IMPERIAL MEMORABILIA
 

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 Russian Military plate. Depicting General Prince Peter Bagration (1785-1812), Commander of the 2nd Army in 1812 War (http://www.hrono.ru/biograf/bagrati.html).

Porcelain. Russia. Marked under bases: Kuznetzov factory. Riga. 9 ½ (24.5 cm). White base. Blue and red edges. At the top center oval portrait of Peter Bagration. Names of two major battles he won:
  • Saltanovka (http://mogilevhistory.narod.ru/1812/saltanovka.htm, http://sch1311.msk.ort.ru/our/history/1812/boi4_3.htm)
  • and Smolensk (http://www.world-history.ru/events_about/2145.html).


  • Minor wear and some light surface scratches. Rare.

    $850
     

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    Papier masche box with inset portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna.
    Early 1800’s. With inset portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna – wife of Paul I and mother of Alexander I, Nicholas I and Grand Duke Constantine.
    Silver medallion is made by the famous Russian engraved Count Feodor Tolstoi.
    10 by 6.2 by 1.7 cm.
    Tiny contact marks inside and on the back panel.
    Important.

    See: Maria Bowater “Collecting Russian Art & Antique”, 1991 for two similar boxes.
    $2,250
     

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    Imperial era Bronze Bust of Czar Nicholas II.
    Bronze. Gold-plated, 6" tall.
    End period of Nicholas II, ca.1910-1914.
    Czar in military uniform, with full regalia.
    Very intricate hand-engraving, excellent details!
    Considering such high workmanship quality, doesn't appear to be mass production item.
    Excellent condition.
    Rare such!
    $3,250
     

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    Set of 4 'First Day issues' Post cards.
    Representing 4 Romanov's as a Special anniversary Coronation celebrations.
    All first day issues canceled postage.
    Excellent condition on all.
    VERY RARE!
    $400
     

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    Nicholas II 'Zeal Oath' Post card.
    Obv.: Depiction of the Nicholas II.
    Rev.: Text of Zeal Oath.
    Size: 4 1/2" x 7 1/4".
    Excellent condition for the issue.
    Scarce!
    $60