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Antique 1853 German Prison Reform Hymnal Prayer Book Missile Bible Christian Reformation Rehab Religious Active
Dated 1857 this is an antique German prison reform hymnal prayer book with blue velvet covers, silver filigree hinges, and an 1887 hand engraved presentation inscription inside the hinged latch. From what I was able to translate online it appears that this book was used as a religious reformation tool to reform German prisoners in the 1800s. It is intact and the inside pages are still in excellent condition. Pages are still quite pliable and not torn. Size is 7" by 4.5" x 7/8".
2 Large Long Handled Ladles Antique Silver Plate German Hallmark #90 Rogers Soup Punch Stew Mutton Fruit Table Server Serving Piece Flatware
2 antique silver plated serving ladles. One has a German hallmark along with #90 and the other is marked Rogers Bro. The German ladle is 12 1/4" long and in very good condition, with minor surface age wear only. It is from the late 1800s, is quite large and holds almost one cup. The Rogers ladle is 11 1/4" and needs a good polishing. It has some age wear. Neither were ever monogrammed or inscribed. No dents or dings. Polished up they will make lovely additions for your table. They are strong and well/made for regular use.
Stunning Antique Hallmarked German 800 European Silver Oval Dish Tray Continental Sterling Server Active
This is a stunning turn of the century German Hallmarked European 800 Silver serving dish or small tray. Also known as antique European Continental Silver. The German hallmarks are from 1886 to very early 1900s. Just to the right of the hallmarks you will also see the makers mark for Johann Beck. This piece is quite detailed with elaborate flourishes throughout. The centerpiece is a romantic scene of a young man serenading a young lady while sitting on a bench amidst a clean with 2 dogs in front of the lady and 2 trellises in the background. The sides are highly ornate with reticulated open work throughout, small raised, rosettes, stringed and wind musical instruments, mandolins and French horns, along with 2 ornately decorated cartouches containing other forest figural pastoral style scenes. There are 2 additional cartouches that were never monogrammed or inscribed. Size of tray is 9" long east to west by 7" wide north to south by 2 1/4" deep/tall. Weight is 232.4 grams. Overall condition is excellent, gently used having only 2 very tiny 2-3mm pieces of worn filigree. This is minor minor and not obvious at all. It may have occurred in the making as some areas of these piercings/cut outs are very thin. No deep scratches or gauges, no tears, no worn silver. It came from an estate many decades ago where it had been stored properly and kept well over the years. This is a lovely addition for your antique silver collection or formal dining table.
Antique Carved Horned Dragon Pin Brooch English, Viking, Norse, Celtic
Antique Carved Horned Dragon Pin Brooch English, Viking, Norse, Celtic - A lovely antique Victorian era pin brooch of a hand-carved bone horned dragon. The body is silver metal with a small silver over copper applied shell decoration. Size is 3" long east to west by 1 1/8" wide north to south. The head body connection is a little loose from age but still secure. No spinning or coming apart. Just a little loose...Other than this the condition is excellent. It has strongly detailed carving, is all handmade with its original Victorian C Clasp is still intact. The silver is still good, not worn down. Beautiful unique estate find for your antique Victorian jewelry collection.
Antique Victorian Blue Banded Scottish Agate Pin Ladies Kilt Brooch
Antique Victorian Blue Banded Scottish Agate Pin Ladies Kilt Brooch - A lovely late 1800s Victorian ladies kilt pin with beautiful blue banded Scottish agate in completely original, excellent condition. Size is 1 7/8" east to west by 7/8" tall north to south from the top of the crown to the bottom point. Weight is 4.3 grams. The front is made with small cut banded agate mosaic slabs whereby each piece has strong showy banding. There is a crown at the top and a cross formation in the center of the agate window. Surrounding the agate is a fancy shield/family crest that is all hand chased. This sits atop a matching Victorian bar pin that is also hand chased with matching design. The back is very ornate with detailed recessed design to match the front. The original Victorian C clasp is a little crooked from age but still intact and secure. Condition is excellent. No damage or repair. A gorgeous ladies pin with unusual blue banded agate for your antique fine jewelry collection!
1930s Art Deco Miniature Erotica Action Mini Movie Book Flip Pages Action
Antique Miniature Erotica Action Mini Movie Book Flip Pages Action - This type of action book was first patented in the mid 1800s in UK and later in the US in the late 1800s this is a miniature movie book whereby one flips the pages to see the action much like animation was done. They were a precursor to animation and film movies. This is what was termed a "sexy" book in the late Victorian to turn of the century era. In this book as you flip you see the model in various state of getting undressed. Other than the first 2 pages which you see have a red tint it is in excellent condition and complete. If you are able to flip quickly it actually looks like the model in moving. Pages are made of very thick paper and won't easily bend. Book measures 2.75" by 1.75" and has a total of 31 pages. Completely intact, excellent condition. A pre tech novelty from an era long gone by for your antique collectible collection!!
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/flipping-out-over-handheld-movies/