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Richly illustrated and produced to our usual high standards, we present you an exclusive selection of highlights in two catalogs, shipped as of April 22
Catalog 1 includes Works of Art and Antiquities, Arms & Armour, Firearms and Militaria till 1918, while Catalog 2 features highlights of Contemporary German and International History as of 1919.
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18–19 May: Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art
We present a magnificent Fabergé cigarette case by the master goldsmith Henrik Wigström, crafted in gilt silver and set with brilliant guilloché enamel and rubies.
It originates from the estate of Baron Max Fould-Springer and Cécile de Rothschild, (Christie’s Paris, 11 March 2003).
19 - 20 May: historical and modern firearms
Korth – this legendary maker of high-end revolvers in hard-to-beat quality does not need any introduction – so let's rather talk about the great collection coming to auction in May!
Almost a dozen of different revolvers in all sizes and calibres, including gold-inlaid luxury models, some in their original cases, will come to auction. What’s even more spectacular are three different Korth pistols, extremely rare and almost impossible to come by. Make a note!
21 May: Arms & Armour and antique Firearms
Discover exquisite weapons from the Orient.
Among the highlights of our impressive selection of oriental arms are, for example, an Ottoman shamshir with a wootz blade, an Ottoman kard with finely nielloed silver mounts, and a Mughal-period khanjar with a jade hilt, India, 18th century.
Look forward to an auction featuring an exceptional selection of historic weapons.
22 May: Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918!
The life-size photographs (probably by Joseph Albert, 1825–1886), from private Wittelsbach ownership, are true rarities.
These masterpieces of early photography are distinguished by their subtle characterisation of the members of the Bavarian royal family and are equal to the princely portraits of Franz Xaver Winterhalter. The melancholic atmosphere of the photographs already seems to foreshadow the tragic destinies of the four young members of the House of Wittelsbach.
Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria (1845–1886), Marie of Bavaria, Queen of the Two Sicilies (1841–1925), Sophie in Bavaria, Duchess of Alençon (1847–1897), Prince Otto of Bavaria (1848–1916).
23 May: Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards
This significant estate comes directly from family ownership and has never previously appeared in any collection.
Such rare collectibles and sought-after rarities from this period will be available on 23 May. The selection is extensive: historical documents, rare awards, uniforms, helmets, orders and much more.
But there are plenty of other surprises and highlights in auction —don’t miss out!
Our auction dates have been set
Dear customers, partners, and friends,
spring is in the air—and with it, our big spring auction is fast approaching. We are pleased to announce the dates for the individual auction days. You can find them on the right-hand side.
Look forward to a special selection and exciting auction days. We would be delighted to welcome you to our spring auction.
The preview will take place from May 12 to 15, 2026, daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please schedule a personal appointment in advance by phone at +49 (0) 89 - 5472649-0 or by email at contact@hermann-historica.com.
Best regards,
Your Hermann Historica Team
Don't miss our next auctions
- 2026 Spring Auction in May
Submit your objects for the fall auction now. Send an email to contact@hermann-historica.com, give us a brief overview of your items, and the proper expert will get back to you right away.
A selection of highlights from our spring auction!
Lot 674 - A large Russian cloisonné-enamel kovsh with upright handle, Moscow, Feodor Rückert, 1899-1903Start 15 000€ 
Lot 546 - A bone and silver-inlaid south German or north Italian cabinet casket, circa 1620Start 2 500 € 
Lot 890 - A Chalcidian helmet, variant of type V, northern Black Sea area, 4th century B.C. Start 11 800€ 
Lot 157 - A large amber casket, Königsberg, circa 1900Start 6 000€
Lot 4856 - A pair of wheellock puffers for enlisted men of the Saxon Electorate Palace Life Guard (2nd model), circa 1580/90Start 18 000€ 
Lot 4603 - A fine German rapier with gold and silver damascened guard, circa 1600Start 10 000€ 
Lot 4454 -A South German close tournament helmet, circa 1580Start 9 000€ 
Lot 4093 - An Ottoman silver-mounted kilij with wootz blade, circa 1830Start 5 000€ 
Lot 2307- A Korth pistol, SN P096, in boxStart 5 200€ 
Lot 2310 - A Mauser Mod. C 96 "Conehammer", with shoulder stock, formerly owned by legendary archeologist Robert KoldeweyStart 4 500€ 
Lot 2289 - THE Korriphila HSP 701 "World Champion Pistol"Start 13 000€
Lot 2288 - A Korriphila HSP 701 "Odin's Eye" - the world's first all-damascus-steel pistol ever!Start 8 000€ 
Lot 6812 - Crown Prince Wilhelm – a tunic as Oberst of the 2nd Cuirassier Regiment, circa 1913 Start 2 500€ 
Lot 6685 - Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria (1845–1886) – a life-sized portrait photograph in ornate frame, circa 1864Start 8 000€ 
Lot 6320 - Robert Wilhelm Bunsen – the Royal Society's Humphry Davy Gold Medal, the first to be awarded in 1877Start 23 000€ 
Lot 6814 - A helmet for a Prussian general, with parade plume, from 1897 onwardsStart 3 500€< 
Lot 9353 - Benito Mussolini – a presentation gladius of the PNF in Milan on the 10th anniversary of the 2nd Congress of the "Fasci di combattimento", 1920 - 1930Start 8 500€ 
Lot 8712 - An "Enigma I" cipher machine number "A 19608", last version made in 1945, complete with wooden caseStart 50 000€ 
Lot 9002 - A Waffen SS reversible camouflage smock M40 in blurred edgeStart 10 000€ 
Lot 8011 - Order of St. Alexander – a Breast Star with Diamonds made by Gebrüder Friedländer of BerlinStart 4 000€ 
