signatures of William Sanders, S. Warden, John Brown and Henry Bishop. 18" x 15". Provenance: the estate of Giers descendant Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
All paper items lightly toned with some scattered foxing. Additionally, Hicks certificate: 7" area of staining to upper right corner, scattered chips and cracks to frame gilding. CDVS: corner loss to Johnson CDV, general light grime/fading to all. Belt Buckle and sword chain shows oxidation.
- ROMAN PERIOD TERRACOTTA UNGUENTARIUMS
ROMAN PERIOD TERRACOTTA UNGUENTARIUMS (3)Presented in this lot are three (3) Roman Period Terracotta Unguentariums, circa 1st century BC-1st century AD. Provenance: Private collection Big Sky, Montana. An unguentarium, also referred to as Balsamarium, Lacrimarium or tears vessel, is a small ceramic or glass bottle found frequently by archaeologists at Hellenistic and Roman sites, especially in cemeteries. An unguentarium is a small bottle used for ointments, perfumes, balms, and other liquids associated with the toilet. Vessels typically have a bulbous bottom and narrow, tubular neck, but lack handles. Bulbous-bottomed, glass unguentaria were one of the earliest shapes to be made using the glassblowing technique. The term unguentarium is functional rather than descriptive; that is, it refers to the purpose for which this relatively small vessel is thought to have been used and is not typological by shape. In its early development, the shape was modeled in miniature after larger amphoras, which would have been the original bulk shipping containers for products sold in the unguentaria. Unguentaria were used as product packaging in commerce and for funerary practice. They are distributed throughout the Mediterranean region of the Roman Empire from Israel to Spain and north into Britain and Germania. Their manufacture was nearly as widespread. It has been suggested that products shipped in bulk containers were dispensed for sale in these smaller vessels. Perfumed oils, ointments, balsam, jasmine, kohl, honey, mastic, incense, and scent powders and cosmetic preparations are among the contents proposed by scholars or evidenced by archaeology. These terracotta vessels are nicely preserved, with earthen and mineral deposits. Small chips noted. Shorter vessel mouth exhibits damage and repairs, no other obvious marring noted. Tallest measures 6.5"H, middle one is 5.75"H and shortest one is 3.25"H. Total combined weight approximate 8oz.
- MOUNTED BUILDER’S HALF HULL MODEL
MOUNTED BUILDER’S HALF HULL MODEL LATE 19TH CENTURY BACKBOARD 12” X 36.5”.MOUNTED BUILDER'S HALF HULL MODEL, Late 19th Century, White hull with red bottom. Brass plaque marked "Schiff & Maschinenbau Agtien-Gesellschaft Germania Berlin 1895 Kiel". Dimensions: Backboard 12" x 36.5".
- ORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. DESCRIPTIO GERMANIAE
ORTELIUS, ABRAHAM. DESCRIPTIO GERMANIAE INFERIORIS From Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Antwerp, late 16th century), hand-colored copperplate engraving with Latin text on the verso, depicting the North Sea coastal region that incorporates Holland, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Presented behind mat in double-sided wooden frame with gilt liner.
- A STERLING SILVER TROPHY Mark of Meriden
A STERLING SILVER TROPHY Mark of Meriden Brittania, double handed form with engraved dedication to obverse in German: "Unserem Prasidenten / Dr. Ernest Saurenhaus / in Verehrung und Hochachtung / gewidmet / von den Directoren / des / Germania Maennerrhor / 1911-1912," reverse with listed with directors names.
- Art Deco glass items to include a Heinrich
Art Deco glass items to include a Heinrich Hoffman (1875 - 1939) Czech frosted glass elephant with glass base, marked, "H. Hoffman," as found, two German pressed glass frosted statuettes (boudoir lamp finials) by Glassworks "Germania" Schweig, Müller & Co., circa 1930, and a DeVilbiss Bohemian glass and gilt atomizer etched with floral designs, circa 1920