Previous Offerings or Gone to New Homes
General George B. McClellan,
Smelter Portrait Bust on Socle - SOLD
Anonymous, likely 1885ish, Height: 22.25"
SOLD
1261-2
Bronze Bust, General (1829 to 1887) by William Clark Noble (1858 to 1938) 1888
Cast by the Henry Brown Bronze Company, New York, 1888
Robert Brown Potter, United States lawyer, Union Army General. CDV of General Potter Included. - SOLD
Inscribed at front: "Per castra ad Astra/Tribute of Army Comrades and Friends," inscribed with his army positions at either side, and battles fought on reverse, signed and dated 1888; 26.5 by 20”.
SOLD
589-8
Large Silver Plate Presentation Urn, Portrait of Ulysses Grant and His Horse
Spigot Marked J&H Jones, Philadelphia, 1870
Presented to Mrs. Richard Peltz by Geo. W. Freas April 26th 1870 - SOLD
The inscribed twin-handled urn with Greek key banding features an applied profile portrait of Ulysses S. Grant (President, 1869-1877), the lid surmounted by figure of Grant's horse, Cincinnati (ca. 1860-1878).
Richard Peltz (1832-1918) was Deputy Clerk, Quarter Sessions of Philadelphia, a member of City Council and a Public Building Commissioner; he married Annie S. Stewart (d.1894) on December 9, 1858 and their son Samuel Peltz (1860-1926), a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was a lawyer, Assistant City Solicitor of Philadelphia and a member of Pennsylvania Legislature.
George W. Freas was a deputy collector of Philadelphia's twenty-seventh ward. He is known to have participated in the celebration of the Philadelphia International Centennial Exhibition.
(Generally very good, as expected, and constant with age; some thinning of plate and scattered dings, overall very attractive; H: 28")
232-295 - SOLD
Staffordshire, Horatio Nelson Commemorative Transfer Printed Jug
Circa 1805 to 1810
England Expects Every Man to do His Duty, Admiral Nelson Statement - SOLD
Beautiful Chinoiserie gold/yellow printed brown glazed jug; under spout is displayed roundel with motto and a titled portrait of Nelson before ships in full sail; strap handle and rolled foot. (Fine original condition; H: 5.75")
232-287 - SOLD
Silver Plated Copper Exposition Presentation Piece
James W. Tufts (1835 to 1902)
Boston, Massachusetts
1876 - SOLD
Tufts founded the Arctic Soda Fountain Co. and the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Dimensions: 8.25" H.
561-10 - SOLD
Ironstone Pitcher, Civil War Commemorative, Shooting of Col. Ellsworth
Probably Millington and Astbury (Apparently Unsigned)
Trenton, New Jersey
Circa 1860 to 1865
Rare High Relief Design illustrating the shooting at Alexandria, Virginia - SOLD
A white ironstone pitcher featuring a raised battle scene depicting the shooting of Colonel Ellsworth on one side; also the impressed names "COL ELLSWORTH" "BROWNELL" and "J.W. JACKSON / THE TRAITOR". Reverse displays a vulture perched on a fallen palm tree with a snake in its beak and tattered Southern flag nearby. Surmounting the vignette is the impressed slogan "UNION AND CONFEDERACY". An American flag supported by a stand of rifles appears to the right. Flake to spur of thumb-piece otherwise fine. (H: 8")
See White Ironstone by Jen Wetherbee, page 169.
643-9 - SOLD
Abolition Sugar Bowl, Kneeling Slave, Am I Not A Man?
England
Circa 1820 to 1830
Period equivalent to a T-shirt or bumper sticker announcing your beliefs - SOLD
Cream colored earthenware with transfer-printed decoration displaying four kneeling slaves, two on bowl, same for lid. Excellent condition (Dimensions: 4.75" H, 3.75" diameter.)
232-203 - SOLD
Zachary Taylor Toddy Plate, Rare 5" Political Portrait Plate, 1848
Born Nov 24th 1784
Elected President of America 1848 - SOLD
Green transfer, nearly half-length portrait within center; his name and birth date above, and "Elected President of America 1848" below; raised polychrome enameled grape and leaf border.
232-196 - SOLD
Political Stoneware, Crock, Charles Ingersoll, Connecticut Governor, 1873
Four Gallon Crock, Signed O.H. Seymour, Hartford
Ingersoll - Governor - 1873, brushed in cobalt - SOLD
A tight hairline at handle with all else excellent.
(H: 10.5", 12.5" diameter.)
232-194 - SOLD
Creamware Jug; buff ground
Luster trim on rim and spout, black transfer
"Second View Of Com. Perry's Victory"
"The Constitution in close action with the Guerriere"
Eagle With Shield Beneath 16 Stars Above "America" - SOLD
As depicted, black transfers; freehand strokes of pink luster decorate the rim, spout and handle. Restoration to base with all else original. (Height: 7.5".)
232-137 - SOLD
Silver Coffee Pot
Amphora Form...vine border
Presentation
Presented to Commodore G.W. Rodgers by Hon. Albert Gallatin
Circa 1816 - SOLD
An important American War of 1812 related Empire silver presentation coffee pot, mark of JVM, Paris, 1809-19, of amphora form, chased with a vine border, engraved on one side "Presented to Commodore G. W. Rodgers by Hon. Albert Gallatin 1816," the spout tip cast as a lion's head, raised on incurved supports headed by stiff leaves and ending in paw feet, the cover surrounded by an anthemion leaf border and with bud knop, treen handle, "JVM" mark within lozenge, French standard and guarantee marks. (Height: 11.5"; 29 oz.t.)
232-133 - SOLD
Admiral Nelson Trafalgar Victory
Commemorative Goblet
Circa 1805 - SOLD
Blown goblet with attached foot and stem; cut and engraved decoration with gilt highlighting of a ship and the words "Nelson's Victory"; possibly decorated to commemorate Admiral Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805; trace of gilded monogram, possibly "JEC." The goblet is in excellent condition.
With the defeat of his fleet at Trafalgar in 1805, Napoleon's hope to break the British blockade and to invade England was dashed. For England the victory came dearly, for it cost the life of the nation's greatest captain, Horatio Viscount Nelson. English merchants and manufacturer's immediately upon learning of the great victory, and the loss of the popular navel commander, began producing a variety of commemorative items. This flint goblet is an example of the type of souvenir that was marketed to a grieving, adoring public. It is somewhat unusual in that it puns the name of Nelson's flagship HMS Victory and the positive result of the Battle of Trafalgar for England. Approximately 8" high; diameter: 5.5".
232-20 - SOLD
Large Silver Plate Presentation Urn, Portrait of Ulysses Grant and His Horse
Spigot Marked J&H Jones, Philadelphia, 1870
Presented to Mrs. Richard Peltz by Geo. W. Freas April 26th 1870 - SOLD
The inscribed twin-handled urn with Greek key banding features an applied profile portrait of Ulysses S. Grant (President, 1869-1877), the lid surmounted by figure of Grant's horse, Cincinnati (ca. 1860-1878).
Richard Peltz (1832-1918) was Deputy Clerk, Quarter Sessions of Philadelphia, a member of City Council and a Public Building Commissioner; he married Annie S. Stewart (d.1894) on December 9, 1858 and their son Samuel Peltz (1860-1926), a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was a lawyer, Assistant City Solicitor of Philadelphia and a member of Pennsylvania Legislature.
George W. Freas was a deputy collector of Philadelphia's twenty-seventh ward. He is known to have participated in the celebration of the Philadelphia International Centennial Exhibition.
(Generally very good, as expected, and constant with age; some thinning of plate and scattered dings, overall very attractive; H: 28")
232-295 - SOLD
General Gasimir Polaski (1746 to 1779) Plaster Statue
Presented to the City of Detroit by Central Citizens Committee, 1966 - SOLD
Tight crack in base repaired.
Dimensions: 16.25" H.
171-85 - SOLD
General Reed, Engraving, Engraved for the Westminster Magazine
1783 - SOLD
Mounted behind eglomise glass within period gilt frame.
(Frame: 9 by 7"; view: 6.75 by 4.5")
754-15 - SOLD
Mezzotint, The Right Honorable William Pitt Esquire, Very Rare
After William Hoare Painting, British Artist, 1706 to 1799
Circa 1770
Pitt, the 1st Earl of Chatham, opposed the Stamp Act and was endeared by the Colonies - SOLD
Painted for and Sold by Robt. Sayer, opposite Fetter Lane & Steel Street
Lettered with artists' name and title below: "One of his Majesty's Principal Secretary's of State - And One of His Majesty's most Honble Privy Council"
Fine and bright condition; mounted within a superb original Hogarth style frame measuring 12.5 by 16.5"; view: 10 by 14".
232-247 - SOLD
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
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 .5-inches.)
110-274 - SOLD
A Very Good Bronze Bust
George Washington...in uniform
Late 18th - Early 19th century - SOLD
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.)
232-93 - SOLD
Staffordshire Figure
Benjamin Franklin
On gilt lined circular base, identified as Washington
19th Century - SOLD
Height: 15".
(See Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875, Book 1, page 61.)
492-65 - SOLD
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 - SOLD
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" x 23".)
270-36 - SOLD
Texian Campaigne Series
Staffordshire Blue Transfer-Printed Platter
Superb original condition
Anthony Shaw
Circa 1851-1875 - SOLD
In the most popular and sought after color; depicting a general astride a horse brandishing a sword, flanked by two soldiers capturing another to the left and another soldier on horseback brandishing a hat and sword. Mark: printed Texian Campaigne under-glaze within cartouche centered by floral motif and initials J.B. (Series by Shaw; designs by J.B.) Measures 15.5 by 12.5".
232-40 - SOLD
Large Wilkinson King George V Toby - SOLD
The King George V toby is the largest, most desireable, of a numbered set of World War I leaders made by the Wilkinson Royal Staffordshire Pottery Company, and was limited to 1,000 sets. They were designed by Carruthers Gould, whose signature appears on the base, but are generally referred to as Wilkinsons. This one is 587A (the A designates that it is King George V).
Dimensions: 12.5" high, 5.75" wide, 6" deep.
RF - SOLD
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