Early 20th Century Brass Double Inkwelland Letter Stand measuring 11.5x9x6 inches. It is very heavy. Lovely open scroll work, vase and flowers in the letter holder section. Both inkwells have their cover intact...
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GROUP OF GENTLEMAN'S DESK ACCESSORIESComprising:
Acarved wood pug form letter opener
A wood fountain pen with a dog form finial
A composition figural piper in a fitted leather case
A brass hoof form letter opener
A 1939...
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GROUP STERLING & SILVER PLATE ITEMSGroupof sterling and silverplate items comprising a Gorham sterling calendar frame, Mexican sterling cup, sterling cigarette case and letter opener, sherry label marked "80", five...
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GROUP OF DESK ARTICLESGroup of deskarticles comprising a cased ivory bookmark, sterling blotter monogrammed, sterling handled mother of pearl letter opener, sterling dish, mother of pearl pen, French porcelain...
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CIVIL WAR ERA AND OTHER DOCUMENTSincludingan 1864 request for a death certificate for a prisoner of war and an 1830 letter to general Duncan describing the breakage of customs seals by an intoxicated sailor, 17 items....
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SMALL ANTIQUE GRAIN PAINTED CHESTwithgilt lettering "Building & Ground Plans JL". 9" high, 30 1/4" long, 10 1/4" deep. Some scuffing, paint losses. Provenance: Property from a Fairfield County Estate.
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WOODEN SHIPS LETTER BOX & MONEY TILLthetill "manufactured by Miles Alarm Till Company...Providence". Largest: 1 7/8" high, 7 1/2" deep, 15" long. Use wear, small stains. Provenance: Estate of George E. Ratcliffe,...
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CARVED WOOD STERNBOARD FROM "TERPSICHORE"withbrass lettering "Terpsichore Sandefjord" Norway. 10 3/4" high, 35" long. Use wear, a few small edge losses. Provenance: Estate of George E. Ratcliffe, Darien, CT.
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TATHAM'S AMERICAN STANDARD CASED SHOTSAMPLERwith 20 different shot sizes in glass cases for salesman's sample, inner lid marked "Tatham's Patent Finish", interior base marked "American Standard" in gold lettering....
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SHIP NAME BOARD FROM NY TUGBOAT "ST.MARTIN"in carved and painted wood with gilt lettering. 11 3/4" high, 71 3/4" long. Wear from exposure to elements. Provenance: Estate of George E. Ratcliffe, Darien, CT.
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SHIP'S NAMEBOARD, TUGBOAT "ST. LAWRENCE"incarved and painted wood with gilt lettering. 11 1/2" high, 77" long. Wear from exposure to elements, age cracks, losses. Provenance: Estate of George E. Ratcliffe, Darien,...
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ATTR. V. ADAM, STEAM, FREIGHTER "VANDREUIL"O/Cattributed to Victor Charles Edouard Adam (French, 1947-1922), signed and dated 1920. Frame size: 26 1/2" high, 41" long. Relined, some water drip spots. Lot includes a...
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LAWTON S. PARKER, O/C "SILVER LAKE"LawtonSilas Parker (Am.,1868-1954) oil on canvas, framed luminous work depicting two ladies at the lake, signed lower right "Lawton Parker", Hirschl & Adler label verso. Frame size:...
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TIFFANY STUDIOS BRONZE PARTIAL DESKSETin the Venetian pattern, comprising letter holder (1644), inkwell box (1641), rolling blotter (1646), tray (1642), notepad holder (1691), letter opener (1685) and blotter...
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SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED DOCUMENT, P. HENRY1788Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 - June 6, 1799) typed text of document on verso. Mr. Henry "was an American attorney, planter, politician, and orator best known for his declaration...
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G. CRUIKSHANK, "IMPERIAL PIETY", ETCHING& DRAWING(Br. 1792 - 1878). Cruikshank's comment following the Battle of Sinop and subsequent massacre by Russian Imperial forces at the outset of the Crimean War, likely...
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FOUR LETTERS FROM ANDREW WYETH (AMERICAN,1917-2009) TO ALICE MOOREFour Letters from ANDREW WYETH (American, 1917-2009) to Alice Moore, Friday, September 17, 1937; mailed Saturday, September 18, 1937 My Dearest...
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MONUMENTAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED BERLIN (KPM)PORCELAIN IVORY-GROUND ‘WEICHMALEREI’ THREE-PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE PORCELAIN IVORY-GROUND ‘WEICHMALEREI’ THREE-PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE, circa 1888, blue sceptre and iron-red...
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A Group of Sterling Silver Objects IncludingJensen Includes: a Georg Jensen sterling silver handle letter opener in "Acanthus" pattern engraved on the sides "L. M. S. to E. S. S." length 7-1/2 in; a Norwegian sterling...
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Historic Guthrie Oklahoma/ChickamaugaPresentation Gavel to First Major D.B. Dyer With associated newspaper clipping and printed pamphlet relating to the opening of the Oklahoma Territory in 1889. The symbolic...
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Vintage brass World's Fair 1933 letteropener. Cut out or a globe and 1933 and etched "Century of Progress Chicago. 8" long. Estimate $50-60...
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Vintage white metal World's Fair 1933letter opener. Key shaped sheath with 1933 and A Century of Progress Chicago. 8" long. Estimate $50-60...
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Vintage white metal St. Louis World'sFair 1904 letter opener. Embossed on handle "St. Louis 1904 World's Fair" and on reverse "1803 - 1903". The handle features a painted Native American in loin cloth. Some...
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Vintage copper Chicago World's Fair1933 letter opener. Embossed "A Century of Progress 1833 1933 Chinese Temple Carillon Tower" and on reverse "Chicago in 1833 Ft. Dearborn Massacre 1812". 8 /8" long. Estimate...
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Vintage brass 1939 New York World'sFair letter opener. Embossed "Christian Science Building". 8 1/2" long. Estimate $40-50...
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World's Fair letter opener, elaboratelyetched and gilt inlaid steel, cherub and Swedish crest, "Souvenir de A:F, 21-4-93/A.Northrop", Columbian Exposition, 1893, 9 in. Wear and minor rust. Gift to Alice...
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1933 Chicago World's Fair letter opener.The logo depicting a planet in orbit and "A Century of Progress" in brass & copper. 7 1/2" long. Estimate $30-40...
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Charles Hook Armco Steel Company Lotof Manuscripts & Documents Lot includes letters photographs pamphlets mostly from the late 1930s through the 1960s. Born in 1880 the youngest of four children of Henry and...
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