PULLMAN The magazine of the Pullman Gallery Issue No. 24

Snow biz: impressively vivid, über-rare 'Snowman' poster promoting the Engadine's premier resort, by Swiss artist Charles Kuhn (1901-1975). An important original poster, signed and dated 1928. Size: 51" x 36" (128 x 91 cm). Ref 2472. The World according to Pullman

Welcome to the Pullman magazine. No publication ever stands still and this redesigned and expanded format, inspired by our 'conspicuously successful' (quoting one encouraging reader - thank you, Mark!) quarterly magazine, reflects our latest research. Research that showed that while there were many things you didn't want changed, you did want to see the widest possible variety of objets de luxe that our twin galleries have to offer, and of which we are justifiably proud.

Virtuosity and diversity are the hallmarks of the new magazine. Once again, we feature a line-up of the most highly esteemed pieces that have achieved near perfection in design and functionality. Many, it must be said, of such aesthetic value that surely they have eliminated the possibility of improvement? Certainly, there is plenty of opportunity for Pullman readers in search of that special gift, that perfect object without which life would just not be complete...

Foremost Swiss artist Charles Kuhn's genial 1928 St Moritz 'Snowman' image sets the scene for a series of rare winter sports posters of great imaginative variety. A select collection complemented by the powerful Challenge Rhoptix Trophy and a beguiling mix of Art Deco influenced ski figures - a reminder that 'Downhill' is indeed the apogee of events for the Alpine Set.

At the same time, pleasures pursued by the Jet Set are represented by two outstanding models: a fabulous large-scale example of the Riva Aquarama, beloved of playboys everywhere, and a hand-crafted version of the Ferrari Tipo 250 GTO. No one has stamped his name so decisively on the automotive scene (with the exception of Henry Ford) more than Enzo Ferrari, and the 250 GTO remains one of the Commendatore's most covetable road cars.

The 'Dixie Clipper', our latest unique commission from the brilliant John Elwell, recapturing the very essence of aviation's glamorous past, is a measure of his excellence as a model-maker. Equally www.pullmangallery.com memorable are a striking and very rare Coppa Schneider poster, François Bazin's fine Art Deco rendering of a First World War fighter pilot, a superbly restored SE-5A fighter aircraft propeller from the same conflict, another rare bronze RAF Operations Room sector clock, and a scarce bronze 'Scramble Bell' from 1939.

A lavish Art Deco cigar box, presented by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, and the Duke of Windsor), to the Duke of Sutherland, combines superior craftsmanship with the unmissable opportunity to own a gift touched by history. A rising interest in Soviet style poster art, now elevated to its rightful status among collectors, is reflected in the work of Russian supremo Victor Koretsky. Last but not least, we are pleased to present a unique grouping of vintage cocktail shakers - the very best examples of each classic style and period.

Something for everyone? Probably not. Something for anyone with taste? We certainly hope so!

Until next time,

Simon Khachadourian

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Liquid history: a handsome Sterling silver and enamel hipflask modelled on a Le Mans-winning Vintage Bentley radiator, with simulated quick- release cap, and fuel funnel. A unique one-off, created in 1980. Height 6" (15 cm). Ref 2722.

A 1920s Japanese silver hipflask, profusely decorated with a dragon motif, using the repoussé

technique, with hinged bayonet cap. Marked www.pullmangallery.com Samurai Shokai Yokohama. The 18th Century gentry popularised the hipflask, but its true origins are much earlier. Height 6" (23 cm). Ref 2170.

Tiffany: Three Prohibition- era Sterling silver 2-pint hipflasks contained within a “Judge’s’ attaché case by Tiffany. The sale of hipflasks Distilled: essential indoor bar accessory in (and shakers) was the form of a stylish 1930s Art Deco silver- banned in certain US States during plated cocktail shaker. Turn the knob to Prohibition. reveal 25 classic recipes of the day. Height Height of each flask: 8" (20 cm). Ref 1712. 5" (14 cm). American ingenuity. Ref 2097.

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Design mix: impressive line-up of some of the most sought-after cocktail shakers, unparalled in quality, rarity and diversity, and epitomising the glamour and jazziness of a golden age for the shaker in the last century. Pullman's selection of vintage Art Deco cocktail shakers and barware is the largest and finest available, extending to over 1,000 pieces. A few copies of the de luxe limited edition of 'The Cocktail Shaker' by Simon Khachadourian remain available - please enquire for details.

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Parisian: the very best in portable decanter sets. The three heavy crystal decanters retained in a loop-handled dark tan leather carrying case. Each decanter signed Hermès Paris and Baccarat, c.1960. Ref 1563; Paul Dupré-Lafon designed this elegant table lamp for the luxury maker. The square-sectioned stand finished in hand- stitched leather, the original Vaseline glass up-lighter and the original shade in parchment, with leather-trimmed edging. Signed Hermès Paris, c.1940s. Height overall: 22" (56 cm). Ref 1797.

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Match play: golf-inspired cocktail shakers and bar accessories to the fore (sic) and in an exclusive class of their own. (Clockwise, from left): A stylish chrome-mounted cocktail stick holder in the form of a golf ball, ‘flags’ enamelled and numbered. English, c.1930. Ref 1550; ruby glass shaker with Sterling silver overlay of ‘19th HOLE’ legend and clubhouse scene. American, c.1930. Ref 2609; ruby glass shaker with Sterling silver overlay depicting a period golfer, American, c.1935. Ref 2296; early hand-painted glass shaker with Sterling silver cap, the golfer pictured caught in mid-swing. American. c.1925. Ref 0912; an unusual golfing bar set comprising a bottle opener in the form of a golf putter and a set of six Sterling silver cocktail sticks in the form of golf clubs, with enamelled "19th HOLE" flag, English, c.1930s. Ref 1385; two sets of Sterling silver cocktail sticks, each resembling a set of golf clubs, complete with ‘bag’. Hallmarked Birmingham, 1928. Ref 2319; rare Sterling silver ‘Golf ball’ Unique cigarette lighter by Alfred Dunhill, hallmarked London 1973. Ref 1507.

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Princely Provenance: prized Art Deco Sterling silver cigar box by Crest detail Asprey, beautifully preserved, and of historical significance. The fluted exterior with applied 18-carat gold ‘E’ cipher of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII, and, following his Abdication, www.pullmangallery.com Duke of Windsor). Lemon-gilt interior inscribed to ‘Geordie’, George Leveson-Gower, 5th Duke of Sutherland. Hallmarked Asprey, London 1919. Length 7" (18 cm). The gift box is said to have been given to the Duke to mark the Royal Tour of India in 1921. The motto, in translation, reads: as ‘Evil be to those who evil think’. Ref 2823.

‘Geordie’ Sutherland, owner of the vast Dunrobin estate, was a polo-playing companion of the future monarch. The 5th Duke owned numerous estates throughout the realm, including Stafford House, said to be London's most valuable property in 1914.

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Proboscis: highly unusual and amusing 1920s cigar ashtray of Austrian origin, inspired by the lovable hoofed quadruped. Cut glass with silver-plated mounting and ivory tusks prominent. Diameter: 6" (15 cm). Ref 2820. Pullman's collection of unusual cigar smoking accessories is unrivalled.

Red cap: fancy Art Soft option: another rarity Deco silver-plated in the form of a novel cigarette and silver soft-pack cigarette match book holder cover, engine-turned by Chase, in the finish to the casing, with form of a ‘Red-Cap’ a hinged-lid mechanism hotel bell-hop. for easy access to the Height 10" (26 cm). contents, the lid lifting American, c.1930. off for refilling. French, Ref 2183. c.1930. Ref 2301.

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Regalia: unique and massive ornamental Sterling silver mace of considerable interest. Chased with oak leaf sprays and acanthus leaves, the top decorated in relief with female heads and torso; engraved with the crest of a Lion Rampant (pushing a plough), all surmounted with prominent crown and cross finial, and intriguingly inscribed ‘Nosey Parker’. Hallmarked JHS, London 1936, Length 42" (107 cm). Ref 2774. A visible token of authority and power, the mace was originally a weapon, larger and heavier at one end, carried into battle by warrior bishops. Later favoured by jousting knights, and at the close of the Tudor period, chiefly ceremonial.

Deco-rated: sizable solid Silver Art Deco-influenced trophy or vase, by Charles Boynton. The cup, fully hallmarked for 1924, raised on three angular supports on a domed circular base, illustrates the high degree of craftsmanship associated with the long-established English silversmith. Height overall 9" (23 cm). Ref 2812.

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Bullseye!: Sterling silver darts trophy in the form of a dartboard. Alternate segments engine-turned to show shading. First presented to R.P Atwood, 1935, thereafter awarded annually until 1973. Presentation plaques to edge and reverse. The game of skill has come a long way since bored soldiers in the Middle Ages flung arrows at upturned covers of wine barrels. Regular leagues and national competitions, many promoted by the national press, date from the beginning of the last century. Hallmarked Mappin & Webb, London 1935. Diameter 15" (38 cm). Ref 0312.

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The deer hunter: set of six especially fine Russian silver stirrup cups with reprised stag’s head theme. Russian silver marks for 1897- 1908, a period when rigorous insistence on 'Tsar quality' was pre- eminent. Height of each 3” (8 cm). Ref 2821. www.pullmangallery.com Saddle up: intriguing and discreet Sterling silver money clip in the shape of a stirrup. Thierry Hermès made a name for himself in the nineteenth century by crafting harnesses and saddlery for Parisian gentry. He was later appointed sellier to the crowned heads of Europe. Signed Hermès Paris, c.1950s. Length 2" (5cm). Ref 2822.

Ernst Rischmann (German, active 1920- 1940): an impressive silvered bronze figure of a falcon with wings raised, standing atop a stylized rocky outcrop, the whole mounted on a veined carrara marble base. Signed in the bronze, German c.1925. Overall height 27" (67 cm). Ref 2358.

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Bearing up: a fine example of a nineteenth century reclining black bear, of Russian origin and cast in bronze. The national symbol of Russia, and the stuff of folklore and caricature, the species was almost wiped out by trophy hunters in pre-revolutionary times.

Russian, c.1900. Length overall 12" (30 cm). Ref 2639. www.pullmangallery.com

"We demand peace!": Churchill, de Gaulle, Eisenhower and other world leaders feature in this Modernist Soviet propaganda poster from 1950 by Victor Koretsky (1909-1998). The long-lived Ukranian-born photographer and illustrator was one of the most influential contributors to Communist-era poster art. Dimensions: 40" x 28" (100 x 70 cm). Ref 2831. Time capsule: “Glory to science.....Glory to Soviet Man - The First Cosmonaut!” Iconic poster image, depicting a heroic- looking Soviet cosmonaut, evokes the Cold War period, a stand-off between the superpowers that significantly advanced space exploration. Yes, it was rocket science. Dimensions: 40" x 28" (100 x 70 cm). Ref 2830.

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Cavallino Rampante; a very special display model of the legendary Ferrari Tipo 250 GTO. The superbly rendered berlinetta, built to exactly 1/5th scale, was constructed from almost a thousand separate components (each Borrani wheel, for instance, is made from 149 parts). The fully detailed cockpit even includes the ignition key, and the elegant coachwork is finished in hand-polished rossa corsa automotive paint. Length 34" (86 cm). Ref 2817.

The long and honoured racing career of the grande marca was exemplified by the 250 GTO, introduced in 1962. Twice winner of Le Mans, the front-engined competition car was refined for road use by Scaglietti at Modena. Few Carrozzeria could equal the marvellously adroit and distinctive artistry of Sergio Scaglietti.

PULLMAN Issue No: 24 15 16 www.pullmangallery.com Bella FiguraII PULLMAN IssueNo:24 Cockpit detail 1960s, andechoedinthemotorboat’swindshield. widescreen movieformat,fashionableinthe1950s& The name (145 cm). wooden caseforeaseoftransport. cradle, themodelissuppliedinitsoriginalfitted and turquoise.Presentedonahardwooddisplay water ontheoriginal)aretrimmedincorrectwhite to thenon-slipgangway(allowingeasyaccess bright work,thecockpitandsunbathingarealeading Of mahoganyconstruction,withchromeexterior that hasrarelybeensurpassedonandoffthewater.’ superlative inbeauty,craftsmanshipandperformance celebrated asanauticallegendinitsownright, flagship oftherange,’ famous ofCarloRiva’sclassicdesigns. model ofthetwin-enginedRiva The pleasuresoflife: Aquarama Ref 1273. derives inpartfromtheCinerama quotingtheRivaSociety, especiallyfine1/6thscale Length overall57" Aquarama ‘The undisputed , most ‘it is State Room

Normandie: consciously modern silver-plated tea service, fashioned to represent the luxury French ocean-going liner, and owing a stylistic debt to Art Deco. The ‘stepped’ teapot, jug and sugar bowl design provides the funnel effect, and the use of macassar ebony simulates rising steam. The oval tray, narrowed at one end to suggest the prow of a ship, is fitted with a macassar handle to the stern to resemble the ocean’s wake.

French, c.1935. The only example known. Length 21" (55 cm). Ref 2038. www.pullmangallery.com

Steam packet: Striking Art Deco poster by Max Ponty Transatlantique: French graphic artist and designer Paul (1904-1972), who also designed the legendary Gitanes Colin (1892-1985), former lover of Josephine Baker, cigarette package. French, circa 1930. Dimensions: 41" x 29" created this spectacular poster for the C.G.T. French, 1949. (104 x 74 cm). Ref 2830. Dimensions: 41" x 29" (104 x 74 cm). Ref 2832.

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Skied-up: a beguiling mix of finely detailed Art Deco and Modernist ski figures with emphasis on the enduring appeal of 'Downhill', a true test of speed, and the most highly regarded of winter www.pullmangallery.com Alpine events.

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18 PULLMAN Issue No: 24 Visionary: a feel for bold form exemplified by the commanding and massive Challenge Rhoptix ski-jumping trophy. The darkly patinated bronze, almost heroic, was one of the most important commissions of French sculptor Pierre Leveque, c.1930. The trophy, awarded to the winner of the Challenge Rhoptix, held at Morez-du-Jura among other winter retreats, was presented by Rhône-Poulenc, the giant pharmaceuticals and chemicals group. Camille Poulenc was the founder of the French pharmaceutical industry, and Rhoptix was the name given to a lens crafted by the company in the 1920s.

Height overall: 46" (117cm). Ref 2763. www.pullmangallery.com

Bobsleigh: 1918 poster for Davos, one of the biggest names in the Alps, by Emil Cardinaux (1899-1936), one of the biggest names in the story of Swiss poster art. Rare in the extreme, one of only a handful of examples recorded, and in superb condition. Dimensions: 50" x 35" (128 x 90 cm). Ref 2448.

(Overleaf) The line in winter: rarity and condition enhance the value of these exceptional 1930s Alpine-themed posters, encapsulating the enduring appeal of the Alps and their glaciers. All posters are linen mounted and expertly conserved. Pullman’s unrivalled collection can be viewed at our Mount Street location.

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Anonymous – ‘St. Moritz - Downhill Skiers, 1935. Size: 40" x 28" (100 x 70 cm). Ref 2446. Roger Broders – ‘Winter Sports in the French Alps’, 1929. Size: 40" x 24" (100 x 62 cm). Ref 2665.

Anonymous – ‘St. Moritz - Horseracing’, 1937. Size: 40" x 28" (100 x 70 cm). Ref 2629. Anonymous – ‘Klosters - Schweiz, 1250m’ , 1937. Size: 40" x 28" (100 x 70 cm). Ref 2827. Ref 2826. Ref 2828. , 1929. Size: 40" x 24" (100 62 cm). , 1917. Size: 28" x 20" (70 50 cm).

‘Winter Sports in the Vosges’ www.pullmangallery.com ‘Grindelwald’ – – Anonymous Roger Broders Ref 2631. Ref 2829. , 1932. Size: 40" x 28" (100 70 cm). 1937. Size: 40" x 28" (100 70 cm). ‘Murren Palace’, – ‘St. Moritz, Calendar’ – Alois Carigiet Anonymous

PULLMAN Issue No: 24 21 22 www.pullmangallery.com settled inHollywood). Strasser in screen rolewasportrayingtheNaziMajor Berlin. (Curiouslyenough,hismostcelebrated who attemptedtodetainthepopularstarin Conrad Veidt,laterblacklistedbytheGestapo, The filmstarredtheexpatriateGermanactor seemingly withsomethingtohide. Paris-Rome express,packedwithsuspects,all and anarchetypalFrenchsleuth,aboardthe set aroundamurder,thetheftofVanDyck Express good originalGaumont-Britishposterfor (Left) TheTrainNowDeparting: . The1932blackandwhitethrilleris Casablanca in 1942,afterhehad astrikingly Rome The Usual Suspects

Playing opposite Veidt was Esther Ralston, born in a trunk, performing in Vaudeville as part of a family act by the age of two, and one of silent movies highest paid actresses. A real trouper, dubbed by studio publicists as ‘The American Venus’. Walter Forde was behind the camera, acclaimed by one admiring critic as the director of ‘the best British picture ever.’ Dimensions: 84" x 36" (210 x 90 cm)

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Trained eye: excellent original 1926 poster by Michel de la Nezière for the Simplon-Orient-Express, recalling the great age of rail travel. The opening of the Simplon tunnel in 1906 significantly cut the journey time from Paris to Venice. The fabled express, criss-crossing the frontiers of Europe, extended its route to Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1921. Dimensions: 42" x 30" (106 x 76 cm). Ref 2833.

Matched pair: Luxury is Louis Vuitton; a matching pair of nineteenth century travelling trunks, distinguished by the definitive leather and coarse-grained striped canvas of the French luxury maker. Pullman Mount Street is pleased to offer a wide range of original Vuitton pieces, including cabin trunks, suitcases, humidors and accessories. Length of each trunk 43" (110 cm). Note: the striped pattern predates the iconic LV monogramme and is rare in the extreme. To have located a pair in such fine condition, is a special find indeed. French, c.1890. Ref 2825.

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24 PULLMAN Issue No: 24 Beyond the blue horizon: John Elwell's expertly rendered 1:30 scale model of the Pan American Airways 1939 Boeing B- 314 'Dixie Clipper' flying boat, constructed of aluminium panels formed and riveted over a steel space frame and finished in correct Pan-Am livery and registration NC 18605. The B-314, the largest commercial aircraft until the arrival of the 747, was described as 'a feat of aeronautical luxury'; designed to carry 74 passengers in great style (Winston Churchill was often one of them), there was even a honeymoon suite. John Elwell's technical virtuosity is greatly admired and has resulted in a very enthusiastic following for his works, only ever made as one-off, unique pieces.

Signed and numbered 1/1, dated 2006. Wingspan 54" (138 cm). Ref 2815. www.pullmangallery.com

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(Above) Under the radar: we are delighted to have located another example of an RAF Operations Room sector clock, vital aid to the wartime command and control system. The ribbed hands, red, yellow, and blue five/two-and-a-half minute markings, Service crest and mahogany case with convex surround and brass bezel, immaculately restored. Marked AM (Air Ministry), fusée movement by F.W.Elliot Ltd. Stamped and dated 1939, therefore having seen service during the Battle of Britain the following year. Diameter: 18" (46 cm). Ref 2835.

(Below) Ring like hell!: rarely seen cast-bronze Royal Air Force station bell, in service at the start of World War II, and retaining its original clanger. The

www.pullmangallery.com casing marked with engraved AM (Air Ministry) with crest and crown above, and dated 1939. A highly polished bell was generally found in a prominent position outside RAF Station headquarters, and was used to 'Scramble' pilots when a raid was looming. Height 15" (38 cm). Ref 2836.

Hands of time: the informed eye and keen artistic sensibility of François Bazin are behind this prime Art Deco-influenced sculpture of a First World War aviator. Bazin (1890-1943) deservedly won the Gold medal for sculpture at the 1930 Rome Exhibition for this inspiring bronze - one of only three examples of the work recorded. French, c.1930. Height 15" (38 cm). Ref 1780.

26 PULLMAN Issue No: 24 (Below right) Above the crowds: the profile of an Italian Macchi floatplane at (Right) Fly the Wave: a stylish speed in this striking Coppa model of a 1930s-era Sunderland Schneider poster for the S.25 long-range, four-engined 1927 event, staged in Venice. Spectators witnessed some forceful flying and passenger seaplane, in the livery victory for a strong British entry in the form of the Royal Air Force High Speed of A.L.F.A (Aviacion Litoral Flight. Signed di Lazzarro, Italian 1927. Dimensions: 40" x 25" (100 x 62 cm). Federal Argentino), forebear Ref 2837. of the Argentine flag carrier, Aerolineas Argentinas. (Below left) Optimal performance: two pairs of Lunettes

Surviving examples of d'Aviation (Aviator glasses) by Cébé, in mint condition, www.pullmangallery.com these wooden display presented in their original box, together with printed models in such fine instructions. Cébé have been making a name for themselves condition are hard producing high quality goggles since 1892, long before the to find. Argentine, c. dawn of flying. Chic Cébé ski and snowboard sunglasses 1945. Wingspan: 28" are seen on the slopes at every smart resort. French, c.1936. (71 cm). Ref 2818. Ref 2690.

PULLMAN Issue No: 24 27 28 www.pullmangallery.com Ace Maker others. Acesall. was pilotedby Mannock,Bishop,andBeauchamp-Proctor VC,among the propeller,andaLewis gun thatcouldbefiredaboveit,thefighter Suiza V-8engine.Equipped withaVickersmachine-gunfiringthrough The favoured‘A’designation referstothepowerful200hpHispano made asignificantcontribution toaircombatduringWorldWarOne. service in1917.Afastbiplanefighter,withahighrate ofclimb,theSE5 The advancedRoyalAircraftFactoryScoutExperimental (SE)5entered decals. flame mahoganyfinish.Fullystamped,datedandcomplete withoriginal excellent structuralcondition.Of1917origin,andre-polished tocorrect Best ofBritish: PULLMAN IssueNo:24 Length overall:90"(227cm) entirelyoriginalSE-5Awoodenpropeller,in'flown'but Decal detail Ref 2819.