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Civil War Era 36 Star U.S. Garrison Flag
On October 31st of 1864, Nevada became a state, and thus the 36th Star on the American Flag. American Flags become official on July 4th of every year, and this 36 star flag became official on July 4, 1865, just a few months after then end of the Civil War. These large flags were commercially made for Government buildings, Military Garrisons, Post Offices, and even General Stores; almost any public building that would demand a large flag.
There is light evidence of outdoor use, and some very minor period repairs to reinforce the fly. This flag was meant to be used. The stars are applied to the canton on both sides, and the flag would give the same visual from either side. The canton is a rare configuration. Instead of the typical 6 x 6 star configuration, this flag features a symmetrical application of stars which are eye catching and unusual.
The overall condition is well above average, and even considering the very minor period repairs, the condition can easily be considered excellent. Made of wool with cotton stars, this flag has early machine stitching along the stripes with hand stitching on the stars. The flag measures 10-feet in length.
Price: $1,450
364-2
Parian Pitcher
Depicting George Washington
19th Century
Dimensions: 8.5-inches high.
Price: $750
232-118
Fantastic Fraternal Eagle
Reverse Lithograph on Glass
By Gie & Co., Buffalo, NY
A very large polychrome reverse litho on glass of a spread winged eagle straddling a rock engraved with the word "TRUTH" and an open Bible; probably from a Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge; housed in a stained oak frame; excellent condition. (33 ½-inches by 23-inches view, 39 ½-inches by 29 ¼-inches framed.)
Price: $1,250
334-46
Stevengraph
General George Washington
Polychrome Stevengraph with portrait of Washington beneath an eagle and "The Father of Our Country" and over a monument with military trophies and memorial. It is signed "T. STEVENS.
COVENTRY." under the folds and includes a green tassel
Condition: light stain, pin hole.
Dimensions: 8.75-inches long, 2-inches wide.
Price: $250
TR
Drawing of Uncle Sam
By James Montgomery Flagg
Dimensions: 10.75 by 6.875-inches.
Price: $1,825
232-118
Washington Memorial Print
By Clarke
Boston, 1801 - SOLD
Dimensions: 10 by 10.5-inch frame, 8.25 by 8.75-inch sight-size.
TR - SOLD
No. 13 Eagle
Eagle Engine Company
New York City.
Oil On Board
First Half 19th Century
Signed, I. Tice
"In 1830" writes Mr. Zophar Mills, "the company was mostly Quakers of the highest respectability. They were generally merchants and merchants clerks. They had their new engine-the first one in this city that was silver plated, and probably the only one in this country whose brass work was silver plated. The engine was painted black, gold striped, highly polished. She was the most elegant engine ever seen in those days, and all this expense of decoration was paid for by the company and their friends."1
The picture is painted on pine and remains in original condition; having minor losses and never cleaned as depicted. (15.25 by 11.25 inches.)
1 Our Fireman The History Of The New York Fire Departments From 1609 To 1887 by Augustine Costello, page 589.
Price: $11,500
339-4
Portrait of Zebulon Pike
Oil on Canvas-board
Circa 1906 - SOLD
Oil on canvas-board portrait of early 19th century soldier-explorer Zebulon Pike. Pike is featured in the central medallion with "NOVEMBER 1806 GEN'L PIKE EXPLORER USA 1806" beneath and a flag, bugle, and drum above. On one side of the portrait are gold miners, while on the other soldiers battle Indians, and in the background Pikes Peak and Mt. Rosa can be seen. The painting is signed with a monogram and date "A & B Co / Nov 1906" in the lower right corner. The board is marked Bainbridge Board Number 80 on the reverse.
Dimensions: 36-inch by 29-inch view area, 39.25-inch by 32.5-inch frame.
536-1 - SOLD
18th Century Hand Colored Engraved Plates of Birds
Published by Harrison and Company
1784 and 1787
From the book A New Dictionary of Natural History, or, Compleat Universal Display of Animated Nature. With Accurate Representations of the Most Curious and Beautiful Animals, elegantly coloured by William Fordyce Mavor.
Dimensions: 9.25 by 14.25-inches.
Price: $95
775-227
War of 1812
Regimental Knapsack
Circa 1812-1815
An exceptional War of 1812 knapsack for an NCO of the 2nd Company of the 16th Regiment Massachusetts Militia. This is one of a group of knapsacks that were found in the McLellan House in Gorham, Maine. Captain McLellan commanded a company in Lt. Col. Burbank's regiment raised at Gorham in 1814. This knapsack probably was worn by Calvin Edwards, the fourth sergeant of the company.
Price: $3,250
232-59
18th Century Hand Colored Engraved Plates of Eagles
Published by Harrison and Company
1784 and 1787
From the book A New Dictionary of Natural History, or, Compleat Universal Display of Animated Nature. With Accurate Representations of the Most Curious and Beautiful Animals, elegantly coloured by William Fordyce Mavor.
Dimensions: 9.25 by 14.25-inches.
Price: $95
775-228
The "Maine" Battleship
Cast Iron Bank
Measures 4.75-inches in height, 4.5-inches in length and 1.5-inches in width.
Price: $650
460-14
Large Centennial Souvenir Ribbon
Measures 9.25 by 6-inches.
Price: $475
110-71
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
270-36
Pair of Paris Porcelain Urns
One depicting the Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga...the other, Oliver Hazard Perry transferring his colors from the damaged Lawrence to the Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie...
These urns are decorated with scenes from American history. One urn seems to be loosely based upon Trumbull’s “Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga”, depicting one officer (incongruously wearing a blue coat) surrendering his sword to another. The second urn depicts Oliver Hazard Perry transferring his colors from the damaged Lawrence to the Niagara during the Battle of Lake Erie. Oddly, the flag has been left blank in both scenes. On the reverse of each urn is a profile painting of a ship at sea.
Each urn stands approximately 13 ¼-inches and is richly gilded. The handles are in the form of swans; gilt shows some rubbing and one swan is sans a beak. Typically these urns were made in two parts-joined with a threaded rod and nut...time and constant movement frequently compromise the method of fastening . At some point in its history an owner applied a liberal dose of white glue to the interior “correcting” the problem. We mention this as due diligence; the remedy does not effect the quality or integrity in any way and fortunately such glue is water soluble and can therefore be removed.
Price: $10,400
232-48
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
RL
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: $1,600
232-32
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