- JOSEPH ALEXANDER AMES PORTRAIT
JOSEPH ALEXANDER AMES PORTRAIT PAINTING OF A MAN Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire,1816-1872Finely executed portrait of a distinguished gentleman with full red beard and black suit standing with a cane. Ames was a famed portraitist hired to paint Pope Pius IX (1792-1878), a portrait later exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1850. His brother Nathan Ames (1826-1865) invented the first escalator.
- May Lydia Ames (American Cleveland
May Lydia Ames (American Cleveland School 1863-1943) Ohio Farm. Oil on board signed in the lower right corner framed in a bronze tone frame overall 16" x 29-1/2".
- MAY AMES (AMERICAN, 1863-1943)
MAY AMES (AMERICAN, 1863-1943) 20" x 16" Portrait of a man, 1901. Oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right corner, in decorative frame with linen mat, overall 28" x 24".
- [Civil War - CDV] Civil War Photographs
[Civil War - CDV] Civil War Photographs of Harlow Ames New York 23rd Infantry DOD Lot of 2 including CDV of Harlow Ames in uniform plus a hand-colored enlargement of Ames on verso oof a civilian cabinet card with ink identification below image Harlow Ames died in the South in 1860 War. Harlow Ames mustered into Co. D 23rd New York Infantry on May 6 1861 and died of disease March 24 1863 at the regimental hospital. Condition: Slight fading of image.
- Jessie Thompson Ames, attributed
Jessie Thompson Ames, attributed (American, 1873-1945) garden terrace overlooking the sea oil on canvas signed "J.T. Ames" lower right, New York framing stamp verso Ames was born in New Brunswick, Canada and died in Bar Harbour, Maine. She exhibited at the 1933 American Watercolor Society in New York. 9" x 9 3/4"
- Jessie Thompson Ames, attributed
Jessie Thompson Ames, attributed (American, 1873-1945) Impressionist floral landscape oil on canvas signed "J.T. Ames" lower left Ames was born in New Brunswick, Canada and died in Bar Harbour, Maine. She exhibited at the 1933 American Watercolor Society in New York. 9 1/4" x 8 1/4"
- George Ames Aldrich painting (Indiana/Illinois,
George Ames Aldrich painting (Indiana/Illinois, 1872-1941), Normandy landscape with cottages and river, signed lower left "G. Ames Aldrich", oil on canvas, 30-1/4 x 36-1/8 in.; original early 20th century cushion style reverse molding frame. Original stretcher and tacking edge, 3 in. and 1/2 in. tears, flaking, cupping, cleavage, crackle, uneven varnish; frame with abrasions. Charles Teeter, Hagerstown, Indiana (inventor of the piston ring); Herman Teeter; by descent to consignor
- Joseph Ames (MA 1816-1872) Major
Joseph Ames (MA 1816-1872) Major Robert Andersonoil on canvas signed and dated ''Jos. Ames / 1861'' in lower right depicting Major Robert Anderson commander of Fort Sumter during the Confederate bombardment of April 12 1861. Anderson is seated with Fort Sumter in the background and wears red artillery shoulder boards. Presented in its original gilt and gesso frame.This historical painting was produced within months of the event which made Major Anderson a celebrity.SS 35.5 x 28.25 in.; DOA 48 x 41.5 in.The canvas is laid down to cardboard; repairs and in-painting to the head and the front of the major's frock coat.Ex. Skinner Auction 2524B Lot 832 November 7 2010.
- N. AMES; ALMANACK (BOSTON: 1734)
N. AMES; ALMANACK (BOSTON: 1734) Nathaniel Ames; AN ASTRONOMICAL DIARY, OR, AN ALMANACK, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, CHRIST, 1734 (Boston: 1734) 16mo, stitched, the fore-corners dog-eared.
- George Ames Aldrich (American 1872-1941)
George Ames Aldrich (American 1872-1941) Cottages along the River oil on canvas signed G. Ames Aldrich (lower left) 25 x 30 inches.
- May Lydia Ames (American Cleveland
May Lydia Ames (American Cleveland School 1863-1943) Trees and stream. Oil on board unsigned framed in a gilt frame overall 10-1/4" x 7-1/2". Acquired directly from the artist and handed down in the family.
- May Lydia Ames (American Cleveland
May Lydia Ames (American Cleveland School 1863-1943) "At The Cottage Door". Oil on board signed and dated 1924 in the lower left corner framed in a narrow gilt frame overall 8-3/4" x 10-5/8". Acquired directly from the artist and handed down in the family. Title written in pencil on the frame.
- MAY LYDIA AMES (AMERICAN, 1863-1943)
MAY LYDIA AMES (AMERICAN, 1863-1943) 12" x 18" Ohio Cottage, 1914. Oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, in a gilded frame with artist nameplate, overall 17 ½" x 24".
- May Lydia Ames (American 1863-1943)
May Lydia Ames (American 1863-1943) Woodland landscape. Oil on board signed and dated 1925 in the lower left corner apprx. 15" x 17-3/4" framed overall apprx. 20" x 22-1/2".
- George Ames Aldrich painting (Indiana/Illinois,
George Ames Aldrich painting (Indiana/Illinois, 1872-1941), "After the rain/Rysoord Holand [sic]", signed lower left "G. Ames Aldrich", oil on Masonite, inscription verso on paper "Mrs. Herman Teeter/Hagerstown Ind.", 30-1/2 x 36-1/2 in.; original carved and gilt wood Arts and Crafts frame. Bubbled surface with some flaking, grime; frame with abrasions. Charles Teeter, Hagerstown, Indiana (inventor of the piston ring); Herman Teeter; by descent to consignor
- Dated 1904
Dated 1904
- May Lydia Ames (American Cleveland
May Lydia Ames (American Cleveland School 1863-1943) Riverbed. Oil on board signed and dated 1938 at the lower left framed in a wide gilt frame overall 19-1/2" x 29-1/2".
- 1824 United Stat
1824 United Stat
- C. 1900 Imperial pneumatic manufactured
C. 1900 Imperial pneumatic manufactured by Ames & Frost Co. Chicago IL. Includes bell. Older restoration.
- THREE CIVIL WAR-RELATED ITEMS 1860STHREE
THREE CIVIL WAR-RELATED ITEMS 1860STHREE CIVIL WAR-RELATED ITEMS, 1860s, 1) Ames Mfg. Co. Model 1864 sword. No scabbard. Sword length 39". 2) Duval & Son lithographed service record for Capt. William Andrews of New Hampshire Company E, 1st regiment. Framed 22" x 18.5". 3) Honorable discharge document for Capt. Andrews of New Hampshire, dated 1867. Framed 19.5" x 21.5".
- AMOS DOOLITTLE UNITED STATES HISTORICAL
AMOS DOOLITTLE UNITED STATES HISTORICAL ENGRAVINGS United States,1754-1832Includes three Battle of Lexington hand tinted history engravings.
- May Lydia Ames (American 1863-1943)
May Lydia Ames (American 1863-1943) "Parthenon Acropolis Athens Greece". Oil on canvas signed in the lower right dated 1915 apprx. 18" x 24" framed in a gilt frame with a linen liner overall apprx. 24" x 29-3/4".
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- MAY LYDIA AMES (AMERICAN, 1863-1943)
MAY LYDIA AMES (AMERICAN, 1863-1943) board 4 ?" x 4 ?" "Gateway." Road to a town, oil on artist's board, monogrammed in the lower left corner, titled in graphite on the back; framed in gilt wood frame, overall 5 ?" x 5 ?". Old paper metallic label "Betty Brown Picture Framing 128 E. 4th St. Cincinnati" attached to the back.
- James Sharples, Sr. pastel (English/American,
James Sharples, Sr. pastel (English/American, 1751-1811, active in New York and Philadelphia 1793-1801), said to be portrait of Fisher Ames (1758-1808), pastel on paper, oval 9-5/8 x 7-3/4 in.; original late 18th/early 19th century carved and gilt wood oval frame. Lined with paper, 3/4 in. repaired tear at check to proper right ear with retouch (restoration by Patricia Morris, Santa Fe, New Mexico), other small tears and chipping at edges, some mild abrasion to coat.
- (VIEW) NEW YORK - AMES (21), FORT
(VIEW) NEW YORK - AMES (21), FORT PLAIN (72) AND MISCELLANEOUS (111): 204 POSTCARDS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY(VIEW) NEW YORK - AMES (21), FORT PLAIN (72) AND MISCELLANEOUS (111): 204 POSTCARDS, Early to Mid-20th Century, Includes: Ames (21), Fort Plain Streets (36), Buildings & other (36). Ames photo: Baptist Church (4 differing), Main St., Ames Union Free School, West Main St. and Mill Street. Fort Plain: 9 differing 1911 Street Fair views, "The Prize Winning Load, Trade Day....June 16, 1905", photos of Lower Main St., West Shore railroad depots, Brileys Mills, 1911 Opera House Hotel fire, and "The Old Stone Dam", many early street and building views and three Old Fort Plain Band cards. Other: Koehler of City Hall (NYC), Thousand Islands view, Chauncey Olcott's Residence (Saratoga Springs), Lagoon Island, farm scene near Jamestown and more.
- FOUR REVOLUTIONARY WAR HAND-COLORED
FOUR REVOLUTIONARY WAR HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS AFTER AMOS DOOLITTLE BOSTON, 1903 ON PAPER, 15" X 18.5" SIGHT. FRAMED 21" X 25".FOUR REVOLUTIONARY WAR HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS AFTER AMOS DOOLITTLE, Boston, 1903, Re-engraved by Sidney L. Smith and published in 1903 by Charles Goodspeed. Includes plates I-IV, titled "The Battle of Lexington ...", "A View of the Town of Concord", "The Engagement at the North Bridge in Concord" and "A View of the South Part of Lexington". Each numbered 60/75. Dimensions: On paper, 15" x 18.5" sight. Framed 21" x 25". Provenance: Property of a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson, the contents of the Brick House at Coolidge Point, Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts.
- 1945 WWII AMES ENTRENCHING TOOLDated
1945 WWII AMES ENTRENCHING TOOLDated 1945 (canvas case dated 1944). Good condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- Brass peace flask, shaking hands
Brass peace flask, shaking hands above shield with trophies of war and shield marked "U.S.", neck marked "NP Ames 1838", 9-1/4 in. Old unpolished patina, minor dents and corrosion. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
- *A 1946 U.S. Iowa Centennial Commemorative
*A 1946 U.S. Iowa Centennial Commemorative Silver Half Dollar.
- 1934
1934
- Currier & Ives (Nathaniel Currier
Currier & Ives (Nathaniel Currier 1813??"1888 and James Merritt Ives 1824??"1895) American Express Train. after F.F. Palmer colored lithograph dated 1864 19 3/4 x 29 inches visible.
- MAY LYDIA AMES (AMERICAN, 1863
MAY LYDIA AMES (AMERICAN, 1863 - 1 943) 15 ?" x 12" board "Shipping Station, North Ridge Road, Madison, O." Oil on board, titled on the back, signed lower left corner, framed in card gilt wood frame, overall 21 ?" x 17 ¾". Old paper "Kensington" label attached he'd on the back.
- ASA WESTON TWITCHELLAmerican 1820-1904Portrait
ASA WESTON TWITCHELLAmerican 1820-1904Portrait of a gentleman with glasses. Monogrammed and dated lower right A.W. Albany 1868''.Provenance: Private Collection Plymouth Massachusetts.Oil on canvas 30'' x 25''. Framed.''
- SIX BRASS POWDER FLASKS. One by
SIX BRASS POWDER FLASKS. One by Ames one by American Flask and Cap one marked ''J.S. Riley Patent '' and the others unmarked. All with repousse decoration. 7-8''l.
- Political cartoon published in
Political cartoon published in the "Davenport Democrat and Leader" newspaper, dated April 26, 1931, titled, "Selling Iowa?," depicting Senator Lester J. Dickinson (R-IA, 1931-1937), sight 19 3/4"h x 13 3/4"w
- 1861 Feusier / Bouclet chromolithograph
1861 Feusier / Bouclet chromolithograph showing ring of oval portraits of American presidents from George Washington to Abraham Lincoln showing clean-shaven Lincoln though he had grown a beard before taking office matted and framed behind glass not examined out of frame ss: 25'' h. x 20'' w.