6 Columbian Exposition Cold Painted Bronze Matador Items, Bergmann & Columbus Matchbox
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1st - 5th items: European cold painted bronze Matador or Toreadore desk set after Franz Bergmann, consisting of five (5) pieces, including an inkstand having a figural bull inkwell together with a matador or toreador, a pair of figural toreador candleholders, a chamberstick with a kneeling figural toreador, and a figural picadore bell. All items are on a rectangular-shaped base with bun feet, with the exception of the chamberstick. Ranging in size from 3 1/2" H X 5 1/2" W to 8 1/4" H x 13 3/4" W x 6 1/4" D. Likely Austrian, late 19th century. Note: Family history states that this set was originally purchased at the Spanish Pavilion at the World's Columbian Exposition held in 1893 in Chicago. 6th item: Figural silver-plated matchbox profile bust of Christopher Columbus having a hinged base with push latch at neck. Stamped COLUMBUS to one side and PAT OCT 25 92 to other. 2 5/8" H x 1 3/4" W x 5/8" D. American, circa 1892-93.
The Collection of Michael and Peggy Mahoney, by descent from the historic homes of Clarkland Farm at Bryan's Station and Cherrycote, Lexington, Kentucky.
The Collection of Michael and Peggy Mahoney, by descent from the historic homes of Clarkland Farm at Bryan's Station and Cherrycote, Lexington, Kentucky.
Condition
1st - 5th items: Scattered wear and losses to polychrome paint. Matador with end of sword missing and base for inkstand slightly bowing to center. No identifying marks found. 6th item: Overall good condition with slight oxidation to face and pitting to seams.
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6 Columbian Exposition Cold Painted Bronze Matador Items, Bergmann & Columbus Matchbox
Estimate $800 - $900
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