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"Hon William McKinley October 27 1898"
A gold medal presented to an American President during his term of office
Philadelphia Peach Jubilee 1898
Gold, enamel and diamond
Reverse engraved "Hon William McKinley October 27 1898". As depicted, white enamel bar, blue/yellow background to seal of the city of Philadelphia. Diamond inset at bottom of wreath. McKinley was in Philadelphia Oct 26-27 and gave speeches at two different clubs.
Price: $4,865
232-170
Tiny Engraving Under Glass
George Washington
Circa 1799-1840
The round image is less that one-quarter-inch and is set under beveled glass within notched gold mount surmounted with seed pearls. Affixed to the obverse is a very small brass mount-to which is mounted a stickpin which may be a retrofit. Perhaps from a piece of mourning jewelry...we don't know.
Price: $1,475
741-1
Long Live the President
George Washington
Inaugural Button
Laurel Wreath With Star
Circa 1789 - SOLD
Washington inaugural button, "LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT" retaining gilt as depicted. Olive wreath centering the outer legend with star below. Excellent strike; original loop shank. See Alpert, page 396; 17A.
232-143 - SOLD
Portrait of Henry Clay
Kentucky's Great Compromiser
After John Neagle...oil on canvas
Inspired by Neagle's iconic 1843 portrait of Clay...this 19th century full-length portrait of "The Great Compromiser" from Kentucky". Clay is shown gesturing toward a flag draped globe, to the right is a view of open fields extending to the ocean with various symbols of American success in trade, agrarianism, and industry. The painting is unframed and has been re-lined. The pigment remains strong and bright; scattered re-touch to thinning areas...all minor. (Approximately 46-inches x 30-inches.)
Price: $14,500
232-105
George Washington
"Porthole Portrait"
Lithograph Portrait
Rembrandt Peale
Circa 1827
Portrait of George Washington commonly referred to as the "porthole portrait," lithograph on chine collé, drawn on the stone by Rembrandt Peale (1778 - 1860) and printed by Pendleton's Lithography, Boston.
This has been cut down from the full sheet size of 23.5-inches x 17.5-inches (approx.) and is missing side and top margins and large bottom margin, which contain identifying marks and legend. It also has a six-inch tear running from the top of the paper into the oval as well as flaking throughout the surface and deep toning. All prints by Rembrandt Peale are rare, and the Washington portal prints are regarded as very rare. (19 3/16-inches x 14.25-inches.)
Price: $1,465
754-2
Staffordshire Bust
George Washington
Dimensions: 8-inches high.
Price: $650
230-1
Andrew Jackson
The Hero Of New Orleans
Currier and Ives
Hand Colored Lithograph - SOLD
As depicted, even toning; appears to remain in original veneered frame with original backboard. Has not been examined out of frame. (Small folio: 10 by 14-inches; overall: 12.5 by 16.5-inches.)
913-45 - SOLD
The Residence Of General Washington
Watercolor on heavy wove paper...mounted on linen
Early 19th Century - SOLD
This rhythmic composition mimics embroidery; stylistically reproducing the aesthetic of early embroidered stitches. Tiny dots covering the foliage on the forward trees suggest French knots. Shrubs and plants emphasize and delineate the rolling contours of the hillocks producing depth. The large tree at right foreground is erratically laid out with shaped areas of contrasting color typical of earlier satin stitched embroidered designs. The work is mounted on its original stretcher within the original molded and gesso frame. The sky area has faded; loss of colors due to open back, other very minor losses, all else bright. (Overall: 22.5 by 16-inches.)
775-364 - SOLD
Photograph of Edwin M. Stanton - SOLD
Portrait of Edwin M. Stanton who served as Secretary of War (1862-1868) to Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Fold in lower right corner otherwise very good condition. (Approximately 14-inches x 8 ½-inches.)
110-274 - SOLD
Painted Tin Tray
"Death of Admiral Nelson"
Large rectangular tray with central decoration copy of Samuel Drummond's "Death of Nelson" in oils; inverted onion shape cut out handles; gilt and painted leaves around outer border; English, probably Regency period; some bends along edge, noticeable loss of paint in central image and inner border, losses on outer border. Measures 30-inches by 22-inches.
Price: $975
232-21
Engraving
Abraham Lincoln
By Thomas Johnson
Circa 1892
Profile of Abraham Lincoln, engraving on eggshell rag paper, by Thomas Johnson, signed T. Johnson on plate twice, copyrighted 1892, published by Barmore Pub. Co., NY, mounted on heavy rag paper, good condition.
(13 ½-inches x 10 5/8-inches.)
Price: $495
593-7
George Washington
Print in Eglomaise Mat
18th Century
Dimensions: 15.5 by 17.5-inches.
Price: $550
232-14
Copper Lincoln Plaque
By Victor D. Brenner
Profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln by Victor D. Brenner, the designer of the Lincoln penny. Beneath the portrait is "ABRAHAM LINCOLN / ** 1809 * 1865 **" and to the right is the artist's monogram over 1907 and parallel to the right edge is "COPYRIGHT 1907 BY V. D. BRENNER". There are some minor scratches (noted for accuracy), but otherwise the plaque is in very good condition.
Dimensions: 9.5-inches by 7.125-inches.
Price: $1,250
TR
A Very Good Bronze Bust
George Washington...in uniform
Late 18th - Early 19th century
A hollow bronze bust of George Washington looking to the right; wearing uniform; mounted on a alabaster column with gilt brass connector and foot; gilt brass plaque and hanging chain; plaque is engraved by hand and reads "LIBERTAS / S.E., GEORGE WASHINGTON / GÉNÉRAL EN CHEF / DES ARMÉES DES ETATS / UNIS DE L'AMERIQUE"; possibly inspired by the 1780-1790 engraving (Baker No. 18, Engraved Portraits of Washington.) Excellent condition.
(Height: 9.25-inches.)
Price: $6,850
232-93
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