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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

Spectacular Sixth Plate Daguerreotype
Philadelphia Firefighter In Parade Dress
Stovepipe Hat With Arms of Pennsylvania

This determined looking fireman wears a double-breasted overcoat with a cape, a wide leather belt, large bow tie, and a stovepipe parade hat. The cape bears a “P” on one side and an “H” on the other, and the belt has a large rectangular buckle with “DIRECTOR” engraved and enameled on it. His hat is elaborately painted but, in the style of the time, the photographer accented the picture with gilding and color and this obscured the decoration, leaving only what appears to be an eagle with wide spread wings visible. The man’s arm rests on a fireman’s trumpet that has a leather strap. The dag has a plain-pebbled mat and is in excellent condition with a minor halo of tarnish along the edge of the mat. A 6-inch x 2 ľ-inch brass buckle very similar to the one the fireman is wearing, but with slightly different lettering, accompanies the daguerreotype.

Price: $9,500

RS484

Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank

Mechanical paint with untouched cast iron painted surface in excellent working order with original trap door.
Base is marked "PAT. JUNE 8_1885".
Dimensions: 11.5-inches high; base- 5 by 4-inches.

Price: $2,200

673-6

Staffordshire Historical Views Tea Set
View of Wadsworth Tower in Avon, CT
Sold as a group...

Historical Staffordshire Teapot
Blue transfer view of Wadsworth Tower, Avon, CT and shell border. Impressed hand mark of Sir James Duke & Nephews, circa 1860-1863. Small professional restoration on tip of spout and "shoulder" above spout, otherwise very good. Approximately 7-inches high.

Historic American Views Sugar Bowl
Dark flow blue, view of Wadsworth Tower in Avon, CT, shell border, unsigned but usually attributed to Enoch Wood & Sons, circa 1840's. Restoration to lobes on rim and handle. (Approximately 6.5-inches high.)

Historic American Views Cup and Saucer
A handleless cup and deep dish saucer, very dark blue transfer of Wadsworth Tower, shell border, unsigned with impressed asterisk on bottom of saucer, probably Enoch Wood & Sons, circa 1840's. Saucer excellent, a few very small chips on foot of cup.

Price: 4,950 for the lot

PTR153

Hard To Find Large Texian Campaigne [Texan Campaign] Platter
Series by Anthony Shaw; Designs by “J.B.”

Remaining in superb original condition, this mid-19th century Staffordshire platter, in the most popular blue color measures 15.5 x 12.5 inches.

Price: $2,950

RS419

Grover Cleveland Campaign Drum
Painted with a large green star circled by thirty-three smaller stars and G. Cleveland

This large bass drum retains much of its original red paint on the body and black trim on the hoops. It is decorated with a large green star circled by thirty-three smaller stars, as well as three green bars one of which has "G CLEVELAND" (with the "N" reversed) in silver. The largest star centering the peephole is within a painted circle of white with the remaining stars framed by a painted circle of green. American flags bracket Cleveland. The drum appears to be all-original; no makers name is visible. Included is a pair of leather-tipped drumsticks.

Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) was the first Democrat elected President following the Civil War. He began his political career as the reform Mayor of Buffalo, NY and then became Governor. He ran for President against Republican James G. Blaine and won with the support of both Democrats and Republican dissenters known as "Mugwumps. Though Cleveland won the popular vote in 1888, his opponent Benjamin Harrison won the electoral vote and became 23rd President. Cleveland ran again in 1892 and became the first President to serve two non-consecutive terms. In the next election, the party deserted him for William Jennings Bryant. Cleveland retired to Princeton, New Jersey where he died in 1908. In fine condition measuring 24-inchs high by 25-inch across...ready to be fitted with glass top serving as a great table!

Price: $6,300

297-13

Kerchief
"The Love Of Truth Marks The Boy"
Printed In Blue On White
American, Circa 1806

This textile honoring Geo Washington is of American manufacture and was printed by Germantown Print Works. See Threads of History Page, plate 39. (10.5 by 11-inches.)

Price: $1,150

ACD

Tammany Society Badge
Sheet Iron And Paint
Early Nineteenth Century...probably War of 1812 period

WHERE LIBERTY dwells there is my COUNTRY
-Benjamin Franklin

An oval convex device with a finely folded edge against which is painted Tamanend's mark, a coiled snake...surmounted by the slogan " WHERE LIBERTY dwells there is my COUNTRY". Above the serpent is a reference to Columbus-Oct' 12th 1492.

Other than typical and minor paint losses the badge, made for clothing adornment, remains in very good original condition. (Width: 4.75-inches; height: 4-inches.)

Several patriotic societies were created after the American Revolution promoting political causes and economic interests. Among the best known were the Tammany societies, founded in New York, Philadelphia, and other cities.

The organization was created during the 1780's to protect and promote unconstrained freedoms, which many believed America to be established on. With the birth of the Republic came new restrictions and laws that some felt were the exact type of regulations that gave Americans the desire to break away from British control.

The societies took the name of a Delaware chief, Tamanend, who is said to have welcomed William Penn and to have signed with him the Treaty of Shakamaxon.

The name Tammany is derived the Native American leader of the Lenape Tribe's leader...Tamanend's name, sometimes spelled Tamanent, Tammany, or Tamine means "the affable." The word "affable" meaning pleasant, courteous, and easy to talk to. Tamanend's mark was a coiled snake as depicted on the badge.

Eventually the organization became more of a political group than a fraternal statement for freedom...morphing into the powerful, and ultimately corrupt, Tammany Hall political machine.

Price: $3,400

RS478

Commemorative Tray
Featuring relief medallion portraits of Washington, Webster, and Clay; the Declaration of Independence with Trumbull's painting of the signing in the center...
Silver Plate

Oval silver plated tray features relief medallion portraits of George Washington, Daniel Webster, and Henry Clay as well as a copy of the Declaration of Independence with the Trumbull painting of the signing of the Declaration in the center. The medallions are by, or based upon, commemorative medals by Charles Cushing Wright often thought of as the finest die sinker of the early 19th century. Washington is from a circa 1851 medal honoring the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, while Clay and Webster are circa 1852, the year both men died. The central motif is a copy of the Declaration of Independence engraved by S. H. Black circa 1859 and in the center is a representation of the Trumbull painting of the signing that appeared on the reverse of Wright's 1851 medal. On either side of the Washington portrait are eagles, one with a sword in its beak and the other with the scales of justice. Both have fasces at their feet. Beneath the Constitution is a panoply of arms and flags as well as the reverse of the Clay medal. The Webster and Washington images are signed "C. C. Wright D & F." The Declaration is signed "Printed according to Acts of Congress in the year 1859 by S. H. Black in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York."

It appears that the tray originally had an integral hanger on the reverse of the rim, but that the sheer weight of the tray caused a separation of the body and the rim. There is an old, very possibly contemporary, repair where the separation occurred. Overall the tray is in very good condition with some areas of copper showing through probably due to over polishing and a slight crease near the Webster image. (Approximately 28-inches x 23-inches.)

Price: $6,850

GS464

Extensively Carved German Wheelock Rifle
Dated 1701

It is remarkable that only eight small pieces of wood have been replaced over the years; of the hundreds of inlays, some have come out and some have been replaced otherwise original. The form is German, circa 1650 to 1710. The large pearl inlay on the cheek piece is signed "I.W. 1701". The patch box lid is wood and inlaid; barrel and lock are aged gray steel with staining. The muzzle is extremely swamped; rear sight is carved steel matching the style and period of the gun; furniture is brass...engraved and pierced. The cock has a bird and a dog engraved and cut into the steel; bridle appears to have a monkey holding a rifle and a shield. The lock plate is beautifully engraved with a woodland scene and a running stag. The rifled bore is about .58 caliber; barrel is steel, octagonal and 34.75-inches long. Overall length is 46-inches; pan cover is lightly rusted and may be a replacement.

Price: $8,750

LIT585

Pair of Reverse Paintings on Glass
George and Martha Washington
Attributed to William Prior

Both paintings measure 19.25-inches by 17.25-inches.

Price: $4,900

CLB

Signed Horstman Guidon
The Boys-Welcome-1861-1865

This 5 foot 3.5 inch by 2 foot 6 inch flag with Horstman signed on the hoist has sewn to one side "THE BOYS" and "WELCOME" on the other...the hoist is signed Horstman. (Horstman was a major military good manufacturer and dealer in Philadelphia and New York City from 1816 to 1947.) We assume that this was used for a GAR event. In generally very good condition.

Price: $4,500

Crooked Knife
A Complex Multi Media Mocotaugan
Engraved, carved, painted and inlayed...perhaps created as a gift or a demonstration of the makers skill and wealth of imagination.

The complexity and vitality of this right-handed knife, the profusion of the carved detail, inlay and polychrome are encyclopedic. The work appears to be carved of maple with the largest flat surface being bird's eye veneer framed by chip carved semicircles in dark stain offering strong contrast. Above the figured maple panel are three inlays of mother of pearl compartmented by two clear inlays unknown to this writer appearing to be backed by foil. The uppermost panel on the front side has a large diamond shaped MOP inlay set into full coverage chip carving that is painted red with black trim and gold powder decoration...full relief bovine effigy above the underside that has been relived excepting two rows of triple openwork circlets under the bovine that is flanked by molded out swept wing like devices. The left side has yet another MOP inlay set within an almond shaped tapered recess that is tightly incised; all within a border of intricate chip carving. The right side has been relived allowing the maker to carve a terrific snake with great movement; set against perfectly balanced hatching and checkering. The blade is very sharp and appears to have never been sharpened. In fine condition and about 11-inches overall.

Price: $2,975

SID760

Papier Mache Snuff Box
With Print of American Victory on Lake Champlain

This circa 1814 example is very choice and has a 3.5-inch diameter. Depicted is Macdonough's victory over the British fleet on Lake Champlain, September 11, 1814. The American fleet, under Macdonough's skillful command, defeated the British in a long and bloody battle that ended with every ship involved being de-masted. The print depicts the battle with General Prevost's batteries firing from the heights in the background. The print is titled "Victory over the lake Champlain" and includes text that describes the battle. There are some minor scuffs and a couple of small chips on the side of the bottom half of the snuff, but overall the piece is in very good condition and is a fine and rare example of War of 1812 memorabilia.

Price: $1,350

RS362

Magnificent and Powerful Spread-Wing Eagle Celebrating Victory, WWII Oil on panel Signed Righarg Gee, 1918

Spectacular Sixth Plate Daguerreotype Philadelphia Firefighter In Parade Dress Stovepipe Hat With Arms of Pennsylvania

Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank

Staffordshire Historical Views Tea Set View of Wadsworth Tower in Avon, CT Sold as a group...

Hard To Find Large Texian Campaigne [Texan Campaign] Platter Series by Anthony Shaw; Designs by “J.B.”

Grover Cleveland Campaign Drum Painted with a large green star circled by thirty-three smaller stars and G. Cleveland

Kerchief "The Love Of Truth Marks The Boy" Printed In Blue On White American, Circa 1806

Tammany Society Badge Sheet Iron And Paint Early Nineteenth Century...probably War of 1812 period

WHERE LIBERTY dwells there is my COUNTRY -Benjamin Franklin

Commemorative Tray Featuring relief medallion portraits of Washington, Webster, and Clay; the Declaration of Independence with Trumbull's painting of the signing in the center... Silver Plate

Extensively Carved German Wheelock Rifle Dated 1701

Pair of Reverse Paintings on Glass George and Martha Washington Attributed to William Prior

Signed Horstman Guidon The Boys-Welcome-1861-1865

Crooked Knife A Complex Multi Media Mocotaugan Engraved, carved, painted and inlayed...perhaps created as a gift or a demonstration of the makers skill and wealth of imagination.

Papier Mache Snuff Box With Print of American Victory on Lake Champlain