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Stag Antler Candelabra

Stag Antler Candelabra. Circa 1890. Dimensions : H-75 (cm)

French infantry officer's sword from the collection of famous American stage actor Otis Skinner.

From the Otis Skinner and Cornelia Otis Skinner collection, a French infantry officers sword and scabbard. This sword has been in the Skinner family for a good part of its life. The Skinners travelled extensively, and had a Paris apartment as well. This was possibly initially purchased as a stage prop. Eventually this became part of their personal collection in their New York apartment. This sword was manufactured by the Chatellerault Company, who manufactured swords 1816-1937. This sword is model 1882, manufactured in November 1916, during WWI. This information is engraved to blade. The hilt is horn, wrapped with brass wire, with 4 bar brass guard, initialled M.J.A.B. Blade has very good point, and scabbard is intact. All parts are in very good condition with original patina. Size 40 inches long including scabbard, 38.5 inches long alone. A very nice sword from the collection of famous actors.

c.1870 STAFFORDSHIRE STAG & HOUND HUNTING FIGURE

An excellent Staffordshire stag and hound spill figure, featuring a fleeing stag with imposing antlers and short stub tail before a tree shaped spill, being pursued by a black and white hound with lolling red tongue. The rocky outcrop setting is embellished with grass extrusion trails and clumps. The base is embellished with a line of soft gilding. Condition: restoration to the tip of one antler branch and tip of the dog's tail; partial stress line the deer's neck; typical fine glaze crazing; no cracks or hairlines - if you have any questions about this item, contact me. Seller operates a 100% purchase price money back returns policy if not completely satisfied. Circa 1870; 8½in/21.6cm high.

Turner 'Stag' Pattern Dish 1790's

A dish transfer printed with the 'Stag' pattern by John Turner and dating to c.1790. In good condition with some minor nibbles to the rim.Impressed 'TURNER' mark. Diameter is 160mm. SOLD