EditorialHalf Model of an Inspection Craft, Polychromed block model of a single-mast flat bottom. The deck is closed and detailed with a deck structure, a servant, a slightly raised campaign deck and a landing. Fittings for a sword are fitted against the buoy, ...
EditorialVase, Qing dynasty (1644?1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with crackled glaze and brown biscuit-relief decoration simulating bronze, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Ceramics.
EditorialModel of the Sterns of Two Different Frigates, Block model and waterline model of a aft ship, on starboard side according to the frigate IJssel, on port side according to the frigate Waal. One-floor elliptical fence with a starboard side gallery, strai...
EditorialThe "Cynophere", or dog-powered velocipede. It was invented by the French mechanic M. Huret and patented on December 14, 1875. It consisted of a three-wheeled vehicle, a kind of tricycle, weighing 80 kilograms and was moved by two dogs placed on the in...
Editorial"Waistcoat" Cuirass (Combined Breast and Backplates), c. 1580. North Italy, 16th century. Steel; brass rivets simulating buttons; overall: 47.6 x 29.6 x 25.7 cm (18 3/4 x 11 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.).
EditorialMiniature Chair, 1896-1906. Firm of Peter Carl Faberg? (Russian, 1846-1920). Gold, silver gilt, enamel over engine turned ground simulating brocaded textile, rubies, diamonds; overall: 10.5 x 5.3 x 4.8 cm (4 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in.).
EditorialDish, Qing dynasty (1644?1911), Qianlong period (1736?95), China, Nephrite, sage-green of yellowish tint and tiny opaque white spots simulating rice-meal disseminated through it, H. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm); W. 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm), Jade.
EditorialVase, Qing dynasty (1644?1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with crackled glaze and brown biscuit-relief decoration simulating bronze, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Ceramics.