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Spectacular Suffragette Mechanical Doll
"VOTES FOR WOMEN"
Circa 1900
Wearing a long gray dress, white collar, black tie; flat straw hat typical of Suffragette garb and proudly wearing a white sash imprinted printed “VOTES FOR WOMEN” this marvelous wood, cloth and composition mechanical doll beats her cymbals to promote her cause. Manipulating a bellows in her torso causes her arms to swing forward banging her cymbals for support of the cause. She stands approximately 13” and probably dates from c. 1900 - 1920. The doll is probably English and is in superbly excellent condition.
Price: $7,850
RS473
Important Liverpool Pitcher of American Historical Interest
One of the great rarities in historical creamware...
"The Gallant Defence [sic] of Stonington August 9th 1814...Stonington is free whilst her Heroes have one gun left". The reverse polychrome scene above "United States Frigate Guerriere, Com Macdonough, bound to Russia July 1818". Owners initials "CL" in cartouche under spout; transfers are crisp and bold - a great scene of ships attacking this small costal Connecticut town while the defenders fire a cannon from a fortress having an American flag flying overhead; overall condition appears to be perfect with exceptional professional restoration to a couple of cracks. (See Anglo-American Ceramics by David and Linda Arman, pages 44, 100, 188.)
Price: $27,000
RS446
British Copper and Brass Powder Flask
Circa 1858
Approximately 9-inches. Manufactured by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield as Convex Flute Beaded. April 1858 Registration mark on flask. "JAMES DIXON & SONS / SHEFFIELD" on patented brass cap. Seams excellent, good old lacquer, some slight dents. Pictured in The Powder Flask Book by Ray Riling, pg. 258, fig. 300.
Price: $550
230-18
Silver Presentation Mug
Presented to Stephen A. Douglass
Presented by William Hemphill
A beautiful repousse mug that is chased engraved and signed by maker M. W. GALT & BRO. The presentation engraved in script reads, "Hon. Stephen A. Douglass / a tribute of regard / from / William Hemphill". We think it highly probable although supposition that the giver was William A. Hemphill (1842-1902) businessman, politician and Colonel in the Civil War.)
The decoration features a cartouche with a harp and another with an eagle perched upon a rock bracketing a center cartouche containing the salutation.
Located in Washington, D.C., M.W. Galt & Brothers counted Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis among its patrons. The company did business under this name from 1847 until 1879. Stephen A. Douglas [the spelling on the cup is an accepted, though not common, variation] became famous; some may say notorious, for sponsoring the Kansas - Nebraska Act of 1854. Prior to being elected to the U. S. Senate in 1847, Douglas had served as a justice on the Illinois Supreme Court and in the U. S. House of Representatives. The Little Giant engaged in the Lincoln - Douglas debates when Abraham Lincoln challenged him for his Senate seat in 1858. As one of several candidates for President in 1860, his challenger Abraham Lincoln defeated him. Douglas offered his services to the new President and toured the Border States drumming up support for the Union cause. Douglas died of typhoid in 1861.Although probable William A. Hemphill, as presenter is supposition. (Height: 4-inches.)
Price: $8,850
RS459
Lot of Mining Material
11 pieces of Mining related belonging to a single owner. New York and Austin Silver Mining Company, Features several mining documents, some revenue stamped pay documents, stock/bond issues, a commercial insurance log, Wells Fargo waybill, et. Mostly 1860s and 1870s, with some interesting forms and content. Very worth lot of early mining paper representing New York, Florida, Nevada and California during some of the peak years.
Price: $650 for the lot
SHU1
Majolica Garfield Commemorative Pitcher
Relief profile portraits of Garfield on either side, eagle under lip, battle torn American flag on front, stick handle. Second type English Registry mark on bottom with day and month, 29 October, readable, but year mark obscured with glaze. Garfield died in September 1881. Some soiling and small glaze chips, but no damage to body. Approximately 7.75-inches.
Price: $1,900
570-11
Anniversary Tin
Cane With McKinley on Pommel
33-inches in length.
Price: $1,250
795-149
A Rare Harrison & Morton 1888 Stoneware Campaign Jug
Thirsty voters undoubtedly put this jug, specially ordered by Harrison supporters to good use.
In 1888 the Republican Party ran Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, for President. Levi Morton, a banker and businessman, was his running mate. It was a peculiar campaign, with President Cleveland claiming he was too busy to stump for re-election and New York Democrats, angry with Cleveland for his reform efforts aiding the Republican cause. Although Cleveland won the popular vote, Harrison garnered the most electoral votes, including those of New York, Cleveland's home state. Buying votes was a fairly common practice; in Indiana some men were paid $15 for their votes. At the very least party loyalists expected to be treated to free food and liquor. Thirsty voters undoubtedly put this jug, specially ordered by Harrison supporters to good use. The inscription may also be a veiled reference to Harrison's efforts as a defense lawyer during the Whiskey Ring trials. The Whiskey Ring, one of many scandals during the Grant administration, was a group of major distillers who bribed government officials in order to manipulate and profit from the high taxes on liquor. In the ensuing trial Harrison was able to humiliate an important government witness, thus insuring his client would go free. The 11-inch jug is in excellent condition. There are two miniscule shallow chips on the mouth mentioned for accuracy.
Price: $6,250
RS465
Tammany Badge
Very rare and colorful Democratic Badge from the turn of the last century; TAMMANY Hall New York City Democrat Ribbon or Badge. On the reverse of Indian medallion: "Saratoga, N.Y., 1898. Democratic Emblem, State of New York." Exceptional condition.
Price: $350
ACD9
Superb And Fine Circa 1807 Anti-Slavery Mezzotint
Scroll reads...Slave trade Abolished 1806
A scarce example of significant importance...
In 1780 Parliament passes an Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery, however it was 1806 before England made the trade in slaves illegal. It was 1834 before slavery was abolished throughout the British Commonwealth.
This polychrome print on glass was produced and exported to the United States promoting the anti-slavery cause...encouraging America to follow England’s lead in abolishing the slave trade. The United States did follow suit in 1808, passing legislation that ended the lawful import of slaves. The failure to ban the trafficking of slaves completely is one of the many factors that led to the great tragedy of the American Civil War.
This print is mounted in a very good period frame that is probably original and measures 16 by 12 inches; view area of 14 by 9.75 inches. The rare example features the figure of Liberty holding an American flag and Africa holding a spear while dressed in a combination of native and Roman garb. In his right hand is a paper titled “SLAVE / TRADE / abolished / 1806”. The background depicts a landscape intended to capture the wilderness of both continents. An alligator/crocodile and a thatched roof hut flank the figure of Africa. George Washington and Benjamin Franklin’s profile portraits are on the plinth supporting a column around which is coiled a serpent that is obviously an allusion to the tempter in the Garden of Eden. Directly behind him and the figure of America is a bucolic lake, hillocks and open sky. A panel at the bottom of the print has the words America and Africa under the appropriate figures; “Published Aug. 20, 1807, by W.B. Walker; 4 Fox and Knot Court, Cow Lane, London.”
There are neither chips nor any flaking in the print. The colors are strong and true. The glass is in excellent condition. We published another example these pages-November 2005.
Price: $8,500
RS457
Militia Snare Drum
Possibly New York City
Circa 1860
The dark rosewood shell provides strong contrast illuminating the stylized New York State Arms. The rims are decorated with a trailing vine and leaf motive stenciled with bronze powder. An outstanding open-winged eagle stands on a gold globe with lemon yellow trim; vibrantly colored American flags and two obscured state regimental flags flank the seal above a trophy of cannon barrels, swords and muskets all contributing to the overall balance and success. There is an almost identical drum in the West Point Museum. This drum remains in terrific bright condition and stands at 14.25-inches.
Price: $5,900
570-31
Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Badge
This rare badge apparently was struck to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation, one of the most historic and contentious decisions made during Lincoln's turbulent Presidency. The five-pointed star has rays extending between the points. In a circular shield in the center is a profile portrait of Lincoln in a border with "EMANCIPATION / JAN. 1 1863." An upper case "K" appears below the bust. The metal badge appears to be silver plated with a copper base with a dark patina. On the reverse is a pin, which feels a little loose, but is firmly secured.
Price: $5,450
RS481
OIL ON CANVAS DEPICTING AMERICAN TROOPS ENGAGED IN BATTLE
Major General Zachary Taylor
Circa 1847 - 1850
Although unsigned and undated, this heroic painting depicts Major General Zachary Taylor (on white horse) at the Battle of Buena Vista (22 - 23 February 1847). The background depicts troops advancing under cover of artillery while the foreground depicts Taylor and another mounted officer directing the battle. More artillery sets up on their flank. An officer shown with these artillerymen bears a strong resemblance to period depictions of Captain Braxton Bragg. It was the timely arrival of Bragg's "Flying Artillery" that saved the day for the Americans.
Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850) was known as "Old Rough and Ready" because of his down to earth style. At the time of the Battle of Buena Vista he had already defeated the Mexican army at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma and had captured Monterrey. Despite being stripped of many of his best troops by Winfield Scott and disobeying Scott's orders to remain on the defensive, Taylor continued his advance into Mexico. At Buena Vista he encountered and, though outnumbered 4 to 1, defeated a Mexican army commanded by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
Taylor became the Whig candidate for President of the United States in 1848. Though he did not win a majority of the popular votes, he did win enough Electoral votes to defeat his two opponents. Taylor's term in office was cut short by his untimely death, possibly due to cholera, in 1850.
The painting has been handsomely executed. The artist used a considerable amount of glazing to render the background, as well as the faces and uniforms. This contributes to the remarkable depth and clarity of the painting. The color is superb, from the soft pinks and blues of the sky and the subtle browns and greens of the undulating hills to the oiling smoke of the cannon and the nuanced shading of the wind-whipped flags. It is clear that the artist did not allow enough drying time between glazes; as a result there is a degree of craquelle across the surface of the painting. In spite of this, the painting is so well rendered and pleasing to look at that the craquelle blends into the background.
The painting, which measures 26-inches by 36-inches, retains it's original stretcher; the picture has been cleaned; there is no other restoration; the gold leaf frame is period and appropriate, however, we are not certain if it is actually original to the painting.
Price: $38,000
RS244
EXTREMELY RARE
Brilliant Bold Transfers
Creamware Jug With Rare Jefferson Transfer
“The rights of man shall be our boast / And Jefferson our favorite toast”
And...Portrait of Washington With All The Symbols Of Liberty
“Hail Columbia Happy Land”
This creamware jug by Herculaneum Pottery (1796-1840) is 8.5-inches tall and features three black and white transfers. One is a Washington memorial with a wreathed portrait of Washington surrounded by goddesses, an American flag, a liberty cap, and an angel all surrounded by stars and banners with the chain of names...fifteen states. Beneath the spout is an American eagle with the rarely encountered name of the factory printed beneath it. The third transfer features a portrait of Jefferson bracketed by a pair of doves with wings outstretched and clutching olive branches which frame a patriotic poem which proudly proclaims “The rights of man shall be our boast / And Jefferson our favorite toast...” This transfer is rated as extremely rare within Anglo-American Ceramics by David and Linda Arman, meaning, “...one to ten examples probably exist...” Like many creamware pieces, the jug has undergone restoration. There has been no attempt to make it “black light proof”. The quality of the work as well as the rarity of the Jefferson transfer compensates any flaws. The restoration does not distract in any way.
Price: $14,000
RS472
Princeton Cliosophic Society
Gold Watch Fob
Circa 1823
This 1 11/16-inch by 1.25-inch gold watch fob with an integral watch key belonged to a member of the Princeton University Cliosophic Society. The Cliosophic Society was founded in 1765 as a political, literary and debating society. Early members included William Patterson, James Madison, and Aaron Burr. The word "cliosophic" was apparently coined by Patterson for a graduation speech and (very roughly) translated from the original Greek words means "I praise wisdom." The fob is engraved on the obverse "DATUM / A SOC. CLIO. / COL. N. CAES. / KAL. OCT. / MDCCCXXIII." Society members used fictional names, often drawn from the classics, i.e. Odysseus or, in this case "Colosseo Nobilis Caesare." Records from the period are still available at Princeton and the fictional name and the first of October 1823 date may help in identifying the original owner. The reverse engraving features a dome supported by seven ionic columns and pseudo-hieroglyphics along the top. The fob is in excellent condition with some light scratching on the surface.
Price: $2,450
107-15
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