John & Rico's
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We are offering a fine and rare selection of Hussar figures designed and made at the Zsolnay Factory for the Paris World's Fair in 1900. These figures were made for the Hussar Exhibition Hall. Lajos Mack (1876-1963) and Sandor Apati Abt (1870-1916) were commissioned to create the figures. We have six for sale: 5 in white glaze and one in a polychromed glaze. There were 31 in all including a large figure of Franz Josef on a horse. This entire collection can be viewed in Budapest at the Military Museum in Buda.
Item # 3504. A rare figural portrait in Parian of Archduke Ludwig Viktor (1842-1919). He was referred to as "Luzi-Vuzi". He was the gay youngest brother of Franz Josef, Emperor of Austria - Hungary. The figure is wearing a Kusma furcap which was used from 1864-1867 by the Austrian Army. The maker of this item was Gille, Vion & Bauny which was in production between 1837-1868. Incised on the plateau or stand is "Photosculpture" and I believe "es France". Size: 20" tall and a base diameter of 7.25". Condition: there are multiple condition flaws: 1. both spurs on the figures boots are missing; 2. There was a plume of some sort in the furcap and it is missing plus discoloration around the plume area. 3. The sword is made of wood and we don't know if it is original or a replacement for a missing porcelain one. This is a very rare statue: the Archduke disappeared under house arrest for sexual misconduct and was ordered never to be referred to again in the Viennese Court until his death in 1919 ( a little known fact in Hapsburg history). He was imprisoned in a castle outside of Salzburg. This item is from a Newport Rhode Island Estate. Price: $5,500.00.
Item number 4493. The Order of Villa Vicosa. To quote Werlich: "Order and Decorations of All Nations": This order was "Established by King John VI of Portugal and Brazil on September 10, 1819 in honor of the Virgin Mary, Patroness of Portugal. It was awarded to individuals, Portuguese or foreign, for both civil or military merit. It was frequently awarded to Portuguese-Americans and to Brazilians" Came in Five Classes and was abolished in 1910. The Badge: Nine pointed, gold rimmed, white enamel star. Between each ray of the star appear gold flames and a small five pointed star superimposed. Center medallion is gold and has the initials M.A. surrounded by a gold rimmed, blue band inscribed with gold 'PADROEIRA DO REINO'(Patroness of the Kindgom). Badge is suspended from a gold crown." Condition: as shown in the photos one side of the badge has a loss to one of the rays and the other side has hair lines to two of the rays. The center medallion rotates and is loose; one side of the medallion has a flake to the blue enamel at the top. No ribbon and no box. Probably Commander Class. The size of this badge is app. 2.5" across. Price: $850.00.
Item number 4615. The Grand Cross Star: Order of National Merit (Obsolete) from Bulgaria. Quoting Werlich's "Order and Decorations of all Nations": ' Order of National Merit (Obsolete). The civil division was founded by Prince Ferdinand on August 2, 1891, as an award for outstanding service to the throne. The military division was founded on May 18, 1900. Each came in 7 classes. Star: Obverse of the badge superimposed on four pointed silver multirayed star, which in turn, is superimposed on a multi-rayed gold star. After 1936 the breast star is all silver.Between each arm of the cross appear gold-rimmed green oak sprays with gold acorns. Later (as shown here) they were of red enamel. Center medallion is red enamel with a white enamel monogram of Ferdinand I in the center surrounded by a white circular band inscribed 'FOR CIVIL MERIT'." We offer the Civil Grand Cross Star. Please note the red acorns. Size: 94mm x 94 mm. Unmarked. Condition: perfect. No Box! This item has been sold
# 4492. Order of the Nile: Breast Star and Badge, Boxed. Quoting from Werlich "Orders and Decoration of All Nations": "Order of the Nile. Founded in 1915 by Sultan Hussein Kamil as a reward to individuals, native or foreign, civil or military, for services to the Throne or the welfare of Egypt. This Order was retained following the overthrow of the Monarchy and the formation of a Republic on June 18, 1953. The Decoration remained the same with the exception of the removal of the crown. Came in five classes. It underwent modification in 1926, and now comes in two classes. Badge: Five pointed white enamel star superimposed on a faceted silver plaque. Center medallion is gold and has Arabic inscription in Blue 'WHAT BENEFITS EGYPT OWES TO THE NILE, HER SOURCE OF PROSPERITY AND HAPPINESS'. Badge prior to 1953 suspended from a small gold crown. Star: White star and center medallion of obverse of badge superimposed on ten pointed star with alternate rays of gold and silver. Before 1953 gold crown appeared between two top rays of white enamel star. Ribbon: Light blue with yellow stripe toward each edge." Condition: original box, ribbon; no enamel loss or restoration. This set made before 1953 (has crowns).Size of Star: 75mm; Badge: 57mm. Marked in the center of the badge and star: "LATTES" and each fully hallmarked with makers marks. Box size: 4.75" x 9.5", Blue leather outer cover with gilt arabic cyphers and tooling; scuffing to the outer box; minor staining to the satin interior; Signed J. Lattes, Cario in script in the innner cover along with Arabic writing. This set has been sold.
#4482. Serbian Order of The White Eagle. Grand Officers Star and Badge. 2nd Model: 1903-1915. Size of the Star: 83mm x 88 mm. Condition: flake to the white enamel cross in the center. Material: gilt silver. Unmarked. Size of the Badge: 40mm x 88 mm. Condition: apparent repair to the blue enamel ribbon on both sides of the badge. The ribbon may be a replacement and it has been cut. Material: gilt silver. Unmarked. We attribute the maker as Huguenin Freres and Co. {Swiss}. No box and no documents. From a private collection. With the exception of the Order of St. Lazarus, which was worn only by the King, this was Serbia's highest order and was founded by King Milan I on February 22, 1882 as an award for outstanding civil or military merit. It came in five classes. This particular set was awarded for civil merit: there are no crossed swords above the eagle on the badge. SOLD
Item # Y4. Bulgarian Military Order dated 1878. Pictured is a small Bulgarian (we think) Military badge . The material is white enamel, red enamel and I think silver. Size: 38 mm across and 60 mm to the top of the ring. Hall mark "FA" (I think) inside of a diamond. The quality is very nice and the condition is very good.The letter "Q" has been written on the back of the ribbon with what looks like a ball point pen. I don't know if the ribbon is contemporary with the medal. The price for this item is: $150.00.
Item # 3504. A rare figural portrait in Porcelain of a Hussar. The figure is wearing a Kusma furcap which was used from 1864-1867 by the Austrian Army. The maker of this item was Gille, Vion & Bauny which was in production between 1837-1868. Incised on the plateau or stand is "Photosculpture" and I believe "es France". We believe that this figure is a known personage, we just don't know who. Perhaps a Hapsburg. Size: 20" tall and a base diameter of 7.25". Condition: there are multiple condition flaws: 1. both spurs on the figures boots are missing. 2. There was a plume of some sort in the furcap and it is missing plus discoloration around the plume area. 3. The sword is made of wood and we don't know if it is original or a replacement for a missing porcelain one. This item is from a Newport Rhode Island Estate. Price: $3,000.00.
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