A few examples of appraisal values for
1754

• Dated 1904
  Dated 1904
• Early colored engraving of the
  Early colored engraving of the French King published London May 1844. 17"x22"
• 1824 United Stat
  1824 United Stat
• British School (Mid-18th
  British School (Mid-18th Century) "Castles", suite of eight hand-colored engravings, by Nathaniel Buck, published in London, 1748, sight 8" x 15". Glazed, matted and handsomely framed en suite.
• British School (18th Century)
  British School (18th Century) "Botanical Studies", suite of four hand-colored engravings after Dr. Woodville, sight 8-1/2" x 6-1/2". Glazed, double matted and presented in matching molded and annulated giltwood frames.
• British school, ca. 1845 A
  British school, ca. 1845 A delicately rendered pair of miniature profile portraits of a man and a woman, pencil on card with white highlighting and hints of color, each approx. 5-1/2" x 4-5/8", framed in gilt period frames under rolled glass overall approx. 6-1/2" x 5-5/8". The man's portrait is unsigned, and the woman's portrait is signed "Margaret Dymond" and dated 1845. Each has a vintage label on the back from Scott, Heydon, & Co., London.
• A hand coloured print in support of
  A hand coloured print in support of John Wilkes imprisoned for libelling Parliament dated 1768 together with 19th c. prints titled ''Un Tournoi'' and '' Un Melee''.
• 1790 engraving of British religious
  1790 engraving of British religious leaders/theologians; James Hamilton, Methodist founder John Wesley, and Joseph Cotes walk arm in arm on the streets of Edinburgh; the work of artist John Kay. 8" x 5 1/2". Overall staining.
• British School (Third Quarter
  British School (Third Quarter 18th Century) "Landscape Views of Historic Castles", suite of four hand-colored engravings, sight 8-1/2" x 15-1/2", by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck. Glazed, matted and framed en suite.
• 1766 LONDON CHRONICLE
  1766 LONDON CHRONICLE NEWSPAPERFascinating early example. Dated April 24, 1766. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• 1675 AMERICAN COLONIAL LAND
  1675 AMERICAN COLONIAL LAND GRANTDated 55 years after the Pilgrims landed. Handwritten, listing many early Pre Revolutionary War 17th C. Connecticut settlers. Document has been reinforced with two Connecticut Civil War Bonds, somewhat visible through the back of the document. Appr ox. 12-1/4" L x 15-3/8" H. Overall discoloration, tears, ECT. See images for more details on condition. This item can be shipped in-house.
• Mark Catesby (British, 1679-1749)
  Mark Catesby (British, 1679-1749) Two hand-colored engravings from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands, London, late 18th/early 19th century edition: Pagurus Maculatus, Cancer Chelis Crassissimis, Plate 36, laid on paper with Strasbourg lily watermark, 14-1/8 x 10-1/4 in., gilt wood frame; Cancer Chelis Rubris, Plate 37, laid on paper with "J Whatman" watermark, 10-1/4 x 14 in., stained wood frame,
• Prints; Two 17th. c. Italian
  Prints; Two 17th. c. Italian botanical hand coloured four botanical published 1792 and 1810 by Dr. Woodville and four ornithological by Gould and Richter.
• 1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
  1787 WOOLLETT ENGRAVING PRINT
• English School, circa 1840/View
  English School, circa 1840/View of Somerset House and the Thames/oil on canvas, 75.5cm x 107cm
• Portrait attributed to John Hayter,
  Portrait attributed to John Hayter, portrait of a mulatto boy, inscribed faintly in ink verso "William Thomas Park…1833", partially covered by labels, pencil inscription also adds "aged 4 years, April 3rd 1833", attributed to John Hayter (British, 1800-1891), old label verso in script "Boy By Hayter 84-86", 9-7/8 x 8 in.; gilt wood and composition frame. Craquelure; frame with losses to composition.
• Mark Catesby (British, 1682-1749)
  Mark Catesby (British, 1682-1749) The Pigeon Hawk, from The Natural History of Carolina, Georgia, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1754 edition, hand-colored etching on laid paper with "IHS Ivillidary" watermark, 10 x 13-7/8 in. (plate),
• Thomas Birch, portraits, 1743:
  Thomas Birch, portraits, 1743: The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain Engraven by Mr. Houbraken, and Mr. Vertue. With Their Lives and Characters, printed for John and Paul Knapton, London, 1743, first edition, Volume I, title page with engraving "By Mr. Gravelot who invented the Ornaments for the Heads.", 160 pp., 79 engraved copper plates (complete), Geoffrey Chaucer, John Milton, William Shakespeare, John Dryden, Francis Bacon, Isaac Newton, Sir Walter Raleigh, many others, each with biographical sketch, red morocco with fine gilt devices, spine with six raised bands with gilt lettering, inscribed on front end paper "This set is for my sugar pie...Walter Barnwell, with his love, May 1957", 160 pp., 22 x 15-3/4 in. Interior generally bright and clean, scattered light foxing and edge toning, lower right corner bumped with creased pages.
• Portrait, attributed to Gilbert
  Portrait, attributed to Gilbert Stuart (Massachusetts, 1755-1828), half portrait of a British soldier, unsigned, oil on canvas, canvas stencil verso "Prepared by Robe-Miller/…London", serial number on stretcher "A6599", 26 x 21 in. Original stretcher, three patches verso, crackle, small hole with paint loss at rose, retouch beside left eye, possibly at bottom, some in background, 1 in. tear bottom middle. Estate of the late Judge John Emery Parks, Honolulu, Hawaii.
• PAIR OF ENGLISH OIL ON CANVAS
  PAIR OF ENGLISH OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAITSPair of oil on canvas portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Craston , the gentleman dated 1774 , 29 1/2" x 24".
• British School (18th Century)
  British School (18th Century) "This Print of the Celebrated Victory Obtained by the British Fleet Under the Command of Earl Howe Over the French Fleet on the Glorious First of June, 1794", hand-colored engraving, sight 18" x 23", engraved by Daniel Orme (British, 1766-1832), "Historical Engraver to his Majesty and his R. H. the Prince of Wales"; together with After Arthur William Devis (British, 1763-1822), hand-colored engraving depicting "The Death of Horatio Viscount Baron Nelson of the Nile", sight 18" x 23", engraved by William Bromley. Both examples glazed, matted and framed en suite (two pieces).
• Mark Catesby engraving (British,
  Mark Catesby engraving (British, 1679-1744), "The Pigeon Hawk" from [The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands], third edition, reprint from the 1771 edition, watermark "J. Ruse 1880", hand-colored engraving on wove paper, unframed, plate 10-1/16 x 13-15/16 in., page 14-1/4 x 20-1/4 in. Toning, stains, 3/8 in. tear right edge, text bleed.
• NEWS OF AMERICAN UNREST IN THE
  NEWS OF AMERICAN UNREST IN THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE WITH SUPPLEMENT (London, 1774), considerable space is given to an "Account of the Rise of Ill-Humour in America," which describes meetings being held throughout the colonies regarding taxes, loyalties, and tea. A Rhode Island paper goes so far as to encourage the colonies to unite against the British with the slogan "Join or Die!" The "Supplement to the Gentleman's Magazine: for the Year 1774" reviews Edmund Burke's speech in Parliament regarding American taxation and outlines the proceedings of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
• English School circa 1840PONY AND
  English School circa 1840PONY AND GUN DOGSoil on canvas 34cm x 44cm (13.5" x 17.25")
• U.S. 1778 privateer license,
  U.S. 1778 privateer license, partially printed document headed "Congress. The Delegates of the United States…", licensing William McFadden, Commander of the Sloop Mars, belonging to John Maxwell Nesbitt and Co., "to fit out and set forth the said Sloop in a warlike manner…by Force of Arms, to attack, subdue and take all ships…carrying Soldiers, Arms, Gunpowder, Provisions…to any of the British Armies or Ships of War employed against these United States…Philadelphia, August 4, 1778", signed in brown ink, "Henry Laurens" as President, "Chas Thomson" as Secretary, and "T[imothy] Matlack, Secy of the Council of Pennsa", 8-3/4 x 13 in. Separated into four sections vertically at folds, rejoined with paper tape on verso, folds through "n" of "Laurens" and "Matlack", minor holes, edge chips and losses, marginal dampstains, toning. Descended in the family Lewis Tawes Matlack (later Birkhead), a descendant of Timothy Matlack, the engrosser who hand lettered the Declaration of Independence.
• A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV PAINTED
  A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV PAINTED SILHOUETTES Dated 1835; standing gentleman and lady with extensive bronzing, 5 1/2 x 9 in., in period ebonized and gilt wood frames.
• late 17th Century English
  late 17th Century English SchoolPortrait of a Gentlemanwearing a lace jacket and a gold coloured coatoil on canvas 71.5cm x 56cm (28" x 22")
• After J. C. Schetky and R. Paton
  After J. C. Schetky and R. Paton (British, 18th and 19th century) Five maritime war scenes: four by J. C. Schetky (1778-1874), published by Smith, Elder & Co., Cornhill, for Captain R. H. King, R.N. to "Captain Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, Bart and K.C.B.", "…This representation of H.M.S. Shannon leading her prize the American Frigate Chesapeake into Halifax Harbour…", No. 4, "…This Representation of the American Frigate Chesapeake…", No. 2, lined with paper with substantial areas of retouch and loss at left and various points at right; "…This Representation of H.M.S. Shannon carrying by boarding the American Frigate Chesapeake, after a Cannonade of Five Minutes…1813", No. 3; "…This representation of H.M.S. Shannon, commencing the Battle with the American Frigate Chesapeake on the 1st June 1813", No. 1, tears into image, approximately 14-3/4 x 18-1/8 in.; with "The Memorable Engagement of Capt. Pearson of the Serapis, with Paul Jones of the Bon Homme Richard and his squadron, Sept.23.1779", after Richard Paton (1717-1791), published by John Boydell, London, 1781, hand-colored engraving, 17-3/8 x 22-3/4 in. (image); matching black lacquer and gilt wood frames,
• English School, circa 1750/Near
  English School, circa 1750/Near Chelsea Bridge/pen and ink, 9cm x 11cm
• Four 17th and 18th century European
  Four 17th and 18th century European engravings (Schley, Moncornet, Berger, and Merian); Jakobus van der Schley (Dutch, 1715-1779), the cuckold suitor; Baltazar Moncornet (French, 1600-1668), country landscape with figures leading cattle and goats; Daniel Berger (German, 1744-1824), mystical lamp with Hebrew script above; Matthaus Merian (Swiss, 17th century), rustic scene with gent chopping wood. Largest: 4 1/2" x 6 1/4". Light glue discoloration to two.
• Sydenham Teast Edwards (British,
  Sydenham Teast Edwards (British, 1768-1819) "Botanicals", suite of eight hand-colored engravings, sight 16" x 11", London, 1822. Glazed, French matted and presented in carved giltwood frames.
• English School - Pair of coloured
  English School - Pair of coloured silhouettes of a young man and lady in late 18th Century dress each 3.75ins x 2.75ins in mahogany frames and glazed and five other silhouettes various
• Birch Thomas The Heads of
  Birch Thomas The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain engraved by Haubraken an Vertue pub. London 1813. ?
• (ORNITHOLOGY ENGLISH) CATESBY
  (ORNITHOLOGY ENGLISH) CATESBY MARC after L'Hirondelle d'Amerique. Hand-colored engraving from the German edition of Catesby's Natural History of South Carolina and the Bahama Islands. Nuremburg: Johann Seligmann (1749-1776). Matted. 10 1/8 x 17 inches.
• Four mirror botanical engravings
  Four mirror botanical engravings 17th Century style 66cm x 57cm (26" x 22.5")
• English School, early 17th
  English School, early 17th Century/Portrait of Anne Shirley, Widow of John Brooke/three-quarter length, wearing a black dress and holding a book in one hand, the other resting on a chair/inscribed 'ANO DNI 1603 AETATs 47' and with a coat-of-arms upper left/oil on panel, 111cm x 88cm/Note: Anne Shirley (1554-1608) was the daughter of Francis Shirley of Staunton Harold, Leicestershire (1515-1571) and Dorothy Gifford and wife of John Brooke (died 1598) of Madeley Court, Shropshire. John's father, S