SELECTION OF UNUSUAL PHOTOGRAPHS IncludingChromoplast-Bild packets of German views, before WWII; album leaves with landscape images, and portraits of Laplanders....
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19TH C. FRENCH FINE BRONZE DORE CHANDELIERAvery fine and unusual French bronze dore billiards chandelier, in the Louis XV style, late 19th century. Expertly drilled for electricity. Frosted glass insets.
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YARRICK, JOSEPH. PORTRAIT OF MAGICIANJOSEF YARRICK AND...Yarrick, Joseph. Portrait of Magician Josef Yarrick and his Magic Kettle. New York: Hall, ca. 1910. Handsome oversize silver nitrate photograph of Yarrick...
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GROUP GATHERED IN FRONT OF THE UNITEDSTATES PLAYING CA...Group Gathered in Front of the United States Playing Card Co. Factory. Cincinnati, ca. 1900. Who does this group represent? Employees, relatives of the...
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UNUSUAL 19TH C. PAINTED TRAMP ART FRAMEUnusual19th c. painted Tramp Art frame, criss cross that form squares at corners for photographs, accented with radiating circles. interior 15 1/4 x 19 1/2'', 31 x 34 3/4 x 2 1/4''...
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OGLALA SIOUX CRAZY HORSE OWNED COLT1860 ARMYThe lot features a truly phenomenal, iconic and important Colt Model 1860 Army 44 caliber percussion revolver owned and marked in Togia language by Crazy Horse an...
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VICTORIAN WICKER RECAMIER, CA. 1890.OFTENreferred to as a photographer bench. Unusual shell back crest, trefoil design. Modern white paint. Fully woven seat, rolled edge, beaded bottom skirt and brass feet....
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KINTPUASH CAPTAIN JACK CABINET PHOTO19Ccabinet card photograph of Modoc tribe chief, Kientpaush, also known as Captain Jack. He was the only Native American ever to have been charged with war crimes. He was executed...
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EDWARD S. CURTIS, SUQUAMISH WOMAN, 1899EdwardS. Curtis, (1868 - 1952) Suquamish Woman, 1899, platinum print inscribed in negative, lower left: 41 signed in negative, lower left: CURTIS signed in black ink, lower...
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EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY, FOUR GUTTA-PERCHACASES, 19TH C., AN EARLY THERMOPLASTIC MADE FROM TREE SAP IMPORTED FROM MALAY IN THE 19TH CENTU...Early photography, four gutta-percha cases, 19th C., an early thermoplastic...
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COLLECTION OF AMERICAN SILVER PHOTOGRAPHFRAMES FRAMES, including 7 by Gorham, one a double frame, all with velvet backs; 5 more rectangular examples by various makers and a simple double frame, together with an...
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PAIR OF RARE VICTORIAN WICKER PHOTOGRAPHER'SORposing chairs, ca. 1898, Heywood Bros and Wakefield Co. #6336 in the 1898 catalogue. Modern white painted finish. Very elaborate curlicue design, unusual heart shaped seats....
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19TH C. CABINET CARD OF NATIVE AMERICANFAMILYLate nineteenth century cabinet card depicting an unusual view of what appears to be a Northern Plains Tribe Native American Indian family. Seated man wearing a buffalo...
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ANTIQUE DOG AMBROTYPE, CA. 1860S Unknownphotographer, portrait of an unknown man and his Boston Terrier (?), Ambrotype, possibly American, circa 1860-1870, a highly unusual image of a person with their pet, in stamped...
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1961-63 MATTEL BARBIE BUBBLECUT #5 DOLLGROUP United States,1961-1963Group includes 1961 Mattel Barbie single doll case (red) and two 1963 Barbie single doll cases (blue), all cases present well with minimal wear,...
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A FINE FRENCH ART NOUVEAU BRONZE CENTERPIECETheunusual centerpiece or vase, possibly a photograph holder, is presented in the form of an artist's palette within a frame of sinuous, organic bronze metalwork patinated as...
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BURLON CRAIG (LINCOLN COUNTY, NC, 1914-2002),LARGE BASKET 1946, modified Albany slip glazed earthenware, unusual stamp to the underside, the basket is accompanied by a signed photograph of Burlon holding the basket and...
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CIRCLE OF GODFREY SYKES (1824-1866)AND JAMES GAMBLE (1875-BEFORE 1910)
RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CABINET-ON-STAND, CIRCA 1860 oak and elm, decorated with penwork, of architectural form, the doors to the front cupboard...
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LOT OF 8 FRAMED 20TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHICPRINTSDEPICTING CIRCUS LIFE. TO INCLUDE: JUANITA “THAT GIRL FROM MEXICO", A YOUNG LADY POINTING AT A CLOWN’S BICYCLE, A PICTURE SIGNED OF FOUR CAMELS, BABY ELEPHANT NEXT...
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ENGLISH EARLY 15TH CENTURY CARVED ANDPAINTED WALNUT HERALDIC LION SEJANT SCULPTURE 21" x 11" x 8 ¾" Carved out of one solid piece of walnut, depicting heraldic lion sejant (though presented without a tail and...
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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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Unusual glass paperweight style pedestalwith round frame holding a photograph of a woman. 7.5''h.x4''w....
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Photograph of a young lady and her safetybicycle with wooden chainguard circa 1899 by Seabolt of Saginaw Michigan. Unusual pose. Photo is larger than a cabinet card. Frame is 10-3/4'' x 13-1/4''. American circa 1908....
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Presentation US M1860 Naval Cutlassby Ames 26" blade marked Ames and on the reverse an anchor and dated 1861.? Leather covered handle brass cupped guard with brass pommel.? Engraved on the cupped guard To Andrew...
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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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Talley Family Civil War Archive IncludingDiaries of Joseph R. Talley IL 27th Inf. & Charles Talley DE 7th Inf. 6 letters (4 war-date); 13 documents; 3 diaries (2 war-date); 11 banknotes; 2 photographs. 1853-1934....
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14 karat yellow gold turquoise braceletand earrings Split turquoise beads set into unusual 14 karat setting, all prong set paired with matching earrings. L: 6 in. PROVENANCE: Property of a Main...
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Unusual, Large C. F. Monroe Brass-CollaredWave Crest Opal Glass Fernery, fourth quarter 19th century, signed on the base, the metal liner lacking, h. 2-3/4", w. 6", d. 9-1/2". For a nearly identical example, see...
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Civil War Soldier's Record of the 28thWisconsin Volunteers with Original Albumen Photographs Soldier's Record dated October 13th 1862; and measuring approx 21 x 17 in. The document lists Soldiers of Record; Privates...
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THREE PHOTOGRAPHS. American late 19thcentury. Unusual portraits including a CDV of a woman with very long hair. Reverse marked for J.N. Lutz Art Studio Portsmouth O. and ''Lillie English''. 4''h. 2 1/2''w....
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Twelve-Piece Collection of C. F. MonroeWave Crest and Nakara Glass, fourth quarter 19th century, including a large and rare Nakara gilt-brass-mounted circular jewel casket in "Cherubim" decor, a Wave Crest oblong...
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1 vol. Carte-de-Visite & Cabinet CardPhoto Album, ca. 1880. Full embossed floral decorated black morocco, inner dentelles gilt, a.e.g., metal clasp. Chromolithographic internal floral decorations. Internally...
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Safety Era Ephemera lot - 6 pieces -(1) Columbia die cut Lady Cyclist wearing her Bloomers - 6'' tall. Folds open to become a stand up - 1 hand missing; (2) Blotter for a Track Racer by McKee & Harrington of...
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COLLECTION OF FOLK ART DRAWINGS. Someare initialled ''HWL'' all are ca.1870s pen ink and watercolor on paper. Nine total matted and in a chip-carved frame in old surface 27 1/2''h. 25 1/2''w. See lot 173....
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Mt. Rushmore National Memorial ConstructionPhotographs by Charles d'Emery Lot of 15 silver gelatin photographs by Charles d'Emery with 13 that document the construction of Mt. Rushmore during the 1930s. Six photographs...
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W.H. Jackson Photograph of Girls atSan Juan Pueblo Unusual two-panel albumen photograph of San Juan women with pots on their heads ca 1880s title written in negative with Jackson's Denver studio imprint on...
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