- 1745 POWDER HORN WITH VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA
A wonderful Colonial powder horn,10.5" long, with an engraved scene of Philadelphia. Legend reads "Iacob Schoezer/ His Horn/ Made feb ye 1st 1745", British coat of arms "Honi...
[more like this] - 1926 Reproduction map of Philadelphia,
reading "1776 To the Citizens of Philadelphia this plan of the city and its environsis respectfully dedicated by the editor", original produced by PC Varle 1794, reading,...
[more like this] - HERMANN HERZOG VENETIAN OIL ON CANVASHermann
Ottomar Herzog (German/American 1832-1932) oil on canvas titled "Twilight on The Venetian Lagoon". Signed "H. Herzog" lower right. Old owner label en verso as well as chalk...
[more like this] - CHARLES WILLSON PEALE(American, 1741-1827)
Rare
and Important Portrait Miniature of General George Washington, c. 1785, the ?H. Patterson Harris? miniature, painted after Washington's sitting with Peale in 1779, watercolor...
[more like this] - TWO RARE PORTRAITS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLINFrench,
18th/19th century, sulphide cameo of Benjamin Franklin encased within cut glass, starburst design, with gilt bronze hanging loop on top, reverse of cameo signed "Desprez",...
[more like this] - CHINESE EXPORT MORRIS FAMILY QUAKER
COW CUP/SAUCER Jiaqing Era, circa 1810 made for the Morris Family of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The 'Quaker Farmer' pattern, examples of which are found executed...
[more like this] - PAIR OF BOHEMIAN GLASS COVERED URNS,
EMERALD GREEN CUT TO CLEAR WITH ELABORATE DECORATION OF SCROLLING GRAPE VINES INTERMIXED WITH V...Pair of Bohemian glass covered urns, emerald green cut to clear with elaborate...
[more like this] - IN THE MANNER OF JOSEPH PICKETT OIL
LANDSCAPEIn the manner of Joseph Pickett (Pennsylvania 1848-1918), early 20th c. , oil on canvas landscape, with the Philadelphia & Reading railroad traveling through a town,...
[more like this] - Wood Portion From US Frigate Constitution
to include a wood portion with plaque reading "this material was taken from the original hull of the U.S Frigate Constitution keel laid 1794 rebuilding 1927" with a medallion...
[more like this] - A Collection of Daughters of the Revolution,
Sesquicentennial medals to include (2) 1776-1926 Philadelphia Womens Committee Sesquicentennial Medals, a Washingtons Headquarters Chadds Ford PA Birmingham Meeting House...
[more like this] - GEORGE LUKS, (AMERICAN, 1867β1933),
'HESTER STREET', OIL ON PAPER ON PANEL, 27.5" W X 23.5" H (FRAME) , 21.5" W X 17.75" H (PANEL)George Luks (American, 1867β1933) 'Hester Street' oil on paper on panel...
[more like this] - RARE MAP OF THE BATTLE OF RHODE ISLAND,
DATEDAugust 29, 1778. Drawn by Sabin Lewis. Engraved by Benjamin Jones, Philadelphia. Engraving, map shows the locations of the American and British armies in specific towns...
[more like this] - JESSIE WILLCOX SMITH (AMERICAN, 1863β1935)
4" x 6 ΒΌ" COGSHILL Christmas, 1922. Printblock of a town square designed by Jessie Wilcox Smith, reads "Greetings from Henrietta Cozens & Jessie Wilcox Smith in a cartouche...
[more like this] - 1846 LABORERS BROADSIDE, FRAMED "50
Laborers Wanted", Michael Towers, Contractor, one and one half miles above Royer's Ford, Chester County, Pennsylvania, wants immediately fifty laborers to whom will be paid...
[more like this] - MTH 19C. PHILADELPHIA & READING 2-8-0
STEAM ENGINE United States,ContemporaryThree rail featuring Proto-Sound 2.0, diecast boiler and tender body, diecast chassis, and synchronized puffing ProtoSmoke system. Item...
[more like this] - 17C ENGLISH HISTORIC WILLIAM PENN OAK
ARM CHAIR England,17th CenturySilver plaque on the back of crest rail reads "This chair was brought to Philadelphia from England by William Penn between 1682 and 1699. It...
[more like this] - MARKLIN ''PHILADELPHIA'' BATTLESHIP
Germany hand painted impressive scale and detail rear ram bow design fully railed deck two masts with crows nests features eight turreted guns two raised guns on rear gun...
[more like this] - 4 vols. Pennsylvania Railroad and Other
Travel: (Bromwell, William). Off-Hand Sketches. A Companion... Tourist and Traveller... Philadelphia, Pottsville and Reading Railroad. Philadelphia: J. W. Moore, 1854. 12mo,...
[more like this] - An American Renaissance Carved Oak Bench
probably Allen and Brother Philadelphia 1870-1875 the distinctive back with blocked panels owl carved crest flanked by stylized foliate finials scrolled arms with boldly turned...
[more like this] - George Cochran Lambdin (American 1830-1896)
"A Reading Party" 1862 oil on academy board signed lower left signed titled dated inscribed "Germantown Philadelphia" 13 3/4 in. x 11 1/2 in. in a giltwood frame. Note:...
[more like this] - EARLY AMERICAN PHILADELPHIA STREET TROLLEY
Attributed to Philadelphia maker Francis Field & Francis with horses possibly made by another early firm this impressively scaled piece reads ''Wm Darker Jr. West Phila PA...
[more like this] - Birney's Sharp Shooters Civil War Recruitment
Broadside 22.75 x 36.25 in. framed to 27.5 x 31.25 in. Ca August 1864. Appealing to the 8th Ward of Philadelphia the broadside features a patriotic eagle with a banner in...
[more like this] - 1 piece. Laminated Linen-Backed Roll
Map. Lake, D.J.; Belis, N.S. "A Map of The Vicinity of Philadelphia and Reading." Philadelphia: C.K. Stone, A. Pomperoy, 1860. 58 x 67 1/2 inches (1470 x 1715 mm). Occasional...
[more like this] - Philadelphia Classical giltwood mirror
by R. Williams circa 1830 oval frame with pediment of hands clasping sheaf of wheat and ribbon bow continuing around frame interlaced with foliate decoration to bow pendant....
[more like this] - Benjamin Rush autograph letter, 41 lines
posted to Dr. John McClelland [sic], Green Castle, Pennsylvania, datelined Philadelphia, August 2, 1798: "It is moreover by observation and comparing what we see underlined...
[more like this] - 1 piece. Lithographic Poster. "Take
a Trip Around The World... Read The Philadelphia Inquirer." [Philadelphia], [ca. 1895]. 21 x 17 inches (533 x 432 mm). Printed in blue. Slightly toned....
[more like this] - Walnut mechanical lounge chair labeled
by j.t. hammitt, philadelphia, 1852-1860 H: 41 in. PROVENANCE: Note: The label reads, "PATENTED 1852 / J.T. HAMMITT, / PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, / PHOENIX BLOCK,...
[more like this] - Lot. Autograph Material. Guthrie, Woody.
Archive of Autograph Letters Signed, Autograph Manuscript & Typescript Short Stories, Signed Ephemera & other related material: Autograph Letters Signed, all to Charlotte...
[more like this] - John Heyl Raser (1824-1901) landscape
of forest interior with stream and cattle Signed 'Raser' lower right, oil on marble, framed. D: 17 1/4 in. PROVENANCE: NOTE: John Heyl Raser was born in Mobile,...
[more like this] - 7 vols. Pennsylvania - History, Description
Travel: Burrell, A. B. Reminiscences of George LaBar, The Centenarian of Monroe County, Pa. Philadelphia, 1870. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered green cloth; moderate wear,...
[more like this] - Large silver serving fork bailey
and company, philadelphia, mid-19th century Oval handle with monogram in shield 'J M R', leaf and vine edge bright cut decoration, 'heart' pierced bowl, four narrow tines...
[more like this] - A Large Taylor & Lawrie Coin Silver
Serving Fork Philadelphia active 1837-1852 retailed by Bailey & Co. active 1848-1865 bright-cut engraved Old English pattern with script monogram "JMR" with shield on upper...
[more like this] - 7 vols. Read, Thomas Buchanan: Poems...
Illustrated by Kenny Meadows. London: Delf and Trubner, 1852. 1st ed. Sm. 8vo, orig. green cloth, gilt-lettered spine, edges untrimmed; occasionally scuffed. Inscribed in...
[more like this] - 2 vols. Read, Thomas Buchanan: Redding:
A Tale of The Brandywine. Boston: A. Tompkins and B.B. Mussey, 1845. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. cream glazed paper bds., t.e.g., paper spine label, edges untrimmed; light wear, spine...
[more like this] - Receipt for Chest for Corn Planter Signed
by John Nicholson Plus 2pp 5 x 8 in. Philadelphia 5 Jan. and 7 Feb. 1791. Receipt signed by John Donnaldson Register General John Nicholson Comptroller General and Thomas...
[more like this] - 9 vols. (1 wrapper). Genealogy & C:
Glenn, Thomas Allen. Genealogical Notes... Families of Lloyd, Pemberton, Hutchinson, Hudson and Parke. Philadelphia, 1898. 1/300. Tall 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered white cloth,...
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