IMPORTANT PINTAIL DRAKEAndrew A. Tull(1840-1915)
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1856
17 1/2 in. long
An exceptional Delaware River pintail drake, this example is a regional archetype quite distinct in form from other...
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ATTRIB. CHARLES BALTHAZAR J.F. DE SAINT-MEMIN,PORTRAIT...Attrib. Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin (French, 1770-1852) watercolor and charcoal or chalk on paper portrait of a gentleman in side-profile, bust-length...
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10 PCS 19TH C. TN EPHEMERA, INCL. GOVERNORSIGNED1st item: 1806 letter sent from William Dunlop, Hackettstown, New Jersey to James V. Anderson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania inquiring about the worth of goods including...
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CHINESE CARVED WHITE JADE OR HARDSTONESNUFF BOTTLEfooted flask form with relief carved figural decoration, one side with figure holding a banner, one side with profile view of a woman, two mask and ring side handles,...
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THREE CHINESE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLESwhiteand green example with later Xianfeng mark, landscape with calligraphic characters, green cabochon cap, 2-1/2 in.; white example with partial inscribed mark, possibly Xianfeng,...
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IMPORTANT PHILADELPHIA CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANYHIGH CHESTcarving attributed to the "Garvan Carver", 1760-1770, in figured mahogany with scrolled pediment and elaborately carved tympanum, the lower case with carved shell...
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GROUP OF FIVE CURRENCY NOTES1899 blackeagle silver certificate $1, Vernon/Treat (Fr. 228); 1923 blue seal silver certificate $1, Woods/White (Fr. 238); 1917 legal tender $2, Speelman/White (Fr. 60); 1914 blue...
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BREGUET 18K GOLD POCKETWATCHBREGUET18K Gold Pocketwatch, the hunter case pocket watch with monogram and wreath decoration; the white dial with Roman numeral indicators and subsidiary seconds dial; enclosing...
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FINELY QUILTED COTTON PHILADELPHIA PAVEMENTQUILT Finely hand quilted Spring weight Philadelphia Pavement quilt, executed in cotton print patches on a white ground with yellow borders and a white backing. Dimensions:...
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(2) CHARLES BIRD KING (1785-1862) NATIVEAMERICANS(lot of 2) Framed lithographs from the several editions by Thomas L. McKInney & James Hall, "The History of the Indian Tribes of North American ...," published in...
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WILLIAM BARNETT, AMERICAN (1918-1992),TWO WOMEN ABSTRACT, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER., 10 3/4"H X 9 1/4"W (IMAGE), 26"H X 20 1/2"W (FRAME)William Barnett, American, (1918-1992) Two Women abstract, watercolor on paper....
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WILLIAM BARNETT, AMERICAN (1918-1992),SEATED WOMAN ABSTRACT, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, 14"H X 12"W (IMAGE), 25"H X 21"W (FRAME)William Barnett, American, (1918-1992) seated woman abstract, watercolor on paper signed...
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PAIR OF COIN SILVER 'FIDDLE' PLACE SPOONSBY I. ADAM (ALEXANDRIA, VA), SIX COIN SILVER 'FIDDLE' TEASPOONS BY WILLIAM WILSON WHITE (PHILADELPHIA) AND A 'FIDDLE' LADLE, POSSIBLY PLATED BY I. ADAM (ALEXANDRIA, VA), SIX...
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AMERICAN CLASSICAL CARVED MAHOGANY PIERTABLEAmerican Classical Carved Mahogany Pier Table , 19th c., Philadelphia, white marble top, coved frieze with drawer, foliate carved scroll supports, shaped base, paw feet...
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AMERICAN CLASSICAL CARVED MAHOGANY WORKTABLEImportant American Classical Carved Mahogany Work Table, c. 1830, labeled "Charles H. White and John F. White", Philadelphia, gadrooned lift top, work compartment, two...
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Large lot of Philadelphia advertisingitems, including Henry Bower Chemical Mfg Co, Disston & Son, Wm H Horstmann Company, E Roussel Perfumer, Chichester Chemical Co, HK Mulford Co, Philadelphia Brewing Co, Franklin...
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Tarnopols Philadelphia white mink coat,belted back with flared hem, 43" shoulder to hem, 34" shoulders, 38" bust...
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Morris Blackman, American, 1930-2022,(6) Abstract Paintings, primary colors on white, having geometric and biomorphic elements, acrylic on masonite, unsigned, artist's estate stamp on back, 22-1/2" x 14-1/2",...
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Morris Blackman, American, 1930-2022,Abstract Triptych, acrylic and wood knobs on masonite, signed "MLB '93-94", artists estate stamp on back, each 49-1/4" x 33-1/2", very good condition. Morris Blackman is...
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Morris Blackman, American, 1930-2022,Biomorphic Abstract Triptych, "Considerations: Primary, Secondary and Black & White", ink and watercolor on paper, signed "MLB '71 & '86", artist's estate stamp on back, 22"...
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Collection of Presidential PorcelainPlates and Mugs to include W.H Taft and JS Sherman transfer decorated cachepot and plate, chip to rim of pot, 4-1/4" dia, McKinley memorial pottery plate, 10-1/2"H, McKinley...
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RARE CHINESE EXPORT PHILADELPHIA WATERWORKS DISH Jiaqing Era, circa 1800 small dish in blue palette of the Philadelphia Water Works, with blue cross hatch border and gilt spearhead well interior. 6 1/4 in. Diameter....
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6 vols. Pennsylvania Church Histories:Stone, John S. A Discourse, Commemorative of The Life and Character of The Reverend James May, D.D.... Philadelphia: J. S. McCalla, 1864. 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered brown cloth;...
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An American Classical Carved MahoganyGames Table c. 1833-1837 Philadelphia with paper label of retailer David Fleetwood 95 Walnut Street Philadelphia and an incised signature of Thomas Roberts; foldover swivel...
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An American Classical Mahogany and Gilt-StenciledSofa early 19th c. Philadelphia scrolled crest with arrow motif stenciling volute and gadroon terminals padded round arms arch uprights beaded molded seat rail half-round...
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An American Classical Carved MahoganyCenter Table c. 1825 attributed to Anthony Quervelle Philadelphia circular tilt-top with gadrooned molding lotus-carved support bronze collar; incurvate triangular plinth...
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Remarkable Collection of Hand-ColoredCivil War Magic Lantern Slides A collection of approx. 170 beautifully hand-colored Civil War magic lantern slides made from paper photographs and stereoviews originally produced...
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A Very Fine American Classical CarvedRosewood and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Armchair c. 1815 Philadelphia probably Joseph Barry; finely carved tablet crest scrolling arms on distinctive carved and fluted legs. ...
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Thomas Jefferson Miniature Portraitby William Russell Birch William Russell Birch (English 1755-1834) enamel on copper portrait of Thomas Jefferson unsigned with?Jefferson?written on verso; 1.5 x 1 in. Frame...
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Benjamin Henry Latrobe (1764-1820)the center square pump house, circa 1800 Unsigned, inscribed ' The Center House' watercolor, pencil, pen and ink on paper, framed. H: 12 3/4 in. W: 22 1/2 in. (sight)...
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7 vols. Philadelphia & Pennsylvania- History, Biography & C: Watson, John F. Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania in The Olden Time. Philadelphia: Whiting & Thomas, 1856-57. 2 vols. 4to, modern purple buckram,...
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6 vols. Philadelphia & Environs - History,Description & Travel: Watson, John F. Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania in The Olden Time. Philadelphia, 1897. Revised by Willis P. Hazard. 3 vols. 4to, orig. pebbled...
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5 vols. Philadelphia & Environs: Freedley,Edwin. Philadelphia and Its Manufacturers: A Hand-Book. Philadelphia: Edward Young, 1859. 12mo, orig. black cloth, rebacked; edge wear. 10 plates (1 colored). Internally generally...
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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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An Important American Rococo WalnutLibrary Chair c. 1855 attributed to Charles White unmarked (Philadelphia 1796-1876 active 1828-1855) bearing discovered stamp on top inside of proper right leg "C. W. and...
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1 vol. (American Newspaper.) PhiladelphiaMirror. Philadelphia, July 2, 1836 - June 26, 1837. Vol. 1, nos. 1-52. Folio, contemp. marbled bds & sheep spine & corners; spine & corners rubbed, bds. scuffed. Scattered,...
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