{"title":"Private Collection \u0026 Museum Pieces","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe Mark of Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eImmerse yourself in a selection of artifacts, rare vintage toys, and historical curiosities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFrom maritime exploration to military relics, every piece is authentic and authenticated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eEnrich your space with unique and extraordinary fragments of history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plat-de-service-victorien-avec-motif-nautique-copeland","title":"Victorian COPELAND Ironstone serving platter, circa 1800","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the heart of the Wadden Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e, the island of Terschelling has long been the stage for maritime tragedies and tales of survival. After every storm, the \u003cstrong\u003eJutters\u003c\/strong\u003e, locals who lived off the sea, would scan the horizon and brave the waves to collect the remnants of shipwrecked vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in this context that we share the story of this Victorian \u003cstrong\u003eIronstone\u003c\/strong\u003e serving dish from the English manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eW.T. Copeland\u003c\/strong\u003e (Stoke-on-Trent, successor to Spode).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating back to the 19th century, this officer's serving dish features exquisitely refined decoration: a three-masted warship sailing proudly in the center, surrounded by an elegant border of oak leaves. \u003cstrong\u003eSubtle traces of original gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e are still visible on the raised parts of the scalloped edges, where the dish is naturally gripped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dish embodies both British elegance and the military functionality of the officers' mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts destiny took a turn on \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 19, 1809\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the 36-gun Royal Navy frigate \u003cstrong\u003eHMS Flora\u003c\/strong\u003e was wrecked off the Dutch coast of Oosterend, in Terschelling. Part of the officers' mess tableware was subsequently recovered by families on the island. Two centuries later, this dish resurfaces, still bearing the authentic patina of time and maritime adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it stands as a \u003cstrong\u003erare collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e: a true testament to British naval history, the tradition of the Jutters, and the exceptional craftsmanship of Copeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn object that does more than decorate a table: it tells a story of shipwreck, resilience, and treasures snatched from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe opinion of Galerie POPINCOURT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 19th century, \u003cstrong\u003eCopeland was the preferred supplier for the Royal Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e and major shipping companies.\u003cbr\u003eThis dish is crafted from Ironstone, a British technical innovation combining the finesse of porcelain with exceptional durability.\u003cbr\u003eThis material was designed specifically to withstand the rolling of ships and the shocks of storms. It is precisely this robustness that allowed this specimen to endure for two centuries, from the holds of a ship to the shores of Terschelling, reaching us today with its authentic patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcquiring a Copeland piece with such provenance means owning the elite of 19th-century shipboard ceramics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: W.T. Copeland (Stoke-on-Trent, England)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Private collection, Terschelling (Oosterend)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19th century – Victorian era\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen floral and maritime decor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Three-masted warship, oak leaf border, and traces of gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ironstone earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Diameter 280 mm (11.02 inches) – Height 60 mm (2.36 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 810 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition for a piece over 215 years old that survived a shipwreck. Beautiful period patina.\u003cbr\u003ePresence of a period chip on the edge of the foot (43x6 mm) (1.69\"x0.24\").\u003cbr\u003eTraces of original gilding still visible on the side grips.\u003cbr\u003eNo cracks or restoration. The green decor remains intact and vivid. The period label attached to the back (in Dutch) is legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of the shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorian COPELAND serving dish\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUTRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59277723205966,"sku":"ARC-VIC-3003","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/copeland-ironstone-plate-victorian-museum-safe.png?v=1786787115"},{"product_id":"lepopee-silencieuse-tasse-en-porcelaine-du-naufrage-de-ca-mau-v-1725","title":"Ca Mau Shipwreck Porcelain Cup, Circa 1725","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ghost from the Abyss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eImagine the South China Sea in 1725. The ship, a Chinese junk, leaves the port of Canton bound for the Dutch port of Batavia (modern-day Jakarta), heavy with cargo destined for the European market, where Chinese imperial porcelain was the pinnacle of luxury at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe journey ends abruptly off the coast of Ca Mau, Vietnam.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThe ship sinks, taking with it a true treasure.\u003cbr\u003eHaving remained for nearly three centuries in the silence of the abyss, protected by sand and currents, this cup was discovered in 1998 by Vietnamese fishermen and subsequently excavated during a major archaeological campaign.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a rare piece, steeped in history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Galerie POPINCOURT Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\"Blue and white\" porcelain produced in Jingdezhen, the world capital of ceramics.\u003cbr\u003eThe floral motif is typical of the era, featuring plum blossoms or peonies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeneath its base, it preciously retains: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original Sotheby's - UNICOM label, a guarantee of legal and certified provenance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe manual inventory number (15788), inscribed in ink by experts when it was brought to the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCrafted during the reign of the Yongzheng Emperor (Qing Dynasty), this \"Blue and White\" porcelain features a highly refined, hand-painted floral design.\u003cbr\u003eLook closely; the slight erosion on the rim is not a defect, but \"sea marks.\" These are the poetic scars left by salt and time, proving its long sojourn in the depths. Every reflection in its glaze tells three centuries of maritime history and the splendor of the Silk Road.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not just an antique, it is a museum piece with impeccable traceability. This cup was part of the historic sale organized by Sotheby's in Amsterdam in 2007.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(92, 92, 92);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ca Mau shipwreck, Vietnam (c. 1725). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(92, 92, 92);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18th century - Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5c5c5c;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(92, 92, 92);\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5c5c5c;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5c5c5c;\"\u003e Private collection - Ex Sotheby's. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(92, 92, 92);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloral Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plum blossom or peony. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(92, 92, 92);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Porcelain \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(92, 92, 92);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(92, 92, 92);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter 72 mm Height 40 mm (2.83\"x 1.57\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(92, 92, 92);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 51 grams\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(92, 92, 92);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStructurally sound, \"as-recovered,\" natural marine erosion due to the action of sea salt and sand during nearly 300 years of immersion. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the shipment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorcelain cup from the Ca Mau shipwreck\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUTRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59298728542542,"sku":"ARC-CHI-3004","price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/ca-mau-chinese-cup-ancient-SOTHEBYs_260902001_d5e9d6fe-dee2-4de5-bda8-d596ede80d2a.png?v=1788366652"},{"product_id":"le-dernier-repas-du-majungasaurus-coprolithe-exceptionnelle-madagascar-70-ma","title":"Coprolite of Majungasaurus, Madagascar, 70 Mya","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA moment of life frozen in eternity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine the semi-arid plains of Madagascar, 70 million years ago. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Majungasaurus crenatissimus, the island’s apex superpredator and distant cousin of Tyrannosaurus rex, reigns supreme.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is no ordinary fossil: it is a rare \u003cstrong\u003eichnofossil\u003c\/strong\u003e that captures a precise moment of prehistoric life. Thanks to exceptional mineralization, this coprolite (fossilized excrement) has endured through the ages to reveal \u003cstrong\u003ethe secrets of the diet of a Cretaceous titan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of its dense, 210-gram matrix, bone and tooth fragments are clearly visible to the naked eye.\u003cbr\u003eA true window opening onto the meal of a giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented under an elegant dome on a patinated wooden base with a transparent acrylic stand allowing for 360° display, this piece is ready to be integrated into the finest cabinets of curiosities or contemporary interiors seeking a unique and powerful conversation piece.\u003cbr\u003ePositive UV test revealing a bone phosphate inclusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery aesthetic: Exceptional texture, high density, and visible bone inclusions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe opinion of Galerie POPINCOURT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was selected for its remarkable density, preserved texture, and above all for this central fluorescent zone of approximately 2 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional rarity: unlike bones, coprolites document the actual behavior and diet of dinosaurs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A holy grail for any enlightened collector.\u003cbr\u003eIncreasing heritage value: Fossils from the Maevarano Formation are now strictly regulated. Their availability on the international market is constantly decreasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProbable species\u003c\/strong\u003e: Majungasaurus crenatissimus (Abelisaurid theropod)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maevarano Formation, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eUpper Cretaceous (\u003c\/strong\u003eMaastrichtian), approximately 70 million years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9 × 5 cm (large specimen) (3.54\" x 1.97\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mineralized, stabilized, and perfectly preserved\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acrylic dome, patinated wooden base, and acrylic stand included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajungasaurus coprolite\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic protective dome and wooden base\u003cbr\u003eTransparent acrylic display stand\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUTRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59338393977166,"sku":"ARC-ANT-3001","price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/coprolite-de-majungasaurus-fossiles-du-cretace-superieur-1000.png?v=1788338936"},{"product_id":"croix-de-fer2e-classe-1914-montage-de-parade-max-reich-breslau-ek2-ww1-original","title":"1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, Parade Mount, \"Max Reich, Breslau\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the history of the Great War with this authentic 2nd Class Iron Cross (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). Initially instituted in 1813 by King Frederick William III of Prussia, this decoration was only re-established during periods of major conflict. The model presented here is the 1914 version, introduced by Kaiser Wilhelm II at the onset of hostilities in August 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this specimen truly exceptional is its original parade mount: a rigid backing covered in ribbon, reserved for dress uniforms and ceremonies. Unlike the daily wear in a buttonhole, this type of mounting testified to the special pride of the soldier who wore it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-piece construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Elite craftsmanship with a blackened iron core (magnetic) encased in a nickel silver frame. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dominated by the imperial crown, the \"W\" (Wilhelm II), and the date \"1914\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reflects the roots of the decoration: the \"FW\" monogram, oak leaves, and the founding date \"1813\". Strictly original brooch-style pin attachment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e: The cross is fixed onto a rigid mount covered in the original black and white ribbon. The reverse reveals the period label of the mounter, \"Max Reich, Breslau\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe presence of the \"Max Reich, Breslau\" mark is a guarantee of authenticity and quality. This renowned house, specializing in military goods and medal mounting, was one of the finest suppliers of the era in Silesia. The original vermilion label provides this mount with valuable geographical and historical traceability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe POPINCOURT Gallery's Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Combatant's Ribbon (Kämpferband)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide black bands bordering the white stripes clearly indicate that this Iron Cross was awarded for an act of bravery \"under fire.\" \u003cbr\u003eNot to be confused with the inverted ribbon (predominantly white), reserved for non-combatants. This detail confirms the heroic character associated with this specific piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patina of the frame is original and has intentionally not been polished to preserve its historical authenticity. The magnet test confirms the iron core, an essential characteristic of genuine period strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and moving piece, ideal for enthusiasts of First World War military history and discerning collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: German Empire (1914-1918)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Superb aged patina, crisp ribbon, identified and homogeneous mounting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard overall (approx. 62mm), (2.44 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Private collection, identified \"Max Reich, Breslau\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2nd Class Iron Cross \"Parade Mount\"\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUTRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59370904289614,"sku":"MIL-ALL-3002","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/german-ww1-iron-cross-a10.png?v=1788359441"},{"product_id":"sifflet-plomb-romain-legionnaire-centurion-ier-iiie-siecle","title":"Roman Centurion Whistle Artifact (1st–3rd century AD)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis globular lead-alloy whistle is a rare witness to Roman *instrumentum militare*. Intended for the transmission of tactical orders, this instrument was the attribute of non-commissioned and ranking officers, such as Centurions or Optios. Its density and design allowed for the emission of sound signals audible despite the noisy environment of maneuvers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeographical and historical context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOriginating from the northern border regions of the Empire, this instrument was associated with units stationed on the Rhine Limes. This theater of operations, marked by constant tensions with Germanic peoples, required iron discipline and flawless transmission of orders, functions which this artifact precisely fulfilled.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOPINCOURT Gallery's opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe major characteristic of this specimen lies in its suspension ring. \u003cbr\u003eMacroscopic examinations reveal a fragment of the original leather strap, preserved through a mineralization process upon contact with metallic salts. \u003cbr\u003eThis organic vestige, now integral to the object, confirms functional carrying (suspended from the chest or belt) and constitutes a rare occurrence in an archaeological context. \u003cbr\u003eThis physical link connects us directly to the centurion who wore it against his chest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Former European private collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Object authenticated by Peter Reynaers, international expert \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exceptional. Natural gray-ochre excavation patina, unrestored. 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The red triangle, symbol of political prisoners, retains a chromatic vividness rare for a piece of this era, contrasting sharply with the dark patina of the barbed wire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMore than a simple medal, this framed set was designed as a true piece for transmission. By choosing a deep shadow box frame, we wanted to protect the original ribbon (often fragile) while giving it a strong visual presence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYou are not only acquiring a piece of militaria, but a sealed visual archive, ready to testify to the history of the European Resistance within your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePresented at a price studied to allow the greatest number of people access to this fragment of history, this curation piece constitutes a rare opportunity to acquire an object of memory ready for exhibition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Poland, original 1985 edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Auschwitz commemorative cross \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e: national tribute to the survivors of the Nazi concentration camp universe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 x 15 cm (3.94 x 5.91 in) Depth: 3 cm (1.18 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eContents of the shipment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAuschwitz Commemorative Cross in a display frame \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AUTRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59461307367758,"sku":"MIL-POL-3006","price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/Auschwitz_Commemorative_Cross_Red_Triangle_P_Close-Up_-_Original_Polish_1985_Edition_v204.png?v=1788358728"},{"product_id":"flacon-valambert-n12-ouraline-uranium-val-saint-lambert-graffart-delvenne-1935","title":"Art Deco \"Valambert No. 12\" Ouraline bottle, circa 1935","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Golden Age of Belgian Glass Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vanity bottle is a piece from the Luxval collection, launched in 1935 by the prestigious Val Saint Lambert crystal glassworks. 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This example, reissued in the late 1980s, holds a unique historical and geopolitical dimension: its chassis bears the original lithographed inscription \"Made in Western Germany.\" \u003cstrong\u003eProduced in the final moments of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) just before reunification, this now-obsolete marking makes it a highly sought-after collector's item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Erudition of a Name: \u003cstrong\u003eThe Miniature Driving School Car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchuco's choice of the name \"Examico\" is no coincidence. Derived from the Latin roots *Examinare* (to examine, to put to the test) and *Amicus* (friend), it translates literally as \"the exam companion.\" \u003cstrong\u003eOriginally designed in the 1930s as a true tool for playful pedagogy, the Examico was conceived as a miniature driving school car.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its active gearbox and precise steering allowed future drivers to take their first \"driving test\" at home in an interactive way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary Mechanical Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tribute to the aerodynamic lines of the legendary 1930s BMW 328 roadster. \u003cbr\u003eThe Examico 4001 is a true demonstration of micro-engineering. \u003cbr\u003e4-Speed H-pattern Gearbox: A real gear lever allows for shifting on the fly, actively changing the automaton's torque and linear speed.\u003cbr\u003eReverse Gear \u0026amp; Brake: Equipped with a fully operational reverse gear (R) and a mechanical handbrake lever.\u003cbr\u003eActive Steering: The chrome steering wheel controls the front axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Condition (New Old Stock)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is offered in museum-grade condition, preserved from the passage of time since its manufacture. 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Conceived around 1917, this model captures with striking fidelity the functional and radical geometry of the very first armored vehicles of the Great War. Its hand-painted sheet steel body, sporting original marbled camouflage with a textured period patina, gives this piece the status of a unique object-sculpture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKinetics \u0026amp; Horology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBeneath its raw steel shell lies a mechanism of surgical rigor. The caliber, whose precision and nobility of execution evoke historical collaborations between master mechanical artists and prestigious watchmakers (such as the TippCo\/IWC collaborations), testifies to an era when scale models permitted no technical concessions. The object retains all its original functions: This powerful motor is equipped with a selective braking system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe pea-firing cannon is functional, a delicacy that contrasts with the brutalist harshness of the object. The tracks have been replaced to restore the tank's movement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt 16 cm with a palpable density, this tank possesses a monolithic presence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn order to preserve the structural integrity of the piece while restoring its kinetic truth, the Galerie POPINCOURT has carried out targeted conservation interventions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e: The original running gear has been complemented by custom precision belts. This technical approach protects the original gearing while ensuring fluid linear movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e: The clockwork motor has been entirely cleaned and lubricated in the workshop. Its power reserve is fluid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteractivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equipped with a functional brake lever and an operational pea-firing cannon (firing system).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: The original Zamak (period alloy) key is preciously preserved and provided. As the steel winding shaft has naturally patinated the internal impression of this century-old key, the Galerie POPINCOURT has equipped the automaton with a second \"GAMA\" technical key. Perfectly adjusted, this additional key allows the powerful mechanism to be wound safely, thereby preserving the original key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e: The original tracks (non-functional) are included in the lot for the piece's history. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Galerie POPINCOURT's Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat makes this piece masterful is the aesthetic tension it emanates. We are facing a work of transition, at the crossroads of folk art and mechanical modernism. The dissonance is total between the roughness of its steel carapace, marked by time, and the almost horological preciousness of its insides. The restoration, focused on the fluidity of the new belts, gives this automaton its primitive kinetic force back without altering its soul. At 16 cm with a palpable density, this tank possesses a monolithic presence. \u003cbr\u003eIt is an \"eye-catcher\" for an executive desk or an engineering art collection, a bridge between pre-industrial mechanical design and modernity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Germany (Nuremberg \/ Göppingen)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circa 1916 - 1920\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-painted tinplate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDimensions: Length 16 cm | Width 7 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original patina, motor cleaned\/lubricated, tracks restored\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndowment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Presented with its original Zamak key, its historical original tracks, and an additional GAMA technical winding key\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 390 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delivered with its original Märklin presentation key + second \"GAMA\" key for winding the motor spring. 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Manufactured in the immediate post-war period, this model with its aerodynamic profile bears the precious original marking \"MADE IN GERMANY, US ZONE\" on its chassis. Beyond the Allied division, this specimen embodies a poignant human adventure: that of the head of TippCo, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilipp Ullmann\u003c\/strong\u003e, forced to flee Nazi Germany in 1933 (a period during which he would go on to found Mettoy in England, the future creator of the famous Corgi Toys). \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eReturning to Nuremberg in 1948 to take back the reins of his seized factory, he immediately relaunched production. The choice to reproduce this American automotive icon under US administration testifies as much to Ullmann's resilience as to the genius of the industrial recovery of the time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Haute Couture Finish \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnlike common productions of the era, this specimen stands out for the absence of lithography: its tinplate body is enhanced by authentic original lacquer paint, a deep and vibrant \"Burundi\" red, which has remained in spectacular condition. The automotive illusion is complete thanks to the presence of added elements and accessories in a chrome finish: massive radiator grille, bumpers, side trim strips, and the prestigious TippCo monogram proudly displayed on the flanks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis model represents the aristocracy of the toy world of that era by combining two forms of energy. On one hand, a powerful, fully tested, and functional clockwork mechanical motor that drives the rear axle, equipped with a selective braking lever under the chassis. On the other hand, an onboard electrical system that was bold for the time: a central compartment can house a battery which, via a dedicated switch, powers the two original bullet headlights.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Condition: An \"Unplayed\" Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe state of conservation of this Hudson Limousine is exceptional. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe bodywork shows no traces of impact, dents, or deformation that might have been caused by a child's play. The original Burundi red lacquer has retained all its deep luster, offering a perfect contrast with the added chrome elements. The battery compartment is clinically clean, free of any historic acid leakage, which is extremely rare for a piece of this era. The front axle remains perfectly functional via the integrated steering slider.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe POPINCOURT Gallery's Opinion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"This Hudson Limousine by TippCo is a historical piece of rare elegance. Its Burundi red lacquer finish, highlighted by its chrome trim and markings, breaks radically with the printed tin toys of the time. Seeing this flagship of American design shaped by the craftsmen of Nuremberg under the 'US Zone' label tells the story of post-war Europe and the extraordinary destiny of Philipp Ullmann all by itself. With its generous dimensions of 24.5 cm and its electrical system preserved in clinical condition, it is an absolutely masterful display piece.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e : TippCo (Nuremberg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e : Hudson Limousine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Private collection, Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e : Circa 1947 - 1949\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e : Length: 24.5 cm | Width: 9 cm (Noble collector's scale)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e : Metal body, tinplate chassis, \"Burundi\" red lacquer paint, accessories, trim strips and monograms in chrome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions\u003c\/strong\u003e : Spring motor, manual steering via front slider, functional electric headlights with switch, brake lever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e : Superb luster of the original lacquer, sparkling chrome, healthy electrical circuit, fluid mechanics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e : Delivered with its winding key and an additional spare lightbulb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of the shipment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTIPPCO Hudson Limousine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCertificate of Authenticity \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TIPPCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60119679959374,"sku":"ALL-TCO-1037","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/tippco-hudson-limousine-1948-tin-toy-car-us-zone-germany-galerie-popincourt-001.png?v=1785336387"},{"product_id":"grand-vase-balustre-porcelaine-chinoise-cent-enfants-1885","title":"Large Chinese porcelain baluster vase, \"Hundred Children\" decor, circa 1885","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChina, Imperial Period, Guangxu Dynasty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Work and its Dating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMeasuring 46 cm in height and 27 cm in diameter, this monumental baluster vase in Jingdezhen porcelain embodies the pinnacle of the technical revival at the end of the Qing Dynasty, under the reign of the Guangxu Emperor (1875-1908). The purity of its glaze, the use of a vibrant cobalt blue, and the presence of small dark rust-colored firing spots—known as \"iron spots\"—certainly situate the firing of this piece in a traditional wood-fired kiln at the end of the 19th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Poetry of Lotus Fishing and the Allegory of Familial Happiness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe body of the vase unfolds a captivating fresco, entirely dedicated to the aquatic world and the theme of fishing children. Represented in pairs within polylobed cartouches, young boys wearing the traditional \"dudou\" (silk bib) amuse themselves in the midst of lively water, depicted by a superb accumulation of waves and concentric eddies. One of them proudly holds a fishing rod, while his companion brandishes a long lotus stalk whose generous leaf serves as a parasol.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor the high society of Qing-era China, this scene is a visual rebus of immense subtlety, directly linked to the great traditional theme of the \"Hundred Children\":\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lotus (Lian) evokes continuity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe act of fishing symbolizes the quest for abundance (Yu).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lotus pod laden with seeds (Lianzi) represents the wish for numerous offspring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThus, this decor whispers a wish for fertility and material prosperity to the beholder: \u003cstrong\u003e\"May your lineage enjoy successive abundance, generation after generation.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe stylistic coherence of the piece is total: the intermediate motifs and the domed lid eschew the usual terrestrial landscapes to represent charming shrimp painted amidst swaying algae. In Asia, the shrimp (Xia) is a homophone for laughter; it symbolizes the joy of living, good luck, and happy longevity. Suspended at its sides, the Buddhist endless knot (Panchang) seals this wish for eternity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE OPINION OF GALERIE POPINCOURT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat makes this large baluster vase so rare is the perfect unity of its theme. Where the majority of Qing-period porcelains mix genres, this piece is a true poetic ode to river life and the banks of the Yangtze. The graphic design of the shrimp on the lid and the intermediate sections is incredibly fresh and modern. \u003cbr\u003eThe decorator knew how to captivate the eye by establishing a subtle dialogue between the dynamism of the fishing children and the serenity of the lotus. \u003cbr\u003eThe true luxury for a collector, however, lies in its state of preservation. Finding a piece of porcelain of this scale, having traversed more than a century of history without suffering the slightest hairline crack, a single chip on the neck, or any restoration to its original lid, is exceptional. The slight traces of ferrous oxidation in the material bear witness to the breath of the period's wood fire: they are to porcelain what patina is to bronze. A masterful piece, vibrant with history and universal gaiety.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: China (Jingdezhen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Private collection, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique: Underglaze cobalt blue on fine porcelain *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cartouches with fishing children, shrimp of joy (Xia), lotus buds, and endless knots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHeight: 46 cm (with lid) (18.1 in) | Diameter: 27 cm (10.6 in)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.850 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState of preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exceptional. No hairlines, no cracks, no chips. Original dark rust-colored firing spots under the glaze, attesting to its authenticity and its ancient wood-fired kiln origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Gallery note on the \"Underglaze Blue\" technique\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This ancestral method consists of painting the decoration with cobalt pigment directly onto the raw clay. The work is then sealed under a layer of transparent varnish (the glaze) before being fired at a very high temperature. This process requires perfect control of the brush because mistakes are impossible, but it offers an immense privilege to the collector: the decoration, protected from the air and time by the glass of the enamel, is completely unalterable. Its contrasts and radiance will remain unchanged through the centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDisplay Advice \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e: Due to its monumental dimensions and its highly pure aquatic theme, this covered jar will shine beautifully if placed as a centerpiece on a dark wood sideboard or on a minimalist pedestal, under warm, direct lighting that will make the depth of its cobalt blue vibrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Given the exceptional weight (5.850 kg) and the value of the piece, the object will be shipped via a customized, high-density double-boxing protocol, with suspension cushioning and included international ad valorem insurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of the shipment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarge covered jar in fine 19th-century porcelain\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AUTRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60578437202254,"sku":"VAS-CHN-1061","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/grand-vase-balustre-porcelaine-chinoise-bleu-blanc-enfants-pecheurs-qing-1885-chinese-baluster-vase-ambiance-001bis.png?v=1789480467"},{"product_id":"char-d-assaut-panzer-gama-tank-marquage-d-r-g-m-circa-1938","title":"\"GAMA TANK\" Panzer tank, D.R.G.M. marking, circa 1938","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gallery's Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"There are objects that traverse time while preserving the sound and fury of the era that saw their birth. This mythical miniature Panzer, a survivor of the thirties, is its mechanical witness. Found 'in its original state,' fresh out of a German barn, it has escaped heavy-handed restorations to offer the eyes a raw, authentic patina.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is no longer a child’s toy: its riveted tin silhouette, its original key ready to awaken its spring-driven motor, and the faded charm of its worn treads give it a charisma and an almost living presence.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature Pre-War Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eManufactured in Fürth, Bavaria, this tank is directly inspired by the lines of the first German Panzers. \u003cstrong\u003eThe name of its manufacturer, GAMA, is a historical acronym formed from the letters of its founder: Georg Adam Mangold\u003c\/strong\u003e. The brand was then the world pinnacle of precision mechanical toys.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIts cannon conceals an ingenious mechanism: connected directly to the motor's gears, it was designed to hold a flint. As the tank set off, the friction would send a stream of sparks out of the barrel, simulating live firing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOn top of the command turret, the pivoting hatch still opens faithfully. Originally, the gears would cause a tank commander to emerge. \u003cstrong\u003eThe absence of this figurine today tells another story: that of the immediate post-war period, when these toys were often 'pacified' by families, stripped of their soldiers to retain only the beauty of the movement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Toy Workshop to War Effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe history of the GAMA firm during the interwar period is inseparable from Germany's industrial destiny. Unlike many toy manufacturers in the Nuremberg region forced into liquidation or \"Aryanization\" by the regime, the Mangold family, of purely Germanic origin, maintained full control of their factories.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBy the late 1930s, alongside the production of its famous tin tanks, the GAMA firm's industrial tool was requisitioned and integrated into the German war effort. \u003cstrong\u003eHaving become an official subcontractor for the Luftwaffe, the Fürth manufacture specialized in high-precision machining and the maintenance of aeronautical spare parts, particularly for the legendary fighters and bombers from the Messerschmitt and Junkers firms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwning this Panzer is to touch the expertise of the very same Bavarian workers and machines that were then transitioning from the world of childhood to heavy military production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe D.R.G.M. Label: An Irrefutable Historical Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIndelibly engraved on the front of the bodywork, \u003cstrong\u003ethe initials D.R.G.M. \u003c\/strong\u003estand for Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster (German Empire Registered Design).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a patent and utility model protection system that was used in Germany exclusively between 1891 and 1945. The presence of this official marking, combined with the brand's specific graphic style, confirms a \u003cstrong\u003edate of manufacture prior to May 1945, effectively excluding post-war West German reproductions or reissues (which bear the mention 'Made in Western Germany' or 'DBP').\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mechanical Experience: The Thrill of the Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe heart of this tank still beats\u003c\/strong\u003e. Insert its vintage key into the tin side, gently turn the winder: the spring motor comes to life instantly with a heavy, cyclical metallic clicking so characteristic of pre-war gears.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA high-end detail greatly appreciated by purists: the command turret is flanked by its original manual \"on-off\" control lever in perfect condition. It allows the gears to be locked to safely wind the mechanism before departure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIndochina latex treads\u003c\/strong\u003e are original. Time and the decades have loosened them, giving them this slack, authentic profile. To see the tank advance proudly on a table today, it asks for a little nudge to get started. An almost poetic ritual of handling that binds the collector to their machine. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn its original state \/ Historical patina. The Galerie POPINCOURT has deliberately chosen to leave this piece as it was found. The original lithographed paint shows its wear, small points of surface oxidation, and marks of time that authenticate its eighty years of age. The mechanical motor works perfectly; the side on-off control lever is original and operational. The removable tank commander and the cannon flint are missing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Galerie POPINCOURT Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is exactly the type of object that triggers an instant crush in a display case or catalog. Its dark, matte patina contrasts beautifully with the original white markings. Placed on a desk or on a bookshelf among old books, this Panzer exudes a raw nostalgia. The fact that it has kept its key, its functional on-off lever, its D.R.G.M. marking, and that it carries within it the complex industrial history of the Luftwaffe’s aeronautical effort makes it \u003cstrong\u003ea major collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e. An essential pleasure investment for enthusiasts of rare mechanical objects. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eInformation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: GAMA (Georg Adam Mangold) – Fürth, Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Panzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscriptions \/ Patent\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"GAMA TANK\" and \"D.R.G.M.\" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) markings engraved under the chassis and on the front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circa 1935-1938 (Pre-War)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lithographed tin, original latex treads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equipped with its mechanical \"on-off\" lever on the right side of the turret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Length: 14 cm | Width: 9 cm | Height: 9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supplied with its original winding key\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of the shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"GAMA TANK\" Panzer Tank Circa 1938\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GAMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60619726815566,"sku":null,"price":890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/files\/panzer-tank-collection-001.png?v=1788274919"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4959\/4958\/collections\/galerie-popincourt-logo-blue.png?v=1779202277","url":"https:\/\/galeriepopincourt.fr\/collections\/collection-musee-prive.oembed","provider":"GALERIE POPINCOURT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}