Hannover

Dated 1957. Plaster, diameter 25 cm. Reverse with hook for hanging, also on reverse handwritten notation “King Ernst August of Hannover 1837-1851”, “Moldano cast after a plaque from the estate of royal mint master Brehmer 1957”. Few minor impact marks. Condition 2.

Manufactured late 19th century. Large solid full-figure bronze of an officer of the Hanoverian Regiment Garde du Corps mounted on horseback in the uniform circa 1850. Very fine detailed representation with caterpillar helmet, cuirass, sabretache, officer's saber, sword sling, shabraque and saddle cloth, on rectangular bronze base, laterally signed by artist “A.v.Strantz” (August Friedrich Karl von Strantz 1851-1927). On tall stepped black marble base, verso with 4 mounting screws for the missing dedication plaque. Overall height 39 cm, height of marble base 14 cm, outer dimensions of bronze plinth 13.8 x 7 cm, weight 7.16 kilos. An exceptionally fine quality of workmanship, condition 2.

Very likely a farewell gift for a high-ranking officer of the Königs-Ulanen-Regiment (1. Hannoversches) Nr. 13, which inherited the traditions of the Hanoverian Regiment Garde du Corps.

circa 1908. Large cast iron plaque with bust portrait of the King in general's uniform with full orders and decorations, inscribed “Georg V.v.G.G. König v. Hannover”. Brass, lightly patinated, with artist's signature “R. Placht 08”, diameter 19.2 cm, weight 0.8 kilos, condition 2.

circa 1932. Large collar chain, manufactured in silver, reverse side gilded. The obverse embossed in relief with very fine representation: 2 crossed Hanoverian regimental standards, the flag leaves finely hand-engraved, in the center an oak leaf wreath with applied gilt cipher of Duke Ernst August “EA”, behind with crossed sabers, KGL shako, laurel and oak leaf sprays, with raised inscription “Hannoverscher Kriegerverein - Militärverein für Niedersachsen, e.V. Hannover”. Reverse with finest engraving “His Royal Highness Duke Ernst August of Brunswick and Lüneburg Protector of the Hanoverian State Veterans Association e.V. to the Association on the occasion of its 25th anniversary 1907 - 21.September - 1932”, hallmarked with crescent, crown, “800” and jeweler's mark “MEYER”. The original suspension chain also of 800 silver with corresponding hallmarks, width of collar chain 18.5 cm, height approx. 11 cm. Lightly worn, condition 2.
A very fine individual piece.

Porcelain pipe bowl artfully hand-painted, very fine representation: in the center a crowned dedication plaque with inscription: "Rit.v.Bülow G.C.R. - Cpt.Baring 1.l.Bt. - Lt.v.Uslar...(G.C.R.) - Cpt.Jacoby...(1.l.B.) - Lt.Baring 1.l.Bt. - Lt.Borchers...(1.l.B.) - Lt.v.Freytag...(1.l.B.) - Lt.Stakemann...(1.l.B.) - Lt.v.Linsingen...(1.l.B.) - Lt.Wuthmann...(1.l.B.) - Lt.Wedekind...(1.l.B.) - Lt.Gündell...(1.l.B.) to their friend Lt.Rochfort in remembrance", the plaque flanked on both sides by a cuirassier of the Garde Kürassier Regiment and a Jäger of the 1st Light Battalion, with landscape background. Below the plaque a blue bandeau with golden dedication "Göttingen den 15ten Febr.1841.". The lid with mounting of 800 silver, hallmarked inside "800", "S" and crescent/crown. Height approx. 15.5 cm. Undamaged, condition 2+.
A particularly fine and elaborate officer's gift from the Kingdom of Hanover and precursor to reservist pipes.

King Georg V of Hanover, pewter plate with large portrait head of the King, the rim of the pewter plate with Art Nouveau motifs, diameter 22.5 cm, reverse with 4 solder points presumably from a stand, weight 0.53 kilograms, condition 2.

After 1866. The porcelain pipe bowl depicting Ernst August Duke of Cumberland in uniform as Austrian Colonel, with lid. The porcelain knee piece inscribed “Ernst August Herzog v.Cumberland u.z.Braunschw.u.Lüneburg Oberst Inhaber d.k.u.k. Inf. Rgt. N.42.” (Ernst August Duke of Cumberland and of Brunswick and Lüneburg Colonel Proprietor of Imperial and Royal Infantry Regiment No. 42), with original wooden pipe stem and mouthpiece, overall length approx. 26 cm, pipe bowl length approx. 11 cm. Undamaged, condition 2.

circa 1908. Large brass plaque with bust portrait of the King in general's uniform with full decorations, with inscription “Georg V.v.G.G. König v. Hannover”. Brass lightly patinated, with artist's signature “R. Placht 08”, diameter 19.2 cm, weight 0.5 kilo, condition 2.

Circa 1912. Large plaque bearing the coat of arms of the Royal House of Hanover with inscription “Nunquam Retrorsum - Suscipere et Finire Geb. 28.Oct. 1880 + 20. Mai 1912”. Gilt brass, reverse filled with plaster. Diameter 18 cm, weight 0.65 kilograms. Obverse with heavy age spotting, undamaged, condition 2-.

Large bronze medal, diameter 59 mm, obverse with portrait of the King, reverse inscribed “In Memory of the Admission of His Majesty King George V into the Freemasons' Order, January 14, 1857”. Condition 2+.
King George V was admitted on January 14, 1857 in the Lodge “Zum schwarzen Bär” in Hannover as a Freemason for all lodges of the Kingdom. He soon assumed the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Kingdom of Hanover. Die engraver Brehmer, excellent condition

Circa 1830. Approximately 53 x 53 cm standard made of yellow (“golden”) fabric with golden metal fringe, richly embroidered on both sides with silver thread, partly executed in relief, in the center the British-Hanoverian coat of arms with the motto “nec aspera terrent” (the motto of the Order of the Guelphs established in 1815), held on either side by the English lion and the Scottish unicorn, above which the British crown upon which stands the crowned lion (royal crest), the lion and unicorn standing on a blue-backed scroll with the motto “Dieu et mon droit”, embroidered above the coat of arms the battle honor “Peninsula”, below the coat of arms the regimental name “Königin Husaren Regiment.”, below which embroidered the battle honor “Barosse”. On the left side of the standard from top to bottom the Order of the Garter, the Order of the Thistle and the Order of the Guelphs, on the right side (the fly) the Order of the Bath, the Order of St. Patrick and the Order of St. Michael. The standard well preserved considering its age, the fabric with tears, some of the fringe on the sides missing.

An object of museum significance! An irreplaceable artifact of the history of the Kingdom of Hannover!

According to information, the object originates from Marienburg Castle of the House of Welf, the royal Hanoverian collection, which was largely auctioned at Sotheby's in 2005.

Of Hanoverian standards, very few pieces have been preserved in museums and collections and are thus available for historical research. The history of the pieces awarded from 1821 under George IV to certain infantry regiments is well documented. In the cavalry, however, frequent reorganizations and redesignations have complicated research.

According to current knowledge, from 1821 initially each squadron received a standard. The cavalry standards differed from the infantry colors by their considerably more elaborate workmanship as well as the bearing of a “second battle honor”. Common to the standards were the execution of the coat of arms, the orders and the size. However, the standards cost four times that of the infantry colors. A price of 300 Thalers (!!) is documented, which represented a considerable sum at that time. This was so expensive that in 1837 it was determined that each regiment should carry only one standard. With the accession of King Ernest Augustus I in 1837 and the accompanying end of the personal union, the infantry colors were partly modified and partly newly introduced. In the cavalry, however, the very expensive standards were probably continued unchanged for some time and later came into the royal arsenal or the royal collection.

The present standard corresponds entirely in workmanship and dimensions to the known pieces. The coat of arms in its execution can be dated to the period 1816-37. It can be assumed that the standard, like other known pieces, was awarded under King George IV or William IV. The designation “Königin Husaren-Regiment” is documented before 1833. Thereafter the redesignation to “Königin-Dragoner” occurred. Thus an origin before 1833 can be assumed.

The Königin-Husaren-Regiment stands in the tradition of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (also called Osnabrücker Husaren). For the Osnabrücker Husaren, the “Description of the Kingdom of Hannover” (1829) lists the attributed motto “Peninsula - Barosse”. (The 2nd Hussar Regiment had participated in the Battle of Barosse in 1811). Around 1833 the regiment was renamed “Königin-Dragoner”, around 1838 it was renamed back to “Königin-Husaren-Regiment”.

If interested, we can offer for the standard a finial or a finial with the original staff, which are currently still in a private collection.

Circa 1833. Approximately 53 x 53 cm standard made of yellow (“golden”) fabric with gold metal fringe, richly embroidered on both sides with silver thread, partially executed in relief, at the center the British-Hanoverian coat of arms with the motto “nec aspera terrent” (the motto of the Guelphic Order established in 1815), flanked by the English lion and the Scottish unicorn, above which the British crown upon which stands the crowned lion (royal crest), the lion and unicorn standing on a blue-backed scroll bearing the motto “Dieu et mon droit”, above the coat of arms the two battle honors “Peninsula” and “Göhrde” embroidered, below the coat of arms the regimental designation “3tes Dragoner Regiment. H.V.C.”, below which the battle honor “Waterloo” embroidered. On the left side of the standard from top to bottom the Order of the Garter, the Order of the Thistle, and the Guelphic Order, on the right side (the fly) the Order of the Bath, the Order of St. Patrick, and the Order of St. Michael. The standard well preserved considering its age with minor damage.

An object of museum significance! An irreplaceable artifact of the history of the Kingdom of Hannover!

According to information, the object originates from the Welfenschloss Marienburg, the royal Hanoverian collection, which was largely auctioned at Sotheby's in 2005.

Of Hanoverian standards, a few pieces have been preserved in museums and collections and are thus available for historical research. The history of the pieces awarded from 1821 under George IV to certain infantry regiments is well documented. In the cavalry, however, frequent reorganizations and redesignations complicated research.

According to current knowledge, from 1821 initially each squadron received a standard. The cavalry standards differed from the infantry standards in their considerably more elaborate workmanship and the bearing of a “second battle honor”. Common to the standards were the execution of the coat of arms, the orders, and the size. However, the standards cost four times as much as the standards for the infantry. A price of 300 Thalers (!!) is documented, which represented a considerable sum at that time. This was so expensive that in 1837 it was determined that each regiment should carry only one standard. With the accession of King Ernst August I in 1837 and the resulting end of the Personal Union, the standards for the infantry were then partly modified and partly newly introduced. In the cavalry, however, the very expensive standards were evidently continued unchanged for a time and later came into the royal arsenal or the royal collection.

The present standard corresponds entirely in workmanship and dimensions to known pieces. The coat of arms in its execution dates to the period 1816-37. It can be assumed that the standard, like other known pieces, was awarded under King George IV or William IV. However, since the regiment was only renamed in 1833 from “Königlich Hannoversches 3. Husaren-Regiment” to “Königlich Hannoversches 3. Regiment Herzog von Cambridge-Dragoner”, the date of creation of the standard can be placed after 1833 and up to 1837. In 1848 the redesignation to “Königlich Hannoversches Regiment Herzog von Cambridge-Dragoner” occurred. After the dissolution of the Hanoverian Army in 1866, not until 1899 did the 1. Hannoversche Dragoner-Regiment Nr. 9 assume the traditions of the regiment, which however was renamed “Dragoner-Regiment König Karl I. von Rumänien (1. Hannoversches) Nr. 9” in 1907.

The “Königlich Hannoversches 3. Regiment Herzog von Cambridge-Dragoner” (designation from 1833) stood in the tradition of the “3. leichten Dragoner-Regiment der Königlich deutschen Legion” (renamed in 1811 to 3. Husaren-Regiment der Königlich deutschen Legion), which participated in the Battle of Göhrde in 1813.

If interested, we can also offer a standard finial or a standard finial of the original staff for this standard, which are currently still in a private collection.

Circa 1900. Cut crystal glass. Height with lid approximately 32 cm. Condition 2.