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Heraldic Window Hangings
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Please be sure to visit our Kaiser Wilhelm II collection.
Also, take a look at our Frederick the Great gallery.
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Fensterglasbilder (Item KWINDOW 1-1; KPAINTING 1-12; KGLASS 2-11) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is my particular favorite. I love the graphics and the hand painting is superb. This one is done in the square framing with the central theme in circular motif. The almost iridescent blue leaves surrounding the theme just speak of later 19th-century elegance and decorum. The wonderful peacock feathers that emerge from the crowned jousting helmet are artistically superb. The rampant elk is shown on a field of floral design on the glass background. The name who commanded the veteran’s post from 1891 to 1899 was Major Ludwig Freiherr von Podewils. The term “Freiherr” is a word that translates to “baron.” That is a term of royal lineage.
PRICE: $1,850.00: a bargain, indeed! |
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Fensterglasbilder (Item KWINDOW 1-2; KPAINTING 1-13; KGLASS 2-12) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is one of the most impressive of the Fensterglas grouping in that it has most grand rampant lions which support a central motif that contains WHAT? three cap-looking affairs and three spheres? The central shield is surmounted by a coronet-style crown. This is also the largest of the group—13 1/2 x 10 inches. The reverse painting is spectacular and the golden lions definitely steal the show! The intricate floral fineness intertwined with the hat-looking figures should not be overlooked. The name of this past commander of the group is in the bottommost panel—Oberst August Freiherr von Bonnet zu Meautry, 1896-1901. The military term “Oberst” stands for “colonel” and “Freiherr” added to his name means that the gentleman was a baron, a term of royal lineage. This one, although more simple than some of the others, stand out even more because of the “big cats.”
PRICE: $1,880.00; this should be much more! |
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Fensterglasbilder (Item KWINDOW 1-3; KPAINTING 1-14; KGLASS 2-13) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This is another beautiful example of this lost Teutonic art form; this one the most regal of all the collection; regal in that it is decorated in a motif that is decidedly royal. The crown is a prince’s coronet and flowing from this is a royal robe that drapes down to support the central crest that bears a wreath interspersed with red roses and a victory-wreath-wrapped sword. The robe is decorated with ermine tails and has a banner with the words “VIRTUTI PRO PATRIA,” which in Latin means: “With bravery for the native country.” The past commander of the veteran’s unit is seen going around the central motif. He was Rittmeister Karl Forst von Wrende and he served from 7/11/1911 to 20/11/1913. The term “Rittmeister” refers to a rank of captain of the cavalry. This could be Uhlans, Hussars, Cuirassiers, etc. The term “Furst” means “prince.” So this man was a member of Prussian royalty. This is the most important one of the group. It is the only one that shows any damage; however, there is not damage in the central theme. It’s only the square framing where a couple of glass particles have been chipped away. We repeat, noting is broken or chipped in the central leaded glass. This piece measures 10 x 10 inches square on the outside mounting and is the most elaborate presentation of all and surely the most important of the fantastic grouping.
PRICE: $2,200.00; the best! of all of the collection! |
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Imperial Fensterglas of German Nobility and Military Heritage (Item KWINDOW 1-4) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is one of the Fensterglasbilder or “window glass picture.” This is part of the group bought in Berlin. The whole group had been hidden away since 1945 and only recovered in 1999 and we purchased them in 2007. They are without a doubt some of the finest of their type ever offered in the military field. They were reverse hand painted in separated sections and then laboriously individually put together in a pattern and secured in place with lead solder. The colors that even today more than a century later stand out vividly stand as testimony to this wonderful art form that is considered a German national treasure. They come in rectangular and square shapes, while some are round. They are in spectacular condition considering their age and fragility. Usually when any of these heraldic gems are found they are in rather unsound condition, but the beauty of these is that they come to you directly from that hidden bunker in Berlin’s outskirts to you through Germania. What a find!. The separate glass panels represent the individual Wappen, or coats of arms, of officers who were at some time or another the commandants of the veterans’ hall or lodge. The years listed below each one are the time that each served in that capacity. Some were Ritter, or knights. All were officers of noble birth and heritage. All, by their names, seem to be Prussian. This Fensterglasbilder is honoring the command position of another post leader who served in that capacity from 1869 to 1872. His family coat of arms is quite spectacular. It bears the crowned helmet granted by royal decree to those who were knighted under the auspices of Kaiser and fatherland. Two other armored helmets surround the middle piece whose crown is surmounted by a Polish-looking eagle while the other two bear respectively, a red lion and a ax-looking implement. The actual crest is divided into five parts with two rampant lions, another eagle, and more ax heads. The nameplate at the bottom reads “Colonel Konstantin Freiherr von Pflummern 1869-72.” Freiherr is a baron; a term of royal lineage. The Polish eagle is not unusual on Prussian art glass since Prussian once ruled the Polish lands. This is one of the most important pieces of this magnificent collection.
PRICE: $1,950.00; extremely rare, but priced very reasonably, considering… |
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Imperial Fensterglas of German Nobility and Military Heritage (Item KWINDOW 1-5) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is one of the Fensterglasbilder or “window glass picture.” This is part of the group bought in Berlin. The whole group had been hidden away since 1945 and only recovered in 1999 and we purchased them in 2007. They are without a doubt some of the finest of their type ever offered in the military field. They were reverse hand painted in separated sections and then laboriously individually put together in a pattern and secured in place with lead solder. The colors that even today more than a century later stand out vividly stand as testimony to this wonderful art form that is considered a German national treasure. They come in rectangular and square shapes, while some are round. They are in spectacular condition considering their age and fragility. Usually when any of these heraldic gems are found they are in rather unsound condition, but the beauty of these is that they come to you directly from that hidden bunker in Berlin’s outskirts to you through Germania. What a find!. The separate glass panels represent the individual Wappen, or coats of arms, of officers who were at some time or another the commandants of the veterans’ hall or lodge. The years listed below each one are the time that each served in that capacity. Some were Ritter, or knights. All were officers of noble birth and heritage. All, by their names, seem to be Prussian. This one is quite beautiful with the traditional crowned helmet that is granted to a knight of the real surmounted by a rampant lion with sword signifying military service to Kaiser and Reich. The helmet surmounts the more personal crest of the family. Some of the figures represent various trades that this family indulged in. The star could represent beer brewing, while the hand with hammer could represent the steel industry. The Polish-looking cap could be for the liberal arts. The man honored is Oberst (colonel) Ritter von Schmidt and he was commandant of the veterans’ hall from 1903-1906. The condition of the glass is perfect and the stark beauty manifests with prodigious historic importance.
PRICE: $1,800.00; extremely reasonable for an item this rare and beautiful |
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Imperial Fensterglas of German Nobility and Military Heritage (Item KWINDOW 1-6) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is one of the Fensterglasbilder or “window glass picture.” This is part of the group bought in Berlin. The whole group had been hidden away since 1945 and only recovered in 1999 and we purchased them in 2007. They are without a doubt some of the finest of their type ever offered in the military field. They were reverse hand painted in separated sections and then laboriously individually put together in a pattern and secured in place with lead solder. The colors that even today more than a century later stand out vividly stand as testimony to this wonderful art form that is considered a German national treasure. They come in rectangular and square shapes, while some are round. They are in spectacular condition considering their age and fragility. Usually when any of these heraldic gems are found they are in rather unsound condition, but the beauty of these is that they come to you directly from that hidden bunker in Berlin’s outskirts to you through Germania. What a find!. The separate glass panels represent the individual Wappen, or coats of arms, of officers who were at some time or another the commandants of the veterans’ hall or lodge. The years listed below each one are the time that each served in that capacity. Some were Ritter, or knights. All were officers of noble birth and heritage. All, by their names, seem to be Prussian. This is yet another wonderful “Durchscheinbilder” or Fensterglasbilder from the late 19th century. This one is in square outside framing with a circular presentation. Within the central theme is the armored helmet granted to persons who had received the coveted distinction of knighthood granted by the Kaiser and the German fatherland as mentioned in the foreword of this section. This particular beautiful example has the peacock feathers specially granted to those who had royal lineage to display in their crest. Note the incredible beauty of these hand-painted feathers. The helmet surmounts the family coat of arms, or Wappen, among the feathers. At the top can be seen a pair of crossed spades and this usually designated that this family was into building and construction. The past commander of the unit is Rittmeister Franz von Normann. The “Rittmeister” designation is a military designation meaning “captain of the cavalry.” The Red Baron, Manfred von Richthoffen was a Rittmeister. Obviously Rittmeister v. Normann was of royal lineage. This is a particularly beautiful relic of a far more noble time.
PRICE: $1,500.00; very reasonable |
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Imperial Fensterglas of German Nobility and Military Heritage (Item KWINDOW 1-6) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is one of the Fensterglasbilder or “window glass picture.” This is part of the group bought in Berlin. The whole group had been hidden away since 1945 and only recovered in 1999 and we purchased them in 2007. They are without a doubt some of the finest of their type ever offered in the military field. They were reverse hand painted in separated sections and then laboriously individually put together in a pattern and secured in place with lead solder. The colors that even today more than a century later stand out vividly stand as testimony to this wonderful art form that is considered a German national treasure. They come in rectangular and square shapes, while some are round. They are in spectacular condition considering their age and fragility. Usually when any of these heraldic gems are found they are in rather unsound condition, but the beauty of these is that they come to you directly from that hidden bunker in Berlin’s outskirts to you through Germania. What a find!. The separate glass panels represent the individual Wappen, or coats of arms, of officers who were at some time or another the commandants of the veterans’ hall or lodge. The years listed below each one are the time that each served in that capacity. Some were Ritter, or knights. All were officers of noble birth and heritage. All, by their names, seem to be Prussian. Here is one of the most colorful and artistically excellent of the collection and large 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches in measurement. It has the heraldic knight’s helmet surmounted by a cluster of red feathers. The helmet surmounts a shield with the German oak tree with its roots anchored yet reaching out to the future. On the other side of the shield stands an owl standing for wisdom. The design of this window glass is much simpler than most of the others, yet it’s quite gorgeous in its simplicity. The red colors are wonderful. The name of the past commander is in the bottom panel. He was Oberstleutnant Ludwig Linpaintner, who served in the leadership capacity from 1894 to 1896. For sheer beauty this is definitely one of the best.
PRICE: $1,800.00; the true Teutonic Traum? Germanophile dream! |
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Imperial Fensterglas of German Nobility and Military Heritage (Item KWINDOW 1-4) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is one of the Fensterglasbilder or “window glass picture.” This is part of the group bought in Berlin. The whole group had been hidden away since 1945 and only recovered in 1999 and we purchased them in 2007. They are without a doubt some of the finest of their type ever offered in the military field. They were reverse hand painted in separated sections and then laboriously individually put together in a pattern and secured in place with lead solder. The colors that even today more than a century later stand out vividly stand as testimony to this wonderful art form that is considered a German national treasure. They come in rectangular and square shapes, while some are round. They are in spectacular condition considering their age and fragility. Usually when any of these heraldic gems are found they are in rather unsound condition, but the beauty of these is that they come to you directly from that hidden bunker in Berlin’s outskirts to you through Germania. What a find!. The separate glass panels represent the individual Wappen, or coats of arms, of officers who were at some time or another the commandants of the veterans’ hall or lodge. The years listed below each one are the time that each served in that capacity. Some were Ritter, or knights. All were officers of noble birth and heritage. All, by their names, seem to be Prussian. Here is one of the most colorful of the group. It’s another of the circular style mounted in a square framing. It measures 10 x 10 inches and has the most vivid colors of them all. Three crowned knight’s heads are surmounted by hunting horns, a swan, and the old Reich’s eagle of the Barbarossa Reich with its double heads. The central knight’s head surmounts the traditional coat of arms of the family. The crest contains four parts divided in lead framing. There are lions as chargers and a rampant lion holding a baton. There are three clamshell devices, and a grail or cup—the Holy Grail? The past commander of the veterans was Rittmeister Julius Freiherr von Eyu 1883-1899—the longest term of all the commanders of this illustrious corps. A Rittmeister is a captain of cavalry. Invariably this rank and corps were filled by men of royal lineage. A Freiherr is a baron; definitely an important royal term. The vivid colors of this particular piece are stunning indeed. This is the Germanophile’s dream in German national treasure form.
PRICE: $1,950.00; you can hardly imagine a more impressive Teutonic art piece! |
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