EARLY PREENING GREEN-WINGED TEALChaseLittlejohn (1853-1943)
Redwood City, CA, c. 1885
10 in. long
“A more interesting fellow than Chase Littlejohn has probably never existed.” This is the opening line to...
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UNUSUAL PAIR OF ITALIAN UPHOLSTEREDSETTEESAn unusual pair of Italian upholstered settees raised on turned legs and having interesting star shaped veneer panels on the back and sides. Ht: 36" Wd: 48" Dpth: 21.5"...
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WINCHESTER M1895 .35-40 KRAG SADDLERING CARBINEWinchester 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine in standard caliber .30-40 Krag. This scarce variant of the famed box-magazine John Browning designed rifle with serial number...
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SILVER: ASSORTMENT OF INTERESTING ANDUNUSUAL PATTERNS BY KIRK & SON, WILLIAM DURGIN & CO., MECHANICS STERLING CO., CANFIELD BROTHER...SILVER: Assortment of interesting and unusual patterns by Kirk & Son, William...
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Unusual American Folk Art Carved MahoganyCorner Cabinet, ca. 1930, the top with a bank of two drawers and carved grape-and-leaf arch over a similar carved frieze fitted with a central drawer and secret compartments,...
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Photographic Archive of Miles City MontanaPhotographer R.C. Morrison 1880s-1890s Cowan's is proud to present the photographic archive of pioneer Montana photographer Robert C. Morrison (1850-1938) descended directly...
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Chinese blue and white 'lotus' formfooted dish wanli mark, late 19th century Of petal form, potted with barbed rim and fluted walls, raised on molded lotus petals and tall circular foot, decorated to...
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Unusual French oak and pewter lavaboincorporating 18th century elements With a paneled back fitted with a pewter lavabo and basin, above a single cupboard door. H: 74, W: 27 3/4, D: 15 1/4 in. ,200-1,800...
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1874 Fold-out Map of the "Township Mapof Lake Superior Region and Upper Mississippi Complied by Government Surveys" Philadelphia: J. Disturnell 1874. 16mo fold out map tipped into hard binding of blue cloth with...
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Lot of 4: Locks.
Description Includesone interesting no-key brass lock made by the American Keyless Lock Company in Chicago with combination setting from one to eight. Also includes one unusual brass and metal...
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William Henry Buck (Norwegian, 1840-1888;Active New Orleans 1869-1888) "Milne Family Boys Home", oil on canvas, 20-1/4" x 27-1/4", signed lower right "Wm H. Buck". Presented in a fourth quarter 19th-century carved...
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Interesting American Late ClassicalFigured Mahogany Chest of Drawers, second quarter 19th century, with an unusual drawer configuration, framed by turned moldings, raised on bracket feet, h. 48", w. 47", d....
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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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Unusual Chinese piece elephant ivoryand colored panel probably 19th century Of long rectangular form, applied carved piece ivory worked to show a celestial landscape on painted board, framed and glazed....
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Unusual Chinese turquoise ground glazedbowl mark to base, late 19th century Of deep U shape form, brown rim, outer-wall glazed to show turquoise ground, black and iron red medallions in reverse, raised on...
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Unusual elephant ivory covered brushpotOf cylindrical form, worked to show a scholar with Hu-tablet, matched circular cover, wood base, some minor losses. Ivory H: 6 1/4 in. Descriptions provided...
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Unusual pair of Chinese blue and whitejardiniere on stands qianlong marks, late 19th century Of tapering cylindrical form, everted Roman key banded rim, body painted to show Indian lotus flowers and scrolling...
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Important silver topped gold, emeraldand diamond scarab bracelet georgian, french Unusual bracelet set with emeralds, diamonds, pearls, and rubies in the Egyptian Revival style of a winged scarab clasping...
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Unusual blue diamond pendant Colortreated round brilliant diamond bezel set and strung on a sterling silver chain. L: 18 in. PROVENANCE: Property of a Delaware Estate. Descriptions provided...
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Unusual Chinese elephant ivory tablet-passqing dynasty Of a flattened circular form carved to show scrolling bracket enclosing a phoenix carved in low relief pierced to the crest. L: 4 1/2 in. Descriptions...
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Chinese red glass overlay and a simulatedhornbill glass snuff bottle 19th century Comprised of an unusual red glass on snow-flake snuff carved to show two panels incised with script, and carved handles and...
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Sterling silver butterfly brooch Unusual fabric wings under clear resin, over sterling silver frame. L: 2 in. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Linda Mason Galleries in New York. Descriptions...
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Rare and unusual Chinese jade flute17/18th century Of long cylindrical form, hollowed from a single section, recessed to show eight finger holes, dark green and brown tone. L: 15 1/2 in. PROVENANCE:...
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A DERBY BOTANICAL PLATE
made as a Chelseareplacement, with fluted cavetto, finely painted with a convolvulus in turquoise and brown feather moulded rim , 21cm diam, impressed G, painted 20 in red, collector's label,...
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A Chelsea saucer dish mid 18th centurytypically painted with floral bouquets with unusual black line rim unmarked 8.5in. together with a Chelsea bell shaped cup c.1756 with unusual wishbone shaped handle painted...
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14 karat yellow gold "shell" earringsUnusual "shell" shaped yellow gold earrings composed of three sections of ribbed yellow gold. L: 1 in., 6.9 dwt. Descriptions provided in both printed and...
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3 vols. Ambrose Bierce: Bierce, Ambrose.Black Beetles in Amber. San Francisco: Western Authors Pub. Co., 1892. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered green cloth; corners slightly bumped, lower corners slightly rubbed....
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Interesting and Unusual Collection ofSix French Antique Ivory-Finished Plaster Objects, fourth quarter 19th/first quarter 20th century, consisting of a small parcel-gilt vase fragment in the Louis XVI taste,...
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1 vol. Du Maurier, Daphne. Rebecca.London: Victor Gollanz, 1938. First edition. 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered black cloth, d/j with Book Society wrap-a-round label. Negligible wear to d/j & label. In custom clamshell...
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18 karat yellow gold diamond and enamelbrooch Unusual multi-colored enameled yellow gold spray brooch, "leaves" have been enameled in cobalt blue, red, gold, and green displaying twelve round brilliant cut...
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1 vol. Hardy, Thomas. Wessex Poems.(London and New York): Harper & Brothers, (1898). First edition. 8vo, orig. gilt-decorated dark green cloth, gilt-lettered spine, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed; corners slightly...
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1 vol. Mitchell, Margaret. Gone WithThe Wind. New York: Macmillan, 1936. First edition, first printing. 8vo, orig. green cloth; very minor edge wear, d/j (a few small close tears along edges, minor wear at extremities...
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Coral Belt and Shell and Turquoise Necklace,the interesting belt of coral, silver and black leather with contrasting stitches and silver repousse appliques with a large circular buckle made from a cluster of red coral...
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c. 1899 ''Mershon Tandem'' very unusualpossibly unique design reminiscent of a ''Tally Ho'' style machine. This machine came from an early Philadelphia collection. Note design features including in stem break double...
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Yellow gold and rose quartz flower broochUnusual rose quartz flower accented by green glass leaves. L: 1 3/4 in., 5 dwt. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not...
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18 karat yellow gold and sapphire petiteband ring Petite sapphire cabochon bezel set into unusual 18 karat yellow gold setting. Ring size: 6 1/2 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line...
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