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A small Russian icon in a silver oklad (cover). Saint Alexius, the Man of God. Silver, 84, 1908-1917. Maker: D.G. – Dmitry Andreyevich Gorbunov, owner of a silver workshop, 1883-1908.
Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.8 x 0.9 cm.

Starting price: 150€
Estimate: 200-250€

A Russian cast silver-gilt and jasper composition, “Rest after a Long Journey,” depicting a bearded man in traditional attire leaning against his horse as it drinks from a stream. Mounted on a shaped jasper base. Maker’s mark of Andres Long, St. Petersburg, 1849.

Height: 14.5 cm
Total weight: 1535 g

Andres Long was closely associated with the renowned firm Nicholls & Plinke, one of the largest and most prestigious silversmithing enterprises in St. Petersburg. Founded by Charles (Constantin) Nicholls and William Plincke, the firm operated between 1829 and 1898. During the 1840s–70s, Nicholls & Plinke were principal suppliers of silverware to the Russian Imperial Court. They collaborated both with British workshops and with leading local masters such as Carl Tegelsten, Samuel Arndt, Henrik August Lang, and Emil Friedrich Henrichsen.

Starting price: 5000€
Estimate: 6000-8000€
Hammer Price: €

German WWII Luftwaffe Fighting Knife
A World War II–era Luftwaffe fighting knife, finely preserved and in very good condition. The blade retains its original crossgrain finish and bears a Luftwaffe acceptance stamp near the ricasso. Fitted with the standard metal guard and ribbed grip characteristic of mid-war issue examples. A well-preserved and authentic piece of German military equipment from the period.

Total length: 29.3 cm
Blade length: 16.9 cm
Blade width: 2.2 cm

Starting price: 500€
Estimate: 600-800€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Russian Silver and Blue Opaline Glass Paperweight. 
Moscow, 1874
. Bakhmetiev Glass Factory
. Cast silver, opaline glass.
Dimensions: 5.2 x 12.8 x 8.8 cm.

A luminous blue opaline glass paperweight, its surface inlaid with scrolling silver ornament and surmounted by a finely cast silver blossom. Produced at the renowned Bakhmetiev (later Никольский) Glass Factory, it reflects the Russian tradition of elevating glassmaking to the level of decorative art.
The factory was founded in 1764 in the Penza province by Alexei Ivanovich Bakhmetev, with the permission of Catherine the Great. Despite being almost destroyed during the Pugachev uprising, the enterprise was rebuilt and by the 1830s had become one of the leading crystal producers in Russia. Its wares ranged from luxurious cut, engraved and enameled vessels for the nobility and the Imperial Court—earning the right in 1836 to mark production with the state emblem—to high-quality household glass admired for clarity, brilliance, and resonant tone.
Under Prince A. D. Obolensky, who took ownership in 1884, the factory expanded, employing nearly 1,000 workers and establishing schools, a hospital, and even a theater. Generations of master craftsmen, such as the celebrated Vershinin-Protasov family, created virtuoso works, including unique double-layered glasses with miniature landscapes between the walls.

Starting price: 600€
Estimate: 700-900€
Hammer Price: €

Imperial German Naval Officer’s Sword with Damascus Blade

Maker: WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co.), Solingen
Period: Circa 1900–1914

A superb Imperial German naval officer’s sword (Kaiserliche Marine pattern) featuring a Damascus steel blade of exceptional quality, finely etched with floral scrolls, naval motifs, and crowned anchor emblems on both sides. The blade shows a beautiful watered pattern typical of hand-forged Damascus steel, indicative of a deluxe private-purchase officer’s weapon.

The ricasso is clearly stamped with the WKC Solingen trademark — the knight’s head and king’s head — one of Solingen’s most respected cutlers.

The hilt is of gilded brass, richly decorated with acanthus leaves, oak branches, and the Imperial crown over fouled anchor in relief. The lion’s head pommel has inset red glass “eyes,” and the white grip is bound with gilt wire. The original officer’s bullion portépée is still attached.

The sword retains its black-lacquered metal scabbard with gilt brass fittings and two suspension rings, showing only light wear.

Dimensions:

Overall length: 98 cm

Blade length: 81,4 cm

Blade width at ricasso: 2.2 cm

Remarks:

A high-grade Imperial German naval officer’s presentation sword, manufactured by WKC, Solingen, with a Damascus steel blade — a rare and desirable variant carried by senior officers of the Kaiserliche Marine during the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm II

Starting price: 8000€
Estimate: 10000-12000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Russian Carved Jasper Bear. Petersburg or Ural, late 19th century. 
Carved jasper
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Dimensions: 5.7 × 10 × 3.3 cm.
Weight: 249.3 g

A finely carved miniature of a bear, rendered from russet jasper with careful attention to texture and stance. Symbol of strength and a national emblem of Russia, the bear was a favored motif in late 19th-century hardstone sculpture, often produced by master carvers of the Ekaterinburg region, St. Petersburg and Petergov workshop

Starting price: 1200€
Estimate: 1500-2000€
Hammer Price: €

Extremely Rare Imperial German Naval Officer’s Sword with Damascus Blade

Period: circa 1900–1914

An outstanding and extremely rare deluxe Imperial German naval officer’s sword, featuring a highly unusual lion-head pommel with one green and one red glass eye — a very scarce variant among known examples. The lion’s head is of a rare sculptural type with exceptionally fine detailing and a powerful expression, symbolizing strength and command.

The gilded brass guard is richly pierced and engraved with floral scrolls and the Imperial crown over a fouled anchor, representing the Kaiserliche Marine. The white grip, bound with gilt wire, remains in excellent condition and retains the original silver-and-red bullion portépée.

The magnificent Damascus steel blade displays a beautiful watered pattern throughout, enhanced with deep blue and gilded panels depicting naval trophies, crowned anchors, and acanthus scrollwork.

Presented with its black-lacquered metal scabbard with gilded brass fittings and two suspension rings, all in excellent preservation.

Dimensions (approx.):

Overall length: 90.5 cm
Blade length: 75 cm
Blade width at ricasso: 2.2 cm

Remarks:

A museum-quality example of a deluxe Imperial German naval officer’s sword by WKC, Solingen, featuring Damascus blade, blue-and-gold etching, and an exceptionally rare lion-head variant — among the most desirable patterns produced for high-ranking officers of the Kaiserliche Marine before World War I.

Starting price: 10000€
Estimate: 12000-15000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

A Silver and Onyx Composition “Caucasian Leopard”
Joseph Marshak Firm, Kiev, 1908–1917
Dimensions: 8 × 14.5 × 6.3 cm
Total weight: 646 g

Cast in silver, the dynamic figure of a prowling leopard is depicted descending a rocky slope, mounted on a polished green onyx base. The front plaque bears the Cyrillic inscription “Кавказский барсъ” (Caucasian Leopard). Maker’s mark of the Joseph Marshak firm.

Iosif Abramovich Marshak (1854–1918) was one of Imperial Russia’s foremost jewelers, often referred to as the “Cartier of Kiev” or “Ukrainian Fabergé.” He founded his workshop in 1878, which developed into a major jewelry enterprise on Khreshchatyk Street. The firm’s innovative production methods, employment of both male and female artisans, and participation in international exhibitions in Chicago (1893) and Antwerp (1894) earned Marshak worldwide acclaim.

Marshak’s workshop produced exquisite jewelry, presentation silverware, clocks, and commemorative objects, admired for their refined craftsmanship and artistic individuality.

Starting price: 2500€
Estimate: 3000-4000€
Hammer Price: €

M-1874 Russian civil forestry official’s dagger. Maker’s mark of Shaf & Sons, Petersburg. Length: 63 cm.

Starting price: 3500€
Estimate: 4000-5000€

Ultra- Rare Imperial Army/Navy Presentation Sword. Model- 1889( I.O.D. 89). W 154 The upper side of the guard in detail. This weapon (W 153) has a special feature—an indistinct anchor beneath an Imperial crown (with pendilia). Thus, this weapon is undoubtedly attributable to a member of the Naval Infantry. (STJ)
Dimensions:
Total length 101.4 cm
Blade length 81.5 cm
Blade width 2.2 cm.

Starting price: 5000€
Estimate: 6000-7000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Russian Silver-Gilt and Quartzite Tray in the Form of a Fish. 
Maker’s mark of Avenir Sumin, St. Petersburg, 1908–1917. 
Belorechensk quartzite, silver-gilt
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Dimensions: 3.5 × 13.5 × 9.3 cm

Total weight: 109.5 g

A whimsical tray in the form of a stylized fish, its body carved from richly veined Belorechensk quartzite and mounted in finely worked silver-gilt. The scales and tail are engraved with delicate precision, while the eye is set with a warm cabochon, lending the object both humor and elegance.
The piece bears the mark of Avenir Sumin, one of the most renowned stonecutting jewelers of late Imperial Russia and an official supplier to Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. Known for combining vividly colored hardstones with refined silver mounts, Sumin created objects that appealed to both Russian and international collectors.

Starting price: 4500€
Estimate: 5000-7000€
Hammer Price: €

M-1826 Russian model short sword.

Russian model 1826 (Sometimes referred as 1827) sapper sawback short sword or tesak. Complete with original scabbard, what is very rare. Total length: 72 cm. Blade length: 49.5 cm. length: Blade width: 5.4 cm.

Starting price: 2500€
Estimate: 3000-3500€

Extremely Rare Estonian Naval Officer’s Sword, 1920–1930s

A very rare and historically significant Estonian Naval Officer’s sword from the interwar period (1920–1930s), produced by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, on special order.

The bright steel blade is beautifully etched with the image of Toompea Castle and the Three Lions of Estonia, national symbols representing the Estonian state. Dimensions:

Total length: 99.5 cm

Blade length: 83.7 cm

Blade width: 2.2 cm

Remarks:

A museum-quality and extremely rare example of a specially commissioned Estonian Naval Officer’s sword, decorated with national emblems and produced by the renowned German firm Carl Eickhorn, Solingen. Such swords were made in very limited numbers for Estonian naval officers during the interwar period, and are now among the most sought-after pieces of Baltic military heritage.

Starting price: 5000€
Estimate: 7000-8000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Russian Silver-Gilt and Agate Bonbonniere. Maker’s mark of Vladimir Finikov, Bolin Firm
. Petersburg, late 19th century. Agate, silver-gilt mount. 

Dimensions: 4 × 5 × 5 cm

Total weight: 58 g

An elegant bonbonniere, carved from richly banded agate in a spiraling fluted design, the swirling patterns of the stone enhanced by its warm translucency. The hinged cover continues the motif with radiating flutes and is mounted with a finely chased silver-gilt rim of foliate ornament.
The box bears the mark of Vladimir Finikov, one of the leading masters of the prestigious Bolin Firm—jewelers to the Russian Imperial Court and long-standing rivals of Fabergé. Works by Bolin are renowned for their precision and refinement, often distinguished by a restrained elegance that appealed to the aristocracy and the Imperial family.
Comparable works
Agate bonbonnieres with gilt or silver mounts by Bolin and Fabergé are preserved in the Armoury Chamber, the Hermitage, and prominent private collections. Auction examples include a V. Finikov by Bolin gold and moonstone brooch offered at Sotheby’s, Russian Sale – Works of Art, Fabergé (Lot 421, 2007) and another high-quality gold piece by Finikov sold at Christie’s under Lot 6340822.
https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2007/russian-sale-works-of-art-faberge-l07113/lot.421.html https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6340822

Starting price: 3000€
Estimate: 3500-4500€
Hammer Price: €

An Extremely Rare Latvian Navy Officer’s Dress Sword by E. & F. Hörster, Solingen, c. 1920-1930

This is an exceptionally rare and historically significant officer’s sword from the brief interwar period of the First Latvian Republic. Its impeccable provenance is confirmed by the maker’s mark of the legendary German firm E. & F. Hörster, Solingen, a benchmark of the highest quality. The sword features the Latvian Coat of Arms prominently on the hilt, leaving no doubt as to its official, state-issued status.

A key distinguishing feature is its elegant and scarcer leather scabbard with brass fittings, suggesting a specific dress pattern. The survival of such a potent symbol of Latvian sovereignty, especially in this condition, is remarkable.

Dimensions:

Total Length: 101 cm

Blade Length: 86 cm

Blade Width: 2.4 cm

Starting price: 8000€
Estimate: 10000-12000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

M-1878 Bulgarian model short sword.

Ultra rare Bulgarian made 1878 short sword. An exact copy of Russian 1848 short swords. Most of model 1878 were supplied to Bulgaria by Russia, this one is made by Sofia arsenal, what is extremely uncommon. Sofia arsenal stamp is on the crossguard, the sword was made in 1890. Total length: 65 cm. Blade length: 48 cm. length: Blade width: 4.1 cm.

Starting price: 800€
Estimate: 1000-1200€

M-1834 Russian model sapper short sword.

Russian model 1834 sapper short sword or tesak. Scabbard is missing. Nice and clear markings.Total length: 63 cm. Blade length: 48.5 cm. length: Blade width: 4.3 cm.

Starting price: 700€
Estimate: 800-1000€

Rare WW1 Austrian 1850/1871 Model Naval Officer’s Sword. A fine and rare Austrian Naval Officer’s sword, Model 1850/1871, dating to the World War I period. This elegant regulation pattern features a slightly curved, single-edged blade with etched panels of naval trophies and floral scrolls, typical of Austro-Hungarian naval officer weapons of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The gilded brass hilt is finely cast with a fouled anchor within a laurel wreath on the guard, surmounted by the Imperial crown. The sharkskin grip, bound with twisted brass wire, remains in very good condition. The sword retains its original leather scabbard with two suspension rings, showing only light age patina.

Dimensions:

Total length: 85.5 cm

Blade length: 70.6 cm

Blade width: 2.6 cm

Starting price: 800€
Estimate: 1000-1200€
Hammer Price: 800€

An 1805 pattern presentation Georgian Royal Navy warrant officer’s sword. The GIFT of ?? West of Deptford TO ??? Collins of THE Royal Navy, Jan 1826. Made by Firmin & Sons swords cutlery London.

Circa 1825.

Length 94.5 cm.

Starting price: 2000€
Estimate: 2500-3000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€

Soviet 1920’s hunting knife.

Ultra-rare Soviet NEP period-made hunting knife. The presentation-grade hunting knives of this period are virtually non-existent. The knife is made by Vorsma E.P.O. made using staghorn, what is also a very rare occasion. Pattern is resembling pre-WWI knives made in that area but a bit more fancy. Total length: 42 cm. Blade length: 24.5 cm. Blade width: 3.5 cm.

Starting price: 2500€
Estimate: 3000-3500€