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These compasses, straight off Soviet warships, are made of solid brass. Each 20-40 years old, fully reconditioned, polished to a gleam. Liquid-filled, gimbal-mounted in original (reconditioned) dovetail, stained and lacquered case. Complete with Cyrillic markings and Russian mariner's "e;O"e; ("e;Ost"e;) in place of "e;E"e;. Some with brass bearing/azimuth circle, Pelorus (shown) - others with viewing/magnifying glass attachment to allow the captain to read compass rose from several feet away (not pictured). A great piece of history for your bridge, home or office. Case 10"e;x10"e;x9"e;. A whopping 27 lbs.! Serial-numbered. Nobody makes instruments like this anymore, at any price! If you want one, don't delay - quantities are extremely limited and they're becoming increasingly tough to find!

Attention collectors! We have a few solid brass binnacle compasses, each 20-40 years old. Each with a kerosene lantern and glass-viewing window. 3"e; diameter compass card. Highly collectible, but just a few! #200526 $495 Call to order!

(This item requires an additional $7 for standard delivery.)

Even garden-variety tea or java will taste special when presented in these stunning podstakanniki (literally, "e;under the glass"e;). Identical to those used on Soviet trains during the '60s-'70s. A beautiful accent to tea-time and a great conversation piece. A wonderful gift, too! Heat-tempered glasses included. One of our best sellers.

Also available! Extra heat-tempered glass inserts #142189
And, etched crystal inserts. Perfect for juice/cocktails, too! #142059

A few years back, Russia's Vostok Military Clock Factory produced these 8-day ship's clocks, like those found on the Soviet Navy's nuclear submarines and warships. Subsequently, economic hardships caused the Russian Navy to stop building subs and this factory to halt producing clocks. We cajoled them to make a few, just for us. The precision, 12-jewel mechanical movement is sealed in an aluminum housing to survive depths to 2,000' and depth charge concussions. Features Typhoon sub (made famous in The Hunt for Red October) breaking the water's surface, hammer and sickle and marine anchor, all surrounded by a polished brass-colored faceplate. Made in Russia and Typhoon, in Russian, on dial. A whopping 6½ lbs., 8"e; diameter (5½"e; face), 3"e; deep. 9"e; wall-mounting plate, dual-purpose key and factory documents. Serial numbered. One-year warranty. Ideal for home or office. (Our top choice for that unique gift for special clients and tough-to-buy-for guys.)

By popular request, we've found a few authentic Soviet flags. Produced in Riga, Latvia, near the Baltic Sea, in 1990 just before the demise of the USSR. In perfect condition (original factory tag, in Russian, still attached!). A terrific collectible and a great decoration for homes, offices, rec rooms and bars. Cotton with silk-screened hammer and sickle. 63"e;x31"e;. Quantities limited.

Now, you don't have to go to Moscow to savor vodka the Russian way! Pour it into these blown-glass liqueur stems, nestle them in the bowl of ice and -- voilá -- you're in Red Square! Enjoy it the traditional po-Russki way, with fresh caviar and a piece of black bread. Set includes six 3-oz. stems, each 5¾"e; tall. Bucket 5"e; tall, 5½"e; diameter. Hand-finished in Turkey. A fun way to spice up a party; a wonderful gift idea!

(1970) Very nice Spanish stone-litho. One of Preminger's best films. Liza Minnelli, Ken Howard, Robert Moore, James Coco. Dir. Otto Preminger. (Spanish) Folded, Litho

Over the centuries, St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum has assembled an awe-inspiring collection of masterpieces, some never-before-seen outside Russia. Degas' Woman Combing Her Hair, untangles the subtle allure of this seemingly mundane action. Each enchanting re-creation, on stretched canvas, features hand-applied brush strokes. Their texture and depth of color make them virtually indistinguishable from the originals. Exquisite, handcrafted frames feature accented hardwoods and solid-brass museum plates. Ready to hang. 20"x20".

An additional $10 will be added to the standard delivery charge for this item.

In the '30s, sleek, chrome steel tea and coffee pots like these were found in the trendiest restaurants and cafés and in the homes of "e;the beautiful people."e; Great design is timeless and art deco is back in vogue. This pattern was produced for us at the Kolchuginsky Tableware Works, the official supplier of tableware and service to the Russian government. Stay-cool Melamine® handles.

Betcha remember where you were when the Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989. Built in 1961, the Wall separated East and West Germany and divided Europe for 28 years. When freedom-loving East Germans tore down the Wall, the reunification of Germany and the collapse of the Warsaw Pact quickly followed. Now, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this monumental event, we're offering a few genuine chunks of The Wall. Each piece is approximately ¾"x¾"; one-two pieces/box. We also have a few extra large, 2"-3" chunks. Certificate of authenticity included. One of the defining moments of the 20th century, yours for a pittance. Please specify regular or large size.

Over the centuries, St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum has assembled an awe-inspiring collection of masterpieces, some never-before-seen outside Russia. Woman in a Black Hat, painted by Felix Vallotton in 1908, unveils the soft and supple character of the female form. Each enchanting re-creation, on stretched canvas, features hand-applied brush strokes. Their texture and depth of color make them virtually indistinguishable from the originals. Exquisite, handcrafted frames feature accented hardwoods and solid-brass museum plates. Ready to hang. 28"x23".

An additional $10 will be added to the standard delivery charge for this item.

These intricately enameled, brass badges are like those awarded to members of the KGB. "e;Honorable worker of the KGB, USSR,"e; in Cyrillic on each. Emblazoned with KGB's sword and shield crest and with hammer and sickle crest of USSR superimposed on a star. Screw-back. Red Guard badges are like those awarded to elite border guards. Brass with detailed enameling (red star surrounded by gold wreath and "e;CCCP"e;). Produced at St. Petersburg mint (where money is made). The world's most unusual lapel pins! $10.oo

Painter, poet, archeologist and educator, Nikolai Roerich (1874-1947) drew on his broad experience and knowledge to bring to life vibrant scenes of medieval Russia. Visitors from Overseas, completed in 1901, chronicles the arrival of Norsemen to Russia and hangs in Moscow's famous Tretyakov Gallery. This compelling replica, on stretched canvas, features hand-applied brush strokes. Its texture and depth of color make it virtually indistinguishable from the original. Exquisite, handcrafted frame features accented hardwoods and solid-brass museum plate. Ready to hang. 23"x19".

Paintings are packaged and shipped separately in order to protect them. Each piece requires an additional $10.00 for shipping and handling in the Continental US. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

By day, heroic Georgian warriors defended against foreign invaders (including the one by Ghengis Khan's Mongol hordes in the 13th century). At night, they feasted heavily and imbibed from horns like these, boasting and toasting to their daily exploits. Highly polished. Accented with ornate metalwork. Handcrafted in Georgia. Metal linked chain included. No two exactly the same. (Intended for decorative use.)

Also Available! A few colossal 20"e;-25"e;, 2½-3lb. drinking horns. Made from the gigantic horns of Caucasus Mountain bighorn sheep. Quantities extremely limited. #122220

We rescued a small cache of fully-functioning phones from a Moscow military warehouse. Originally built in the '50s-'60s for the Soviet government; amazingly, never issued. The Swiss mania for quality rings true in the rugged rotary dial, chrome steel bells and heavy bakelite handle. The plethora of switches and wires inside are an engineer's dream. Classic design will add panache to any room. Fully-functioning. 6½"e;x5½"e;. 4½ lbs.

Now Available! A few Swiss desk phones in the same style. Chrome steel bells and heavy bakelite handle. Great for home or office use. #206236

Dom Perignon -- a name that’s synonymous with luxury. This bottle of Dom Perignon from the 1993 vintage earned an 89 ranking from The International Wine Cellar, making it an outstanding Champagne. Critics laud its "well-orchestrated, precise, and full-bodied taste." This elegant gift also comes with two hand-painted Champagne Flutes. Crafted in Romania, the Flutes have a 24k gold laced finish and are made with the finest glass. This is truly a gift that leaves a distinctive signature of style, class, and highly refined taste. $ 220.oo

Vintage 19th-century cast-iron locks with unique toothed keys. Amazingly, after a century, they still work! A classic accent to your décor. 4"-5". We have very few, so latch onto them fast! Shapes/styles vary.

Also Available! Massive cast-iron skeleton keys. Vintage 19th-century. Approximately 7" long. (#206220)

These old-fashioned copper "e;hard-hat"e; diving helmets were originally constructed for Russian Navy Special Forces, who required protection from the extraordinary pressure (up to 7 atmospheres) incurred on extreme-depth dives of 200'. We rescued a few from a Navy surplus warehouse in St. Petersburg. Most are in perfect/unissued condition and arrived coated in the original cosmoline grease, which protects the metal from tarnishing. We have hand-polished them and, in time, they'll develop a beautiful patina. Front and dual side windows with rubber gaskets and brass frames. Approximately 19"e; high and 44"e; in circumference. Weighs a massive 32 lbs. Three 1"e; diameter bolts connect the helmet to the 58"e; circumference neck/shoulder mounting platform. Quantities extremely limited.

(This item requires an extra $10 for shipping in the Continental U.S.)

One look at these authentic, 19th century brass samovars and you'll want to sit around the table, drinking tea and talking for hours! Memories of your parents and grandparents will come flooding back. Evenings with friends and family will become your fondest future memories. Your samovar will become the centerpiece of your table (if not your home) and a cherished family heirloom. We've spent years (and millions of rubles) negotiating with countless bureaucrats to secure the plethora of permits, licenses and approvals required to export these. Made at the famous Batashev factory in Tula, many with embossed award medallions. We don't have many to sell and when they're gone, there's no assurance we'll have them again. Hand-polished and aesthetically restored but otherwise in original condition (no two exactly the same). Choice of pot-shaped, turnip-shaped, onion-shaped and fluted/conical styles. Central tube was filled with wood or charcoal which heated the surrounding water. Intended for decorative use only.

A variety of styles available, please choose above.

Attention Collectors! Don't miss our modern chrome steel and enameled samovars! #142250.

For 250 years, samovars have occupied an honored place in Russian homes. Not only the centerpiece of the table, but a prized family heirloom as well. Keeping water hot all day (and often, all night, too) so it could be added to the teapot to make a piping hot cup of tea, anytime. Ours are from the famous Tula factory, producers of fine samovars since 1745. An artist has hand painted a classic Russian fairy tale scene on each samovar and matching serving tray/teapot. A beautiful addition to your home. Use these to dispense hot water for coffee or at your next tea party. Does not contain a heating element. 3½ litres, 14"e; high. Colors and fairy tale scenes may vary, no two exactly alike.

Intense purple-red colour. A blackberry cassis and spicy oak bouquet with warm, berry fruit flavours, well structured by fine grained oak tannins. Blackberry and plum flavours combine to produce a fully balanced red.

In East Berlin, a KGB operative waits atop a crumbling building. Finally, his quarry steps from the U.S. Embassy. With a gentle squeeze of the trigger, the KGB agent captures the CIA agent on film, blowing his cover. The legendary Fotosniper, designed by the Seventh Chief Directorate of the KGB (the "e;spy shop"e;), with rifle butt configuration for extra steady images. Powerful 300mm telephoto and handy 35mm lenses. Zenit 122s 35mm body. Five specialized light filters. Trigger release with shoulder strap. Metal alloy stock. Ideal for wildlife photography and sporting events. A must for any camera collector. Adapter for Pentax® K-style 35mm cameras included.

Keep to your schedule and look Cold War-cool with this Komitet Gosudarstvoni Bezopasnosti (Committee for State Security, a.k.a., KGB) pocket watch. Front features KGB sword/shield insignia, just like those on medals and pins worn by high-ranking operatives. "For Merit," in Russian, on reverse. 18-jewel mechanical movement with serial number. Filigree dial. 14" fob chain and factory docs included. 90-day warranty.

These, produced during the '70s/'80s but never issued, are identical to the map cases issued to Soviet military officers during the Cold War. Supple brown leather with stainless steel hardware and 50"e; removable shoulder strap. Built-in compartments for pens, compass, map measuring instruments and more. Clear vinyl interior pocket protects maps and documents from inclement weather. Russian markings prove their pedigree. Ideal for school supplies and sketch pads - the gals in our office think these make cool retro purses, too! Quantities limited. Approx. 8½"e;x12"e;.

Our last few unissued 100% wool overcoats. Brass buttons, each with hammer and sickle crest. We include a set of officer's epaulets and lapel boards you can sew on the coat or display separately. Available in medium, large, X-large and XX-large.

Cameos, favored by Catherine the Great, are still very much in vogue today. These Baltic amber beauties have been hand-engraved on the underside in the Intaglio style. Skilled craftsmen have set each piece in spiraled sterling silver ý the result is truly breathtaking. Crafted entirely by hand, so no two are exactly the same. Created with dual settings so you can wear as a pendant or brooch. 1½"x1¼".

Also Available! 24" sterling silver rope chain (#121280).

For ages, Rosary beads have brought comfort and provided inspiration. Ours have been crafted from Baltic amber ý for centuries considered a safeguard of virtue and a talisman to bring good fortune. Accented with a sterling silver crucifix and Pope John Paul II medallion. 14". Imported from Poland.

Each of these museum-quality statues is individually cast from solid bronze created using the ancient "hot pour" and "lost wax" processes. These are the highest quality bronze statues available; when you visit a museum or top gallery, this is the type of statuary you'll see. The process is incredibly labor-intensive and very few artisans are capable of crafting bronzes this way today. Entirely finished and polished by hand; you'll be amazed at the fine detailing. Our kneeling angel will surely be the focal point of any room and will look heavenly in the foyer, near the hearth or in the corner of your living room. Or, fitted with a round glass tabletop, he'll make an angelic side or coffee table. 17" tall and 24" from wing to hand; 37 lbs.

(An additional $15 will be added to the standard delivery charge for this item.)

Also Available! Angel statue in verdé (antique green) patina, popular for outdoor decor. #141260-O