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Fancy Paint Decorated Box
New England
Circa 1830
A fancy painted pine dome-top trunk, probably New England, circa 1830; the trunk painted black with yellow borders, yellow decoration painted on all surfaces. The interior is lined he interior lined with wallpaper; period lock and hasp are successful and appropriate replacement; one side bail handle missing all else fine. (Height: 11-inches; width: 24-inches; depth: 12-inches.)
Price: $13,750
417-54
Silver Vignette, With Details of Each Piece
Back row:
Georgian Silver Half-Pint Mug
Circa 1735
Measures 3.75-inches in height.
Price: $1,650
RLI
Octagonal George III Silver Teapot and Footed Undertray
London
Circa 1787
Ivory handle, domed lid with ivory pineapple finial, chased decoration on teapot and stand. London 1787-88 hallmarks and "BM" with a pellet between letters. Footed undertray in excellent condition; teapot has four small but obvious dimples on side and old repair to octagonal spout.
Price: $3,500
230-16
Early American Silver Porringer
Measures 8-inches in overall length, with a diameter of 5.5-inches.
Price: $6,000
RLI
Front row:
Footed Silver Salt
Measures 2-inches in height, 3.25-inches in width and 2.5-inches in depth.
Price: $550
230-53
Silver Master Salt Spoon
Measures 3.875-inches in length.
Price: $195
230-46
Pair of Silver Sauce Boats
Both boats measure 2.75-inches in height.
Price: $4,500
684-2
Pair of Circular Silver Salts
Both salts measure 1.5-inches in height, 6.5-inches in length and 3.25-inches in width.
Price: $325
HGS
Two Silver Salt Spoons
Both spoons measure 4-inches in length and have a 2.5-inch diameter.
Price: $400
HGS
Silver Teapot Stand
Measures 1.125-inches in height, 6.75-inches in width and 5.25-inches in depth.
Price: $950
HGS
Early American Silver Cann
Measures 5.25-inches in height.
Price: $3,600
RLI
Swimming Merganser Hen
Decoy
Massachusetts
Circa 1900
Hollow with inletted nick, delicately carved bill and carved eyes. Strong original paint; original inserted turkey feathers suggest feathers of bird's crest. Similar in style to Captain Preston Wright of Osterville, Massachusetts; see Call to the Sky, The Decoy Collection of James M. McCleery, M.D., page 25.
Price: $18,850
RG166
Barbara Ann Groff's
Hair Album
Circa 1863
Sixteen pages of braided and knotted hair wreaths tied with colorful ribon; all donors identified.
Price: $1,100
775-176
Lipstick Red Oval Box
Measures 3.25-inches in height, 9.25-inches in width and 6-inches in depth.
Price: $2,150
176-16
Turned Bee Hive Bank
Patented May 11, 1875. Ex. Barenholtz Collection. Measures 7.75-inches in height.
Price: $1,200
176-33
Mirror Vignette, With Details of Each Piece
Top left:
Gilded And Painted Mirror
English Or American
Circa 1800-1820
The concave frame receives the continuous round molding quartered with carved, gesso and gilt ring and foliate decoration. The frame is surmounted with an eagle on rocky-mount having sea serpent and foliate decoration balancing and completing the upper crest while perpetuating the marine theme as sometimes encountered. All elements including glass and backboard are original; great old surface with nary an imperfection sans a small crack that was long ago glued. Height: 38.25-inches; width: 28.5-inches.
Price: $6,250
333-73
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An Outstanding Looking Glass
Northeastern United States
Possibly Philadelphia
Circa 1810-1820
Curly maple, curly maple veneer and eastern white pine
The silvered glass plate below a reverse painted tablet showing a cottage scene; black pen-work against gold leaf within a powder blue with gold gilt edge demilune beneath a similarly worked spandrel...floral wreath design, all against the white eglomise panel. Framing the glasses and supporting the molded arcade are pilasters with finely fluted columns, plinths, and capitals; attached to the blocks are bosses. Notice the successful bombé shape of cornice molding.
Minor tiny losses between twelve and two o'clock within the demilune are mentioned for accuracy all else fine (Height: 42-inches; width: 21.75-inches.)
Price: $7,850
CS19
Center:
Looking Glass
Mahogany, gilded wood, string-inlay and gesso on wire
Uniquely American, New York
Circa 1790-1800
With a decidedly American personality, excelling in vertical proportion, festooned with flowers and foliage and no English cognate...this example remains in a seldom-encountered high state of originality. Centering the graceful high tightly scrolled molded and carved crest ornamented with Tudor roses is the beautifully executed carved and gilded urn with wheat and floral stocks artistically arranged; beneath which is mounted a molded oval medallion boss. A bead molding is applied to the frames outside edges with the carved and gilt sight edge molding glued to the inside edges. A simple string inlay centers the inner and outer moldings. The crest with a single line inlay is butted and glued to the top of frame edge; secured by blocking and straps with the outstanding elaborate transitional Rococo scrolled base and corner scrolls likewise butted and secured against the frame. The surface of this mahogany veneer on white pine mirror appears to be original and has a rich patina. Probably New York City or Albany. (Height: 64-inches; width: 24 3/8-inches.)
Price: $16,500
621-78
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Bottom left:
Queen Anne Looking Glass
Probably American
Circa 1740-1750
This mahogany and mahogany veneer on white pine example has a lovely carved and applied ogee molding surrounding the two-piece beveled glasses. There are no repairs to the tall crest or returns; glue blocks are intact and prevented warping and cracking so often encounter. In generally excellent condition with the top glass possibly re-silvered; a few small sections of molding have been refreshed; Nice old patina. (31.5 by 13.75-inches.)
Price: $3,600
GS435
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Convex Mirror
America or England
Circa 1795-1810
A gilt-wood convex mirror with Ornamented upper and lower crest; spread winged eagle perched on pediment with a foliate base surmounting the continuous convex molded frame with carved, gesso and gilt detail and dark ribbed fillet. The carved and gilded scallop shell pendent above carved oak leaf detail is festooned with a wonderful garland of oak leaves. (32 by 17.5-inches.)
In very good condition; retains original backboard...gold leaf appears to be original with only minor losses and lifting. The backboard and frame look to be of a clear pine; white pine was used on both sides of the Atlantic.
Price: $5,800
CLB
Still Life With Watermelon
New England, Circa 1825
Paint on velvet
The competent sharply rendered grapes, watermelon seeds and bold basket; other fruits, foliage and tendrils suggest that this work is not the creators first. The work is mounted within a period painted frame. (View area: 16.25 x 13 1/8-inches; add 2.625-inches for frame.)
Price: $18,500
775-195
Elizabeth Wilder's Family Register
Elizabeth's needlework documents the Wilder family of Sterling, Massachusetts. Worked in silk on linen, this needlework is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 21.5-inches by 17-inches.
Price: $11,750
EAS426
Attributed to John Brewster, Jr. (1766-1854)
Portrait of Young Lady, unsigned
Oil on canvas
A half-length portrait of young lady with upswept brown hair secured with a tortoiseshell comb; subject dressed in black with white lace collar. Dimensions including the lacquered molded frame are 26.625 by 22.625-inches. Relined with minor retouch.
Price: $39,500
775-157
Painted Doll's Chair
Measures 14.25-inches in overall height, 7.5-inches in seat height, 7.5-inches in width and 7.25-inches in depth.
Price: $2,450
176-35
Mocha Vignette, With Details of Each Piece
From left to right:
Small Mocha Creamer
Measures 4.25-inches in height.
Price: $4,400
176-36
Blue Mocha Mug
With Earthworm Decoration
Measures 4.875-inches in height.
Price: $3,775
176-23
Large Mustard Mocha Pitcher
Measures 7.5-inches in height.
Price: $4,600
176-22
Purple Mocha Pitcher
Measures 6-inches in height.
Price: $2,995
176-21
IMPORTANT ROBERT E LEE WAR DATE LETTER
Civil War, Confederate States War Dale Letters Between R E Lee and Two Trusted Generals
ALS (3) Jubal Early Major. Gen R. S., Ewell, Lt. Gen, and R. E. Lee, Commanding General C.S.
This series of letters began on March 31, 1864 and was concluded on April 1, 1864 at Confederate headquarters for the Army of Northern Virginia. This correspondence was prior the Wilderness campaign, and concerns the court martial and subsequent dismissal of desertion charges against Col William Raine Peck of the Co E. of the Louisiana 9th Infantry.
Peck entered the war as a captain, and earned subsequent promotions to Lt. Col and full Colonel as the war progressed. It appears that during the transition and consolidation of the Louisiana forces into the "Consolidated Louisiana", Peck took the opportunity to return home in the hopes of making some order of his family plantation, a one time icon of Southern Ante-bellum Commerce in nearby Milliken Bend, Louisiana. Apparently the urgency of the Southern War Administration to assemble forces somehow triggered a punitive action against Peck as he was unable to return on the scheduled date for circumstances that are quite understandable with all that was going on at the time. It appears that Peck discovered his homestead, which once housed a large slave population with a $20-30,000 annual income, was now the center of operation for Grant's forces in the Louisiana area, and his slave had been either released or relocated. With nothing more than Danish Bonds, Peck seems to have taken time past his approved leave in order to set his finances and family in order. One would expect that this may be a problem encountered quite often as the Northern occupation took root and spread throughout the South.
In a series of letters defending Peck, it is apparent that he was highly regarded in the commanding ranks, as the first letter of 2 full pages in the hand of Jubal Early, Maj. Gen, was an uncompromising appeal for Peck's amnesty, and full support for his immediate return to fighting status. Unfortunately, this letter is badly faded, and can only be read by artificial enhancement through computer contrasting. Regardless, the letter is important, complete, and legible with enough desire. The paper is patched on the verso, on which a portion of Ewell's reponse is written.
In response, Richard Ewell wrote a supporting letter (ALS), which is now laid down on Early's letter. He too is uncompromising in his support for Peck, and appeals to Robert E Lee for support. This letter is bright and bold, and if not for the context, could be framed and enjoyed by itself.
In juxtaposition to Ewell's letter is a wonderful, lengthy letter (ALS) of support from Commanding General Robert E Lee, granting leniency for Colonial Peck with all charges dismissed. Lee's letter is bold and bright, with Lee's full "R. E Lee" in his best script
Note: The transcription of Early's letter is not exact, as there are minor portions not included. With some patience, the additional words are legible and can be added to the transcript:
Letters read as follows: (SIC)
Headquarters, Early Division March 31, 1864
I respectfully ask that the commanding General will send back the charges against Colonel Peck, 9th Louisiana Regiment, he is known as a gentleman and a faithful officer in the service, exceedingly scrupulous about the performance of his duty and in regard to the truth of all his statements. The statement of Colonel Peck giving his excuse for overstaying his leave is that when the trains commenced moving he went to the cars to get on the trains but found them so crowded by persons who had been detained in Richmond that he could not get on.
Colonel Peck at the beginning of the war was a large planter at Milliken Bend, Louisiana with an annual income between $20,000 and $30,000 per year. He came into the service in the summer of 1861. His plantation was the theatre of Grant's principle operation in which he was preparing for the attack on Vicksburg-many of his negroes were taken by the enemy. The others who remained true to him went to Texas and to Tennessee where Colonel Peck's father and mother lived, during the recent operations in Tennessee his father and mother were left inside the enemy's lines and the object of his was to find out their conditions and make provisions for them when the Army fell back from General Longstreet. Some of his servants who had remained faithful had managed to conceal provisions ample to prevent his mother and father from suffering-some gold and some silver which his father managed to save enabled then to provide for their wants. The object of his trip to Richmond was to raise money for supporting the servants and providing for his parents in the event that the presence of the enemy should again place them in need of assistance.
The only means he had for providing funds for the purpose was the sale of some Danish bonds he had tried to sell them but he could find no purchasers, as the bankers in Richmond knew nothing of them. He found opportunity of disposing of his bonds with a Kentucky member of Congress. Colonel Peck joined the company of militia for the defense of Richmond and spent the night in their trenches. I think under the circumstances of this case and the peculiar incidents operating upon Colonel Peck, which all persons are incapable to escape, that all charges against him should be dismissed. In his case the misfortune resulting from a relief from duty has been more punishment for him than any penalty likely to be inflicted by a Court Martial. Respectfully,
J .A. Early Maj .Gen'l Comdg.
Lt. Col. W.H. Taylor A.A.G. {Gen'l Lee's Adjutant}
Headquarters Second Army Corp April 1, 1864
Respectfully forwarded-Colonel Peck made a statement of the within causes for his absence to me with the request that I would give my opinion of the case in a private letter-thus he was willing if required to give them to the General Commanding. I stated that I considered his reasons sufficient, but the trial was ordered without calling for further statements.
R.S. Ewell Lt. Gen'l
April 1, 1864
Respectfully returned-It is not believed that this officer [from the character given him by his superiors} would intentionally violate an existing order; and it is hoped that in the future he and all others will be more particular in getting the certificates required in regulations, if prevented from returning to their commands by sickness and applying for an extension of their leave of absence, if circumstances rendered their furlough stay necessary. The charges will be dismissed
R.E. Lee Gen'l
It is very rare to find 3 letters, especially letters by those so closely connected to Lee, on the same subject. It is apparent that Lee was not only faced with a decision of ethical and moral reasoning, but also one of practical matters as he held dear every soldier and officer in his command. An important look into a difficult decision made by Lee towards the end of the war.
Price: $12,900
ACD
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Born 1824
CIVIL WAR FOLK ART
Virginia
Oil on bed ticking, (29 by 32-inches, overall.)
About 1863
This picture was discovered in New York State by Edith Gregor Halpert of the Downtown Gallery, NYC; acquired by the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center then de-accessioned many years later simply because the work no longer advanced the objectives and the mission of the Center and the Foundation. At the time, the de-accessions were part of the refinement of the collection in anticipation of moving to an enlarged facility in 1992. The portrait has been in a private collection for nearly two-decades.
Literature: American Folk Art 1730-1968, an exhibit catalog published by Louisiana State University for an exhibit at the Anglo-American Art Museum
This marvelous piece of Civil War folk art has been relined and has some in-painting...nothing too serious. The painting appears to mounted within its original molded walnut frame with gilt liner. (View area: 28 by 26-inches; overall: 29 by 32-inches.)
Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (1824 - 1863) was perhaps the most revered of all Confederate commanders after Robert E. Lee. An 1846 graduate of West Point, Jackson served in the artillery in the Mexican War, earning two brevets. It was during the Mexican War that he first met Robert E. Lee. In 1851 he accepted a professorship at the Virginia Military Institute. He was not highly regarded as a teacher, but many of his lessons are still taught at VMI. At the outbreak of the Civil War Jackson was given command of what would become the famous "Stonewall Brigade." The unit and Jackson earned the nickname in 1861, when he and the brigade steadfastly held their ground at the First Battle of Bull Run. Jackson's fame grew greater during the 1862 Valley Campaign where his troops moved so quickly they became known as "foot cavalry." Lee relied heavily upon the eccentric Jackson at Antietam and Fredericksburg. Jackson's lead-from-the-front approach to command tragically caught up to him when he was accidentally shot by his own troops at the Battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863. When he heard of Jackson's death, Lee said, "...I have lost my right arm." The painting was inspired by a much-copied pre-war Jackson photograph of uncertain origin as was the A. Hoen and Company, "Old Stonewall" portrait on the cover of sheet music entitled "Riding A Raid." Published by George Willig, Baltimore 1863. This lithograph adapted the uniform details from a retouched version. They had been added later to the photograph but seemed to correspond to no authentic uniform of Jackson's-including the confederate one he wore as a bearded general later in 1863.
Price: $27,500
RS495
Portrait Of A Boy
Wearing A Zouave Uniform
Signed C. Rosenberg
Circa 1862 - SOLD
Oil on canvas of a young blond boy with long curls dressed in a Zouave uniform standing in an outdoor setting. He holds a drumstick in his right hand while his left rests on a large rustic style armchair. A drum lies on the ground beside him. The painting is signed in the lower left "C. Rosenberg - 1862", possibly Charles G. Rosenberg (1818-1877) an author and painter. The painting has been remounted, there is a patch on the back with corresponding in painting, and there are small spots of in painting in the background and some on the face. (Approximately 29-inches x 23-inches framed, view area approximately 23.25-inches x 17.5-inches.)
RS503 - SOLD
BA-HA-NI INDIAN MEDICINE
SHOW COMPANY
Superb half sheet poster, near mint
By the Donaldson Litho Company
Circa 1880-1890
Newport, Kentucky
Indians attacking stagecoach with printer's insignia at bottom left corner.
This fine example is typical of Donaldson's outstanding stone lithography. Donaldson Litho. Co. was a popular source for these posters and one of the nation's largest printers of circus posters in the late 1880s and early 1900s; as was common in those days, the lithograph company was the creator, the printer and distributor. (27 by 59-inches.)
Price: $1,800
RS504
FIVE Charles Stadden American Colonial lead figures
All hand made and painted by Stadden in England, sometime in the 1960's
Marked Britain on the base, these figures rarely are found on the secondary market, and often bring strong prices. The Five figures represent. 5 different figures of the American side of the Revolutionary war. Hessian Soldier is listing/leaning to the right, but can be bent back (too much rum?) Otherwise excellent condition, with no issues.
Price: $400 each
Or $1,250 for the group
XJT74
French and Indian War Era Long-Gun Musket
Possibly American Made...as found
In the Fashion of Indian Trade with colonial incised decoration
Circa 1761
Possibly American made, very similar to the fowler/fusil made by John Page of Preston, Connecticut; published on page 144 of George Neumann's Battle Weapons of the American Revolution.
The unique sideplate is a close cognate of the above mentioned; as is the lock, tang of butt-plate and engraving, all of which are nearly identical. This flintlock musket is intact remaining in a very high degree of originality...78 caliber 42.75-inch round stepped barrel, standing front sight, unmarked original flintlock having simple engraving; all parts are original and have a splendid dark brown patina.
The lock, possibly by John Page of Connecticut is mechanically functional although it needs cleaning whereas it sticks and hangs-up. Cast brass trigger guard with shaped and engraved terminals; the brass butt plate with engraved tang closely resembles George Neumann's above-mentioned fowler/fusil.
Please note that only the butt-plate tang and a small section of the rounded butt-heel section and one screw remain. The engraved brass side plate is a native version of the Great Underwater Serpent with scales and other engraving that is closely related to the "john Page" side plate; 3 brass ramrod sleeves with partial old rod that is unlikely original, full uncapped walnut stock with three pins; as expected, normal "in-use" dings and a few small wood-sliver losses at top of channel-overall very good. All with great old color and patina that may be original. A slender architecture with delicate wrist and nicely shaped comb; top of wrist with shield shaped lightly engraved brass inlay having initials and date Gb-1761. All iron parts in even dark patina with good surface; the unpolished brass has great color. (Overall length is 60-inches.)
Price: $10,500
MBR34
A Fairly Rare Charleville Infantry Musket
Great color and condition
Model 1771
Button type ramrod, all barrel bands have rear springs, bottom band has convex screw, bayonet lug under dark brown barrel, brass blade sight on rear of top band. The walnut stock has been reshaped...the comb and butt was "Americanized-filed with butt reduced for users individual comfort, accuracy and fit-so the gun could be "aimed" with the cheek far enough down to see or aim more accurately; this was done early during its period of use, otherwise in rarely encountered perfect original condition with best patina. The lock is marked "Charleville" (.78-caliber, approximately 57-inches total length; barrel approximately 42-inches.) See American Military Shoulder Arms by George Moller pages 348-351; also see Neumann, Battle Weapons of the American Revolution, page 95.
A copy of a note dated July 25, 1917 reads "Wellsburg, N.Y....This gun was used in the Revolutionary War, by a man named Smith, whose descendants settled in Union Center, Broome County, New York. It was purchased from them by the Rev. D. W. Smith, and this gun has been in the possession of his family for sixty years. The gun was recently purchased from them by I. A. Olmstead. / (Mrs.) D. W. Smith. / Upon the death of I. A. Olmstead in 1922, the gun was passed to his son, John G. Olmstead." (Further research confirmed the details of the note and is available.)
Price: $7,250
MBR35
Extremely Rare
Broadside Seeking Return of a Slave
Virginia
Circa 1839
Printed by the Virginia Free Press in Charlestown, VA this broadside advertises "150 DOLLARS Reward. / Ran away from the subscriber, on Thursday the 22d inst., a / NEGRO MAN NAMED / FAIRFAX, / About 21 years old, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dark complexion, down look when spoken to, stout made, a scar on one cheek - no other mark recollected. When he left, the clothing he had on was linsey pants, cotton shirt, and shoes. I am not able to say whether he went off with a hat or cap. He had a blue coat. The quantity of clothing he took with him is not known - part of it he left behind.
I will give $10, if taken in the county of Clarke; $20, if taken within ten miles of my place in the county of Jefferson; $25, if taken in Frederick county; $50, if taken beyond that distance in the State of Virginia; or $150 if taken out of State - in each case he must be delivered in Jail, so that I get him again, or delivered to me in Clarke County, Virginia. The Negro belongs to Dr. Wm. D. McGuire, of Clarke County, Virginia. / FRANCIS McCORMICK. / August 23, 1839." There are two cross outs in ink made of printing errors at the time. The paper is evenly and lightly toned; some very minor discoloration where it was apparently glued to cardboard at some point, light folds vertically and horizontally and one old, small patch applied to the reverse between the "0" and the "D" as well as a small hole in the "0" and a pinprick beside the "0." The recorded minor imperfections are mentioned for accuracy-none distract or compromise this outstanding rarity. (Approximately 11-inches x 11 ¼-inches.)
Price: $4,800
RS513
Magnificent and Powerful Spread-Wing Eagle
Celebrating Victory, WWII
Oil on panel
Signed Righarg Gee, 1918
Flowing from the great symbol of our Republics mouth is the mauve-red ribbon lettered-E PLURIBUS UNUM while clutched in powerful talons is the conforming red , white and blue shield molded in the Rocco style...festooned with olive branches and berries. Outstanding image. (Sight size: 14.75 by 10.5-inches; including the molded walnut frame with gilt liner: 20 5/8 by 16.25-inches.)
Price: $2,800
176-32
Autograph Book of Carrie Morfit, Baltimore, MD.
1864
82 PP.; 6-inches by 3.75-inches; 157 entries of CS POWs; leather covered with entries ink on paper. Also included is a charming 2-inch by 3.5-inch Stars and Bars Confederate flag, apparently POW made of scraps and thread, exhibiting significant display potential.
This autograph book contains approximately 157 autographs and annotations of Confederate company grade officers held at the Prisoner of War camp at Point Lookout, Maryland. The camp, known for conditions of squalor and hardship, gave nothing in amenities to Andersonville, yet the prisoners display remarkable spirit and hope in their entries despite their lack of good fortune.
The accompanying flag is apparently POW made, and is configured in the form of the Stars and Bars with a 10-stitched star on blue canton, with 2 red and 1 white bar. Although fragile and having some fraying to the white bar, this tiny parade type flag would find its place amongst the best of collections.
The book was sent to Carrie Morfit by Lt H J Cartright of the Alabama Volunteers in June of 1864. It is unknown whether Cartright was a friend or something other, but he apparently felt that Carrie would appreciate the sentiments. It is suggestive to the reader that one or more entry may have been meant for her.
Many of the names in Carrie's book are those of officers captured at Cheshire, Ohio while serving in General John Hunt Morgan's division. During this fruitless "raid", which occurred July 2 - 26th, 1863, most of Morgan's force was captured, killed or reported missing. After the raid Morgan was never again as useful to the Confederacy.
There are also the names of officers who were captured at Shiloh in 1862, as well as Gettysburg, Spotsylvania Court House, Petersburg and places in between.
Following are some sample entries, although a full reading is the only way to truly appreciate the richness and importance of the text:
W. Kendall, 1st Lieut., Co.A, 3rd Ky Cav. From Pilot Point, Denton County, Texas had a wife and 3 children "...from whom I have not heard since the 18th of Jan 1863: but am content knowing that they are in the hands of Him by whose aid we expect eventually to succeed in the present struggle for independence..."
Benj. J. Lancaster, Lieut., Co. K, 8th Ky Cav. From Lebanon, Kentucky:
"...When the war is o'er
And not before
Will I go home
Base cowards shrink
Fools stop to think
Till Freedom is gone"
John D. Boyan, 1st Lieut., Co. A, 6th Regt. Ky Cav. From Danville, Boyle Co. Ky.
"...I am twenty six years at age unmarried, but hope soon to see the independence of my country recognized, peace established when I can ask some fair one to accompany me along the remaining portion of life's journey."
Francis A Boyle, 1st Lt & Adjt, 32 N.C. I. From Plymouth, N.C.
"There are three things that I desire with an exceeding longing - a Sword, a Wife, and my Freedom"
Lieutenant Bills of the 32nd Miss. Vol. Regt. Wrote:
"...was captured near Lafayette, Ga on the 10th of Sept / '63 while on picket - Have been a beneficiary of the generous kindness of the many lady friends of Confed. [sic] Prisoners and feel truly grateful."
Price: $14,500
RL
Early Textile Union Presentation Medal
PROSPERITY TO THE COTTON TRADE
Sheffield
Circa 1840 - SOLD
Obverse has Sheffield hallmarks for 1839-1840 and "PL" maker's mark, possibly for Peter Lambert, engraved with side view of a loom and inscription reading, "Presented to / JAMES CHADWICK / from the Officers & Brothers / of the Managers & Overlookers Society / as a token of respect for the Situation / he has filled as SECRETARY from May 13th 1825 to July 10th 1840." On the reverse is a partial head on view of a loom and the inscription "PROSPERITY TO THE COTTON TRADE / Industry Sobriety & Brotherly affection [sic]." (Approximately 3.5-inches diameter.)
176-13 - SOLD
Double Over/Under Percussion Pistol
Belgium
With magnificent engraved silver plated eagle grip
With Hidden Dagger
Having a silver plated brass eagle head grip, iron belt hook; the silver inlay on the .54-caliber octagonal to round barrels read "LONDON" in gold gilded lettering within silver line engraved banner between barrels. The grip detaches to reveal double-edged dagger. The tang, lock plate, hammer and breach are engraved. The walnut stock has a great patina and is inlayed with engraved silver pieces. The pistol is approximately 10-inches long, nipples adjust, no maker's mark, wooden ramrod mounted on side of barrels, silver mounts, dolphin shaped hammer, the brown-gray barrels are evenly pitted. Overall approximately 15.5-inches, barrels approximately 10.5-inches.
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Price: $8,950
980-66
Pennsylvania October 1775 Two Shilling Note
The Penn family coat of arms with the motto "Mercy Justice" appears in the right center. There are three signatures, two in brown or red ink and one in black. The numbers are also in black. Pennsylvania appears as "Pensylvania". The reverse features a skeletonized leaf and "To Counterfeit is DEATH." The paper contains blue threads and mica chips.
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Price: $95
XJT24
Hanging Shelves Above Cupboard
First half-19th century
Walnut and poplar
American
The top section with shaped side profiles contains two slightly graduated shelves...above a cupboard section with paneled doors with triple bead dividing molding and ivory escutcheon. (Height: 39-inches; width: 33-inches; depth: 8.5-inches. The cupboard deck is 8.5-inches deep with the shelved being 7.5 and 7-inches in depth. Minor tweaking at lower right hinge area, all else fine including surface with good patina.
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Price: $4,250
191-176
Early American Chatelaine Hook with Pin Ball
Ezekiel Burr
Circa 1800
Measures 19.5-inches in length.
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Price: $3,000
RLI
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