GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE,1755 The Gentleman?s Magazine, 1755. An early mention of George Washington in a London magazine. A report, reading in part: "The poor men who suffered at the meadows with...
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CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE, INCL. GEN. BATE ONDEATH OF POLK, CA...Confederate Civil War archive of twenty-two (22) items, pertaining to the Fulton brothers of Fayetteville, Tennessee, specifically Colonel John S. Fulton,...
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TWO FRENCH CARVED TRIPTYCH FIGURESTwoFrench Carved Triptych Figures, figure of Henri IV, his hinged jacket opening to reveal a battle scene, inscribed "HENRI.IV" and "La Rue Louis", height 11 1/8 inches; along...
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FOUR PIECE ANCIENT GROUPFour Piece AncientGroup, to include a bronze Oriental archaic head; carved figure of a standing English woman (as is), having gold Sotheby's #41 tag on bottom, height 9 1/4 inches; an early...
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A FLEMISH CARVED CORPUS OF CHRISTA FlemishCarved Corpus of Christ, 17th century, size of Christ 12" x 8". Please note: This item cannot be purchased or shipped by bidders residing outside of the United States or California,...
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FIGURE OF THE CRUCIFIXIONFigure of theCrucifixion, French or Flemish, late 17th century, within a giltwood Louis XV frame, height of Christ 15 inches, total height 29 inches, width 19 inches. Provenance: Sotheby's...
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DAGGERDagger, having carved handle ofa woman, complete with sheath, probably late 18th century, blade length 16 inches, overall length 20 inches, Please note This item cannot be purchased or shipped by bidders...
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Y RARE AND IMPORTANT FRENCH GOTHIC IVORYCOMPOSITE CASKET
CIRCA 1330 the panels intricately carved in bas-relief to include scenes from the Medieval tales Queste del Saint Graal and Tristan & Isolde, with later brass...
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LETTERS TO LEDOUX REFERENCING WORLDIIVarious personal letters mentioning World War II, dating from 1936 - 1941.
Includes 1936 letter from D. Nelson mentioning music, going to Germany, and the Olympics; 1940...
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COLONIAL RHODE ISLAND ACCOUNTING BOOK,1750-1820,linen bound. Zebedee Hopkins Jr (1736-1797), Gloucester, RI, he was a lawyer. This account book also includes records of work and payments that he made for various...
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AMERICAN PINE PAINTED DOCUMENT BOX,EARLY 19TH C.swag, garland, and laurel original painted motifs. Original metal handles and lock. Original period wallpaper liner. 7" high, 20" wide, 10" deep. Shows age appropriate...
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NAT WERNER, NEW YORK (1908 - 1991),TAHITIAN, MAHOGANY, 13"H X 8 1/2"W X 5"DNat Werner, New York, (1908 - 1991) Tahitian, mahogany Signed underneath. Biography from the Archives of askART: Nat Werner (1908-1991)...
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THREE LETTERS: WAR OF 1812 IN VIRGINIAGroup of three autograph letters, signed, all addressed to Jacob Van Lear (1773-1845, Sgt. Major in Cocke's Detachment, Virginia Militia) comprising: 1) John Guy, a fellow...
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Enameled silver sauce boat and carvedcoral figure to include continental silver sauce boat in enamel hand paint decoration depicting Europa and the Bull at interior, with maiden pouring water and teaching angel...
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JOHN BRADFORD ALS TO JOHN HANCOCK, JULY15, 1776, WITH MENTION OF RECEIVING A COPY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 15, 1776, WITH MENTION OF RECEIVING A COPY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, three pages of...
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HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF THE PUGH FAMILY,CIRCA 1880, WITH TRANSCRIPTS OF LETTERS RECALLING REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA CIRCA 1880, WITH TRANSCRIPTS OF LETTERS RECALLING REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA, large pre-ruled ledger containing...
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CIVIL WAR ERA, MORNING REPORTS AND REMARKSCivilWar era, morning reports and remarks of Companies A and B, 41st Regiment Ohio Volunteers, September 1861 to August 1863, entries include many marches through Tennessee, boarding...
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PAIR OF MINIATURE PORTRAITS, EARLY 19THC.Portraits of J. B. Banister and his wife, Sarah Ann. Housed in period appropriate frames that resemble those used by Cephas Thompson, portrait artist. Sight size 3 1/2"...
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR LETTER 1779ALS fromGeorgia colonel Leonard Marbury to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, January 1779. Mentions the appointment of Samuel Elbert to Brigadier General (see Lot #67). Some other interesting...
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An American Empire Carved and HighlyFigured Mahogany and Cherrywood Sideboard
Possibly Fleming County, Kentucky, Circa 1825
Height 44 x width 73 1/4 x depth 22 inches.
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A near identical example, if not...
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FOUR BRASS GRAY AND DAVIS MODEL 934SIDE LIGHTS, TWO ARE COMPLETE, ONE HAS BROKEN GLASS, ONE IS MISSING GLASS, THIRTEEN INCHES HIGH, PAINT SHOULD BE STRIPPED, VG CONDITION EXCEPT FOR DEFECTS MENTIONED.Four brass...
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1954 MONTE CARLO RALLY VICTORY POSTERMENTIONING TWO FIRST CLASS WINNERS - LOUIS CHIRON, LANCIA, AND MME Y SIMON, PANHARD, 48 X 16, MINOR EDGE DAMAGE.1954 Monte Carlo Rally victory poster mentioning two first...
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WILLIAM ARNOLD EYDEN SR, INDIANA (1859- 1919), UNTITLED WOODLAND SCENE, OIL ON CANVAS, 17 1/2"H X 23 1/2"W, 24 1/4"H X 30 1/2"W (FRAME)William Arnold Eyden Sr, Indiana, (1859 - 1919) untitled woodland scene,...
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A MILITARY PRESENTATION 9CT GOLD VESTAAND CIGARETTE CASE - 5TH BATTALION YORKSHIRE REGIMENT Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd, Chester 1909, the cigarette case of rounded square outline, the vesta case of circular outline,...
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JOURNAL OF A WHALING VOYAGE TO THE PACIFICOCEANON BOARD THE "ELIZA L. B. JENNEY" OF FAIRHAVEN, JOHN CHURCH, MASTER, 1842. THE LOG COVERS FROM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1842 THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1846 AND WAS PROBABLY...
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BOUND STORE LEDGER, CA. 1750, FROM NANTUCKET,MA,MENTIONING THE PURCHASE OF FABRICS, DRY GOODS, AND WHALEBONE. SOME OF THE NAMES MENTIONED IN THE ENTRIES INCLUDE BEN HOWLAND, JOHN GRANT, GILES SLOCUM, CALEB HATHOWAY,...
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LOT OF 15 PIECES OF EARLY EPHEMERA,MOSTLY FROMCAPE CODE. RANGING IN AGE FROM THE EARLY 18TH TO THE LATE 19TH CENTURIES. TO INCLUDE: CA. 1810 DIARY ENTRY OF A WOMAN WHICH MENTIONS GENERAL WILLIAM H. SUMNER (WITH...
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ALPHONSE MENTION MONCHABLON (FRANCE,1835-1907) Man Nude to Waist, Arms over Head; after Theodore Gericault (1791-1824), oil on canvas, signed on the stretcher and dated 1862, so a copy made at the Louvre while...
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LOGBOOK FOR THE SHIP ALARM FROM BOSTONTO SANFrancisco, 1856. Mentions mostly weather, latitude and longitude. Also mentions a voyage from Callao to Hampton Roads. It began on April 8, 1856, and ended on November...
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RARE 3 PAGE WHALING LETTER, 1826, WRITTENIN TWOstages to the owner/agent Silas or Stephen and Lewis Howell, Sag Harbor, NY. First stage dated Sept. 17, 1826, bound to the islands. Talks about oil obtained, watered...
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ALPHONSE MENTION MONCHABLON (FRANCE,1835-1907) Man Nude to Waist, Arms over Head; after Theodore Gericault (1791-1824), oil on canvas, signed on the stretcher and dated 1862, so a copy made at the Louvre while...
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Capt. George Randolph Dyer AQM--Lincoln-SignedCommission and Pilot Knob Archive Comprising an early eagle mast head commission partially printed on vellum 12.25 x 15.75 in. matted framed and glazed 14.25 x 17.25 in. dated...
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American Chippendale Mahogany Chest,fourth quarter 18th century, the single-board serpentine top on a conforming case with four graduated drawers, raised on ogee bracket feet, with single-board sides and old...
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David K. Lucas Vermont 3rd Light ArtilleryCivil War Archive Lot of 9 featuring small pocket diary.David Lucas left breadcrumbs to document the last year of his service during the Civil War providing brief telegraphic...
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Louis XV Provincial Rouennaise Old Standard(.958) Silver Meat Skewer, 1761, by Jean-Jacques Ameline, Caudebec-en-Caux, with circular finial and ring handle, l. 13-7/8", 1.41 t. oz. Ameline first appears in the records...
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Adderley English porcelain dinnerwareset in the ''Blue Chelsea'' pattern. Approximately 335 total pieces some numbers may vary. Includes (13) 10.25'' plates (27) 8.9'' plates (25) 7.75'' plates (28) 6'' plates...
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