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| BISMARK-SCHOENAUSEN Count von: In Military Uniform. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. 'The ablest statesman in Europe'. Prussian. | 1870. 10. 15 |
| DEICHMANN Baron Adolph Wilhelm. 'Four-in-hand'. Coaching enthusiast. Born 1831. Father was a Banker in Cologne. Came to England. Shown driving a coach. Reins. Top Hat. Whip. Gloves. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Glasses. 'He wears curious hats'. Horses) | 1903.05.14 |
| ECKARDSTEIN Baron Hermann von. 'A German attaché'. Debonair. Born 1864 in Silesia. Educated at Liegnitz. Joined the Army then diplomatic service. Elegantly dressed in white tie and tails. Smoking a cigar. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Diplomats) | 1898.07.21 |
| GLEICHEN Vice-Admiral HSH Count. Sailor. Sculptor. 'the Queen's nephew'. Born 1834. Educated in Dresden. Ran away to sea at 14. Served in Crimea and China in the English Navy. Shown sculpting a bust. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Go. (Artists. Naval. Royalty). | 1884.07.05 |
| HAAG Mr Carl. 'The glorious East'. Born Bavaria. 1820. Working at easel. Settled in England at 27. An artist in water colours. Travelled and painted much in Egypt and the East. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Go. (Artists. ) | 1884.04.26 |
| HERKOMER Mr Hubert. ARA. Born in Bavaria. 1849. Artist. 'Painter Sculptor Blacksmith Etc'. Became a naturalised Englishman. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By 'FG'. | 1884.01.26 |
| METTERNICH Count Paul Wolff. Diplomat. 1st Secretary German Embassy London. Born c. 1855. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. By Spy. (Diplomats) | 1895.03.07 |
| MUNSTER Count George Herbert: Spy. 'the German Ambassador'. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. Born in England. Educated Bonn. Gottingen. Heidelberg. Marshal of Hanover. Leader of Liberals in German Parliament. Wearing: Wing collar. Waistcoat. Side whiskers. (Diplomats) | 1876.12.23 |
| PRUSSIA The Crown Prince of: 'Fritz'. In military uniform. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. Medals. Sword. Beard/ Prince Frederick William. The Franco-Prussian war. (Militaria. Uniforms) | 1870. 09. 24 |
| PRUSSIA The King of: Cotoe. Sovereign # 8. Coloured. Overall c. 8x14 ins. Decorative. Seated at table shown receiving 'gifts'. William Frederic Louis was born 1787. Became King 2nd January 1861 after a military career. Head of German freemasons. (Franco-prussian war. Militaria) | 1871.01.07 |
| TECK Prince: Shown on horseback. Top Hat. Crown. Coloured. Overall size c. 8x14 ins. 'The most popular of princes he has married the most popular of princesses'. | 1870. 05. 14 |
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