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Silver coin - 5 Reichsmarks, Charles I, 1876 F - 3,000 Kč

A large silver coin from the Kingdom of Württemberg (present-day Germany), minted in 1876 in Stuttgart (F). The obverse features a portrait of Charles I, King of Württemberg, and the reverse depicts a crown above the imperial eagle. 896.725 coins were minted.

Condition as shown in the photo.

Steiff teddy bear 60 cm - before 1933 - 70,000 Kč

This large mohair Steiff bear, which is exceptionally well preserved, was manufactured by Germany's most famous toy company before 1933, probably during the interwar period. There are remnants of a white tag under the button, which was used until 1926. However Steiff was often making use of older buttons and tags so the production period of this bear cannot be determined with certainty. This model was sold between 1908 and 1933 in 14 sizes, of which this one, 43 cm sitting and 60 cm standing, is the largest.

The caramel-colored mohair bear (a later brand name for this gray-brown shade) stuffed with wood wool (excelsior) is in a completely original and exceptionally well-preserved condition: the mohair is nearly 100% without any bald patches, the button in ear with "the underscored ff", complete stitches of the nose and all four claws on all limbs, original belly stitch, backpainted glass eyes and felt paw pads, of which only the one on the right hand has minor damage - considered normal for toys of this type and does not need repair. The stuffing in the upper limbs is slightly compressed, but not completely "broken" - which is also exceptional for bears of this size. There is a 0.5 cm tear on the edge of the bear's leg and paw, which we can have professionally repaired. The bear's growler is long mute.

The bear was gently hand cleaned to get rid of dust, otherwise no other intervention was needed.

Nightfall II - Břetislav Benda - 0 Kč

The bronze sculpture entitled "Nightfall II" by Czech academic sculptor Břetislav Benda was originally a small-scale model for a life-size sculpture, which was produced in two casts - one became the dominant feature of the entrance hall of the Imperial Hotel in Karlovy Vary and the other is located in the interior of the Ministry of Education in Prague, on Karmelitská Street. A certificate of authenticity is displayed with the item (see photo).

Břetislav Benda (1897–1983) graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and was a student of the founders of modern Czech sculpture, J. V. Myslbek and Jan Štursa. During his lifetime, he created an extensive body of work – many small sculptures and more than a hundred life-size and larger-than-life sculptures, located in the Czech Republic and abroad. Benda's work can be considered the culmination of Jan Štursa's artistic legacy.

The main theme that sculptor Benda devoted himself to was female figures, especially nudes; he himself was called the sculptor of the female body. He sums it up in his own words: "I know of no motif more beautiful than a woman in all her variations; for a sculptor, she is an inexhaustible subject. Through my sculptures, I want to express the infinite beauty of the human body, but also other human feelings."

The Thinker - Břetislav Benda - 0 Kč

“The Thinker” is one of the truly exceptional sculptures by the Czech academic sculptor Břetislav Benda from the 1920s. In his 1982 monograph Břetislav Benda, Professor Jiří Kotalík describes it as one of the most significant creative achievements of Czech sculpture of that period.

The sculpture was first exhibited at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris in 1925, where Benda’s sculptural work received high acclaim. A certificate of authenticity has been issued for the piece (see photograph).

The Aviator - Břetislav Benda - 0 Kč

The sculpture “The Aviator” by the Czech academic sculptor Břetislav Benda was awarded as the President of the Czechoslovak Republic’s Prize to the winner of the International Aviation Rally in Pilsen in 1931. The model for this piece is his life-size statue from 1925, installed on the building of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic in Prague 6.

A certificate of authenticity has been issued for the object (see photograph).

Entering the Water - Břetislav Benda - 0 Kč

The sculpture “Entering the Water” by the Czech academic sculptor Břetislav Benda was created at the turn of the 1920s and 1930s in both bronze and stone, for example in a larger-than-life version in Náchod. In addition to journal articles, it is also mentioned in the monograph Břetislav Benda written by Professor Jaromír Kotalík and published in 1982, as well as in the publication Břetislav Benda, Sculptor of the Republic, published in 2025.

Washing Up III - Břetislav Benda - 0 Kč

Bronze sculpture titled “Washing Up III” by Czech academic sculptor Břetislav Benda ranks among the remarkable works of the 1920s. It stands out for both its masterful artistic execution and its distinctive originality. The sculpture was exhibited repeatedly. It was first presented at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris in 1925, where it received favorable reviews from the local press.

Silver powder compact - 1940s - 5,000 Kč

Round powder compact with mirror, made of guilloché and engraved silver (fineness Ag 900/1000). Marked with a Czechoslovakian hallmark used in the 1940s.

Clock and table with Boulle-style marquetry - 85,000 Kč

Boulle clock with a pedestal and table, probably of French origin. Made in the Baroque style after André-Charles Boullé (1642–1732), who became famous for creating tortoiseshell-inlaid furniture for King Louis XIV.

The clock is richly decorated with gilded brass appliqués in combination with red tortoiseshell. Above the glass clock case, which houses a movement with a half-hour striking mechanism, sits a gilded dial. The dial features relief white enamel medallions with hand-painted dark blue numerals. The top of the clock is decorated with a gilded bronze vase full of flowers.

The pedestal is made of the same material as the clock, unlike the table, which is made of wood with brass inlay combined with colored lacquer imitating tortoiseshell. The table has one drawer, and there is slight damage to the wood on the leg and the corners of the tabletop caused by normal use. Some brass elements are loose (see photos).

The condition of both pieces is consistent with their age. The clock is functional, has been checked by a watchmaker, and is wound mechanically using the included key.

A short video of the clock is available here.

Due to the age of the clock, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or long-term functionality.

Wooden frame with brass decoration - 6,000 Kč

A frame originally used to display portrait miniatures. It is made of wood and gilded brass.

The dimensions of the entire frame are 17.8 × 15.2 cm.

The dimensions for inserting a photograph/portrait are 5.9 × 4.4 cm (inner glass frame).

There are a few scratches on the front wooden side.