Presidential Lifesaving Watch Presented to Captain William Whitton by Grover Cleveland
Steamship Colorado-Dec-1896 - American by Waltham Watch Company
Date/Period: 1896
Measurement: Diameter: 2”
Material: Case: 18K gold
Condition: Fine
Additional Information: Waltham Presidential presentation "American Watch Co"
grade model 1888, 16S (special size for M-88), 18K; presentation on solid
gold cuvette, lever escapement, 16 jewels, gold jewel settings, gold center
wheel. Elegant, festooned drapery pattern, damascene.
“From the President of the United States to Captain William Whitton of the
British steamship “Colorado” in recognition of his humane services in
effecting the rescue of the master and crew of the American schooner
“Freedom” at sea, December 18 – 1896.”
(McKinley, who took office in January of 1897)
Additional Information: Presented to Honorable D.M. Burns – Secretary of State – From the
Employees of his Department – January 8th, 1883. [Daniel M. Burns was California’s Secretary
of State, 1880-1883)
DANIEL MONROE BURNS Probably the youngest Tennessean at Sutter's Fort when the
eastern gold seekers began to arrive in 1849 was Daniel born in Paris, Tennessee, in 1845. He,
an older brother Thomas M., and sister Laura A. had accompanied their parents William and
Caroline Griffin Burns when they left Henry County in 1846 to lead a wagon train of settlers to
Oregon. While in route, their father died of cholera. Sometime after reaching Oregon, the
widowed mother married Alfred Shelby, and in February 1849, they responded to the gold
discovery by relocating to Sutter's Fort.
• Burns served in the army during the Civil War, promoted to Colonel.
• Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, California 4th Infantry Regiment on 15 Apr
1864.Mustered out on 19 Feb 1866 at Drum Barracks, CA.
• 1872-1876: Deputy County Clerk, Yolo County
• 1877-1880: Deputy County Clerk, Yolo County
• 1890s: Police Commissioner, City of San Francisco
• 1899: Candidate for U.S. Senate (Lost)
Died 30 May 1927 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, United State
$11,350.00
232-383
John L. Sullivan Presentation Walking Stick, EXTRAORDINARY BOXING RELICK
Presented by His Irish Friends of the Pueblos - 1883
Boston Strong Boy - Extraordinary rare cane owned by the greatest fighter of the bare-knuckle era, his name still known to most of us. JL Sullivan was most famous athlete in the world during his time. - SOLD
This is an important artifact, a gorgeous gold topped walking stick presented to the reigning Heavyweight Champion by a local Boston secret society. The unique 38-inch ebony cane features an outstanding cast and carved, elegantly engraved gold handle that reads: “JL Sullivan By His Irish Friends of the Pueblos 1883”
This item by descent within the family that owned a Dorchester bar that Sullivan frequented. The bar owner partnered/financed some of Sullivan’s ventures, not all were successful; he received this artifact as payment for a failed business arrangement. The cane remained in this family for 112-years according to the signed and notarized statement of provenance. This cane and other Sullivan artifacts were consigned to us nearly 20-years ago. We are pleased to again be afforded an opportunity to present Sullivan’s personal cane for sale. (Overall: 37.5”)
SOLD
232-363
Coin Silver Presentation Cup
"W. H. Renaud Sep. 4th, 1869"
With Bust of Stonewall Jackson
New Orleans
Circa 1869
This silver presentation cup, with applied handle, features a bas relief profile of General Stonewall Jackson on front and is engraved on rim "W. H. Renaud Sep. 4th, 1869." The cup is marked on bottom "E. A. TYLER / NEW ORLEANS," dimples, overall very good. William H. Renaud was a member of the Company C [Ellison's] Confederate Guards Regiment who also served in Fender's Battery during the Civil War. In 1861 he is listed in the NOLA City Directory as an accountant. He eventually became a successful businessman.
E. A. Tyler was a jeweler and watchmaker on Canal Street who also advertised "silver and plated ware" but apparently was a retailer and not a silversmith.
(H: 4".)
$4,785
232-158
Historic Julian LS-3 State Department Life Saving Medal, GOLD, Extremely Fine
By George T. Morgan, From U.S. President To A.E. Clark, Rescue of US Gunboat Date/Period: 1934 - SOLD
Measurement: .35.4 mm; [1.393701 inches]
Material: .38.44 grams, .900 fine gold
Condition: Extremely Fine
Additional Information: Rare Awarded Julian LS-3 State Department Life Saving
Medal in Gold 1934 State Department Life Saving Medal. First Class. By George T.
Morgan. Julian LS-3. Gold.
Pinback brooch suspension with E PLURIBUS UNUM and Federal shield on gold
pinback header, attached to medal via the original clawfoot hanger. Reverse inscribed
FROM THE / PRESIDENT OF THE / UNITED STATES TO / A. E. CLARK / ABLE
SEAMAN OF THE / BRITISH DESTROYER WISHART / IN RECOGNITION OF HIS
HE- / ROIC SERVICES IN EFFECT- / ING THE RESCUE AT SEA, / ON MARCH 14,
1934, OF / THE COMMANDER AND CREW / OF THE BURNING UNITED / STATES
GUNBOAT / FULTON.
A rare and desirable governmental lifesaving award, clearly carefully worn many
times over the years by its recipient. This issue holds the distinction of being the only
gold Mint medal struck in .900 fine gold, as used on the standard coinage, while other
issues were generally in pure gold. With original box of issue.
SOLD
849-118
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