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• PENNSYLVANIA WATERCOLOR REWARD OF MERITPennsylvania
  PENNSYLVANIA WATERCOLOR REWARD OF MERITPennsylvania watercolor reward of merit, early to mid 19th c. , of a giraffe, 3" x 2", frame - 4 3/4" x 4". Provenance: Horst Auction, Dr. Earl F. and Ada F. Robacker collection, July 1989, lot 764; A Pennsylvania collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Light toning and stains, contemporary frame, Not examined out of frame.
• TWO PENNSYLVANIA WROUGHT IRON HEART
  TWO PENNSYLVANIA WROUGHT IRON HEART TRIVETSTwo Pennsylvania wrought iron heart trivets, 19th c. , one with repeating stamped pineapple decoration and a diminutive spear point terminal, 6 1/2" l., the other with diminutive heart feet, 5 3/4" l. Provenance: heart feet - Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker collection, May 27, 1989, lot 999; other - Christie's, The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. George W. Scott Jr., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, June 10, 1994, lot 239. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• PUNCHED TIN LANTERN, 19TH C.Punched
  PUNCHED TIN LANTERN, 19TH C.Punched tin lantern, 19th c. , with pinwheel design, 13" h. Provenance: Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker collection, May 27, 1989, lot 608. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: 13" h. (including top ring). Cleated bottom. Good condition with expected wear consistent with age and use.
• THREE PENNSYLVANIA REDWARE PLATES, 19TH
  THREE PENNSYLVANIA REDWARE PLATES, 19TH C.Three Pennsylvania redware plates, 19th c. , with yellow slip decoration, largest - 7 1/4" dia. Provenance: smallest - Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker collection, June 23, 1989, lot 234. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Smallest with rim chips.
• NEW ENGLAND PAINTED PINE SLIDE LID BOX,
  NEW ENGLAND PAINTED PINE SLIDE LID BOX, 19TH C.New England painted pine slide lid box, 19th c. , retaining its original polychrome floral decoration on a black ground, 4 3/4" h., 10 1/4" w., 6 1/4" d. Provenance: Sotheby's, Earl & Ada Robacker Collection, January 27, 1989, lot 1003. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition with expected wear consistent with age and use.
• PENNSYLVANIA PAINTED CEDAR DOME LID
  PENNSYLVANIA PAINTED CEDAR DOME LID DRESSER BOXLancaster County, Pennsylvania painted cedar dome lid dresser box, 19th c. , with tulip decoration on red/brown ground, 4 1/4" h., 8 1/2" w., 6" d. A closely related example is illustrated and discussed in Beatrice B. Garvin, The Pennsylvania German Collection , page 13, figure 16. Provenance: Sotheby's, Earl & Ada Robacker Collection, January 27, 1989, lot 1018. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition with minor wear. Lacking hasp catch. Hinges work well.
• FIVE PIECES OF PENNSYLVANIA REDWARE,
  FIVE PIECES OF PENNSYLVANIA REDWARE, 19TH C.Five pieces of Pennsylvania redware, 19th c. , to include a Louis Tomlinson flowerpot, a Schofield pitcher, a covered pitcher, etc., tallest - 5 1/4". Provenance: covered pitcher - Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker Collection, May 27, 1989, lot 250; Scofield pitcher - Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker collection, July 21, 1989, lot 178. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Generally good condition. Pitcher and flowerpot with rim flaking. Mug with chip and short hairline. Lidded pitcher with a couple old chips.
• THREE PENNSYLVANIA REDWARE PLATES, 19TH
  THREE PENNSYLVANIA REDWARE PLATES, 19TH C.Three Pennsylvania redware plates, 19th c. , with yellow slip decoration, 8 7/8" dia. Provenance: Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker Collection, June 23, 1989, lot 271; July 21, 1989, lot 181. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Rim chips. One with hairline.
• TWO PAINTED DRESSER BOXES, 19TH C.Two
  TWO PAINTED DRESSER BOXES, 19TH C.Two painted dresser boxes, 19th c. , the dome lid with floral decoration inscribed under the lid Sarah Rohrback February 26th, 1840 , 3" h., 6" w., the other a floral decorated band box, 3 1/4" h., 7" w. Provenance: dome top - Buttonwood Hollow Antiques, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, September 5, 1970; band box - Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker collection, June 24, 1989, lot 933; Christie's, The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. George W. Scott Jr., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1994, lot 544. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Smaller lacking side lid appliqu‚s.
• PENNSYLVANIA PAINTED POPLAR JELLY CUPBOARDPennsylvania
  PENNSYLVANIA PAINTED POPLAR JELLY CUPBOARDPennsylvania painted poplar jelly cupboard, 19th c. , retaining its original swirl decoration, 38" h., 36" w. Provenance: Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker Collection, May 27, 1989, lot 816. NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: Top - 16 5/8" d. Good condition with expected wear. Pulls replaced.
• TWO PENNSYLVANIA WROUGHT IRON FLESH
  TWO PENNSYLVANIA WROUGHT IRON FLESH FORKS, 19TH C.Two Pennsylvania wrought iron flesh forks, 19th c. , with heart motif, together with a pinwheel spatula, 19 1/4" l. Provenance: pierced heart - Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker collection, June 23, 1989, lot 536; other fork - Sotheby's, Important Americana, The Collection of Mr. And Mrs. James O. Keene, January 1997, lot 52. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• PENNSYLVANIA WROUGHT IRON SPATULA WITH
  PENNSYLVANIA WROUGHT IRON SPATULA WITH BRASS INLAYPennsylvania wrought iron spatula with brass inlay , inscribed BH 1821 , 16 1/4" l. Provenance: Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker collection, May 27, 1989, lot 1000. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• BERKS COUNTY PAINTED BENTWOOD BUCHER
  BERKS COUNTY PAINTED BENTWOOD BUCHER BOX, 19TH C.Berks County, Pennsylvania painted bentwood Bucher box, 19th c. , with floral decoration on a black ground, 5" h., 12 1/2" w., 8 1/4" d. Provenance: Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker Collection, May 27, 1989, lot 884. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Split running around lid rim.
• TWO PENNSYLVANIA REDWARE PLATES, 19TH
  TWO PENNSYLVANIA REDWARE PLATES, 19TH C.Two Pennsylvania redware plates, 19th c. , with yellow slip and manganese sponge decoration, 7 3/4" dia. and 9 3/4" dia. Provenance: Horst Auction, Earl & Ada Robacker Collection, June 24, 1989, lot 364 and July 22, 1989, lot 280. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Lg-hairline and a large rim chip. Smallest -hairline.
• GROUP OF WWII GERMAN MEDALS Germany,C.
  GROUP OF WWII GERMAN MEDALS Germany,C. 1943-44A silver tank destruction badge with a magnetic tank or badge backer, and a field gray cloth backing, with issue document to Oberfeldwebel Peter Ambacher; a Panzerknacker pamphlet with a tank destruction badge on the reverse; a close combat badge with oak leaves crossed grenades, and an eagle with swastika, a black backing behind the grenades with "7/11/43/E Gratsch" scratched onto it; with the award paperwork for SS Sturmscharfuhrer Ernst Gratsch; and a general assault badge with original paper wrapper and box with maker marking on the back.
• (42) TEXANA RELATED BOOKS & PAMPHLETS(lot
  (42) TEXANA RELATED BOOKS & PAMPHLETS(lot of 42) Texana books: (2 vol) "The King Ranch," Tom Lea, with slip case: (1) "The Republic of Texas," Wharton, 1922; (1) "The Cactus, 1922," UT Annual; (1) "Pioneer Women Teachers of Texas;" (1) "A Pictorial History of Texas," Gambrell, 1960; (1) "Buck Schiewetz' Texas;" (1) "Karankaway Country," Bedichek; (1) "Galveston: A History," McComb; (1) "Houston: A History," McComb; (1) "Galveston," Miller; (1) "The Katy Railroad and the Last Frontier," Masterson; (1) "A Texan at Bay," Crume; (1) "Geography of Texas," Smith & Walker; (1) "Workers and Wealth of Texas," Stigler & Tardy; (1) "A History of Texas Revised," Pennybacker; (1) "The Lusty Texans of Dallas," Rogers; (1) "A Century of Class," Rumbley; (1) "Diaper Days of Dallas," Dealey; (1) "Destiny in Dallas;" paperbacks: (1) "Destiny in Dallas," Denson; (1) "Texas Sketchbook," Fields; (1) "Tell Me About Texas;" (1) "Bob's Reader, Galveston Island, Texas;" (1) "The Story of Football at The University of Texas, 1893-1951;" (1) "How to Speak Southern," Mitchell; (1) "The Illustrated Texas Dictionary of the English Language," Everhart; (1) "A History of the French Legation of Texas," Hafertepe; (1) "We Said it with Flowers," Lewis; (1) "The Walden Home in the Valley;" (2) "Real Texans Don't Drink Scotch in their Dr. Pepper," Walraven; (1) "My Home is Austin, Texas," Love; (1) "Remember the Alamo!," Moffitt; (2) "Biennial Report, Texas State Library, 1964-1966;" (1) "The University of Texas Record, 1902;" (1) "The University of Texas Bulletin, November 1, 1930;" (1) "Bulletin of The University of Texas, July 8, 1912;" (1) "University of Texas, First Session-1883-84," reprint; (2) "Handbook of Sororities, University of Texas," the two covering 1945-1949; largest: approx 9"h, 11.75"w, 37.5lbs total
• 3 FOLK ART CHRISTMAS WATERCOLORSca.
  3 FOLK ART CHRISTMAS WATERCOLORSca. late 20th century; matched pair by unknown artist watercolor and scherenschnitte paintings in pine frame: one Santa with pack "Merry Christmas" and other Mrs. Claus with wreath "Happy New Years", each with faux aging accent, unsigned, 10 1/4"x 12 1/4" each, Condition: glued to backer board mount, no damage; Santa with reindeer and sleigh watercolor signed "G.B. French" (Garnett B. French) framed in red and black painted bead molded frame, 13"x 11", Condition: good, no damage
• ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB BACKER (1608-1651):
  ATTRIBUTED TO JACOB BACKER (1608-1651): STUDY OF A SEATED WOMANChalk on paper, inscribed with initials 'JB' lower left. 11 1/2 x 9 in., 19 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (frame). Condition Sheet backed with paper. A small hole at center. Scattered foxmarks and some pale staining. Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• A MEISSEN BUTTER TUB AND FLAT COVER
  A MEISSEN BUTTER TUB AND FLAT COVER circa 1738-40, painted in the Kakiemon palette and gilt with two cranes, trellis-work and loose flowering branches, with blue crossed swords to interior base, 12cm diameter Provenance: Collection H.E. Backer. Exhibited: Porcelain for Palaces no. 300. “The Dragon and the Quail” 2000, no. 67.
• Charles Schneider. Olives coupe. c.
  Charles Schneider. Olives coupe. c. 1925, wheel-carved and acid-etched glass. 6? h × 9½ w × 8 d in. result: $328. estimate: $300–500. Incised signature to lower edge 'Schneider'. Incised retailer's mark to underside 'De Backer'. Provenance: Michael John at Succession, Richmond, London | Acquired from the previous in 1997 by the present owner, Private Collection, Michigan
• ROYAL DOULTON PRESENTATION JUG, SIR
  ROYAL DOULTON PRESENTATION JUG, SIR FRANCIS DRAKELimited edition 1 of 500 from the Doulton Museum. Features figures in relief. The jug with it rope handle complete with ships lantern records two of these events: Drake with the Queen and other backers before the Golden Hind , and playing bowls on Plymouth Hoe while awaiting the Armada. An ornate drum is also shown there is a legend that when England is threatened Drake can be recalled by beating this drum, and under the lip is part of Drakes Drum by Sir Henry Newbolt: Take my drum to England, hang it by the shore. Strike it when your powder s runnin low . Issued: 1933 Dimensions: 10"H Edition Number: 1 Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Provenance: David Bearman Collection
• ROYAL DOULTON SIR FRANCIS DRAKE PRESENTATION
  ROYAL DOULTON SIR FRANCIS DRAKE PRESENTATION PITCHER JU...Introduced in 1933, its a rare variation using unusual coloring - a variation of the original. Jug depicts Sir Francis Drake on one side and the a group reading a scroll with the queen on the other. It also has a very detailed handle using a lantern, the ships anchor and twisted rope. Royal Doulton back stamp. Sir Francis Drake is undoubtedly the most famous of those Elizabethans who, through their seamanship and courage, made England a great sea power. In I577 he led an expedition around the world, his backers including Queen Elizabeth I, the Earl of Leicester, Hatton, Walsingham, Hawkins and the two Wynters. He returned in the Golden Hind with a hold full of treasure and was knighted on the ships deck. According to tradition he insisted on finishing his game of bowls when the Armada was sighted, saying There is plenty of time to win this game and thrash the Spaniards too. The jug with it rope handle complete with ships lantern records two of these events: Drake with the Queen and other backers before the Golden Hind, and playing bowls on Plymouth Hoe while awaiting the Armada. An ornate drum is also shown there is a legend that when England is threatened Drake can be recalled by beating this drum, and under the lip is part of Drakes Drum by Sir Henry Newbolt: Take my drum to England, hang it by the shore. Strike it when your powders runnin low. It continues If the Dons sight Deven, Ill quit the port 0 heaven An drum them up the Channel as we drummed them long ago. Dimensions: 10"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Provenance: David Bearman Collection
• ROYAL DOULTON SIR FRANCIS DRAKE JUGLimited
  ROYAL DOULTON SIR FRANCIS DRAKE JUGLimited Edition 351 of 500. The jug portraits with it rope handle complete with ship's lantern records two of these events: Drake with the Queen and other backers before the “Golden Hind”, and playing bowls on Plymouth Hoe while awaiting the Armada. Royal Doulton backstamp. Beautiful relief with brown, green, yellow, red and blue coloration. Artist: Cecil J. Noke and Harry Fenton Issued: 1933 Dimensions: 10.5"H Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England Condition: Light white marking on the base of jar.
• COLLIER'S MAGAZINE COVER, NOVEMBER 1937
  COLLIER'S MAGAZINE COVER, NOVEMBER 1937 WITH MICKEY MOU...On November 6, 1937, the three Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy appeared on the front cover of Colliers Magazine. Mickey, Donald, and Goofy were the illustration for the article “Why Your Car is Safe” by Captain Eddie V. Rickenbacker. Dimensions: 11"L x 13.5"H Country of Origin: USA Condition: Age related wear.
• ALEXANDER BACKER CHALKWARE FIGURAL CENTERPIECEDESCRIPTION:
  ALEXANDER BACKER CHALKWARE FIGURAL CENTERPIECEDESCRIPTION: An Alexander Backer figural centerpiece composed of chalkware, depicts a Greco-Roman scene with a young maiden and putti angels. Stamped along the inner bowl "Alexander Backer". CIRCA: 20th cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• CHINESE SCROLL OF A LANDSCAPEChinese
  CHINESE SCROLL OF A LANDSCAPEChinese Scroll of a Landscape. Size: 30.75" x 16", 78 x 41 cm (sheet); 56" x 20.5", 142 x 52 cm (backer). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• CHINESE SCROLL OF A MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPEChinese
  CHINESE SCROLL OF A MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPEChinese Scroll of a Mountain Landscape. Size: 33" x 17", 84 x 43 cm (sheet); 62" x 22.5", 157 x 57 cm (backer). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• CONTINENTAL MINIATURE CARVED WALNUT
  CONTINENTAL MINIATURE CARVED WALNUT COFFERwith foliate carving and turned corner stiles on bun feet. Paper in French in interior stating "This chest belongs to Mr. Planchon, floor backer, wig maker who lent me on Jan. 12, 1774 to whom I promised to return at the end of my loan made at Avignon."Age cracks, wear, stains, insect damage, rust, losses, repairs. 10 1/2" high, 17 1/4" wide, 8 1/2"deep. Provenance: Property of a Connecticut Estate. Condition: Any condition information included in our lot descriptions is not the equivalent of a written condition statement, and the absence of condition information does not imply that the lot is free of defects. Our auction lot descriptions reflect our effort to provide accurate, objective and fair information on all lots for sale, and we encourage bidders to request written condition statements and large file images on any lots of interest by emailing condition@woodburyauction.com. We also strongly advise that you or someone on your behalf inspect the lot personally before bidding. All lots are sold "as is" and "where is" and neither we nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property. There are no returns and no refunds based on condition
• CHINESE EMBROIDERY-DRAGON CHASING PEARLworked
  CHINESE EMBROIDERY-DRAGON CHASING PEARLworked on a brilliant red ground fabric, with elaborate gold thread, mounted on backer and in a gilt frame under glass. Frame size 27 1/2" high, 51" wide. Not examined out of frame. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• RICKENBACKER 4003 ELECTRIC BASS GUITARRickenbacker
  RICKENBACKER 4003 ELECTRIC BASS GUITARRickenbacker 4003 Electric Bass Guitar, in blue with mother of pearl inlay fingerboard, having tweed hard case, marked QJ4318, length 45 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• RARE ENGRAVED GLASS PRESENTATION TUMBLER,
  RARE ENGRAVED GLASS PRESENTATION TUMBLER, ATTRIBUTED TO...Frederick County, Maryland, New Bremen Glassmanufactory of John Frederick Amelung, circa 1788-1792, blown colorless non-lead glass, tapered cylindrical form, thick base with pontil mark, wheel engraved to one side "Washington" within laurel leaves and floral spray at base and top, 5 x 4 in. An Important Amelung Discovery It is a rare event when an unrecorded glass made at the New Bremen Glassmanufactory of John Frederick Amelung is discovered. Not only that, but it is a glass bearing the most famous American name of the 18th century: “Washington.” [Please note: my remarks, following, are based entirely on studying photographs of the tumbler. I have not seen it in person. However, there are no details that I can see that would suggest that it is not authentically of Amelung manufacture.] John Frederick Amelung John Frederick Amelung (1741-1798), the second son of farming parents, managed a farm near Bremen in Germany, but when his brother, Anton, leased the Duke of Brunswick’s mirror manufactory in Grünenplan near Hannover in Germany in 1773, he joined him as technical director. (When, where, and how he received that training is unknown.) He remained there until 1784 when, undoubtedly responding to the call for new domestic manufacturing in America following the end of the Revolutionary War, he emigrated to Baltimore, Maryland, with a large crew of workmen including glassblowers from Bohemia, Thuringia, and other parts of Germany, along with equipment for “three different Glass Ovens.” In all, 69 people made the voyage to Baltimore. He arrived with several letters of introduction from notable Americans, including Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. He quickly acquired an existing glass factory and land near Frederick, Maryland, and by 1785 had agents selling his glass in New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. By 1795, he had operated four glasshouses and was supporting a community of between 400 and 500 people living in the manufacturing and residential complex he named “New Bremen” (after the German city of the backers who had helped finance the operation). Amelung advertised in 1789 that he made “all Kinds of Flint-Glass, such as Decanters, and Wine Glasses, and Tumblers of all Sizes and any other Sort of Table Glass. – He also cuts Devices, Cyphers, Coats of Arms, or any other Fancy Figures on Glass….” He demonstrated his accomplishment at least a year earlier, when he sent an engraved covered goblet to his backers in Bremen, presumably to prove his claims. It bears the coat of arms of Bremen and is inscribed “Old Bremen Success and the New Progress” and “New Bremen Glassmanufactory. 1788 / North America State of Maryland.” [Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, acc. no. 28.52 A,B)] This was followed by many more engraved goblets and tumblers made for influential politicians, merchants, a glass manufacturer, and family members. Undoubtedly the most prominent of these presentations was a pair of goblets “exhibiting the General’s coat of arms, &c.” which he presented to George Washington at Mount Vernon in 1789. (Unfortunately, these goblets apparently have not survived.) Facing severe financial pressures, he sought governmental assistance as early as 1787. One of the glasshouses burned in 1790, and he sought further aid from the Federal government. By then he is said to have invested some £20,000. His plea for funding was denied, but he continued to make presentation goblets, including one for Pennsylvania Governor General Thomas Mifflin in 1791 and a tumbler bearing the coat of arms of the United States in 1792. His debts increased, and he mortgaged his property in 1794, when he suffered a stroke. His son and a partner tried to maintain the operation, but in March 1795 the factory was advertised for sale, and in 1796 the managing partners were insolvent. Amelung died on November 21, 1798. The Washington Tumbler To date, there are six known engraved tumblers and goblets bearing the name of the New Bremen Glassmanufactory and dated between 1788 and 1792 – the most elaborate and the only known signed examples of American glass dating from the 18th century. In addition, there are three known pieces engraved for Amelung family members. In addition, there are some 40 or 50 engraved pieces that are firmly attributed to the factory. These examples firmly establish the vessel forms and styles of engraving that are Amelung hallmarks. The “Washington” tumbler is consistent within the parameters established by this corpus of documented and attributed Amelung glass. Its style of lettering, called “Round Hand” in the 18th century, is consistent with other examples. The form of the “g” is essentially identical to that on the “C. Amelung / Metha Repold” goblet which is dated 1792. The style of the other letters is also consistent with other pieces. The “wreath” surrounding the name is also a decorative device found frequently on Amelung glass. It is essentially identical to that on twelve other pieces. Especially closely related are two tumblers, one inscribed “Liberty” (Corning Museum of Glass, 79.4.333, gift of Jerome Strauss); the other inscribed “Federal” (Bayou Bend, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, B.99.2020). The wreaths on those tumblers are interrupted by stylized four-petal flowers. Those tumblers have four flowers each on the wreath, whereas the “Washington” tumbler has two. The “antenna-like” curls above the flowers on the “Washington tumbler” are also different (and are, apparently unique on this tumbler). The immediate inclination, upon seeing the name “Washington” on the tumbler, is to associate it with the pair of goblets known to have been presented to him in 1789. But if it was inscribed for him, it would be unique among all the known surviving Amelung glasses bearing personal names, ALL of which have either first names or initials. There are none that simply have a surname. This casts serious doubt on associating it directly with ownership by the former President. So, what other possibility might there be? When the “Liberty” and “Federal” tumblers were discussed in the 1990 book by Lanmon and Palmer (pages 94-97 / see References), the inscriptions were interpreted as celebratory of the ratification of the Constitution in 1788, but there is another possible interpretation of the three glasses. They may have been made as gifts to Masonic lodges bearing those names. Larry Jessen, an Amelung glass scholar, has been researching that possibility. He has found that a Federal Lodge was charted in 1793 in the District of Columbia, and a Washington Lodge was in Baltimore at least by 1794. This, to me, is a more likely association. Like the signed presentation goblets and tumblers, these three tumblers would likely have been meant as potent advertising to influential Masonic members. Finally, the form of the “Washington” tumbler – very thick base with rough pontil mark, straight sides, and slightly grayish tint to the glass – is consistent with all the other known Amelung pieces. In size, it is slightly smaller than the “Liberty” and “Federal” tumblers (5 inches vs. approximately 6 inches in height), but it is the same size as the smaller “WAG” tumbler (The National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, CE.76.108). Furthermore, the wear found on the bottom and on the upper rim is consistent with what is expected and does not appear to have been “induced." Conclusion I have no qualm attributing the “Washington” tumbler to the New Bremen Glassmanufactory of John Frederick Amelung. I hope it finds a good home where it will be appreciated – and, hopefully, publicly exhibited! -Dwight P. Lanmon Former Director, The Corning Museum of Glass Director Emeritus, Winterthur Museum Co-author (with Arlene Palmer) of “John Frederick Amelung and the New Bremen Glassmanufactory,” References: Lanmon, Dwight P., and Arlene Palmer, “John Frederick Amelung and the New Bremen Glassmanufactory,” in John Frederick Amelung, Early American Glassmaker . Corning: The Corning Museum of Glass Press, and London and Toronto: Associated University Presses, 1990, pp. 11-144. Lanmon, Dwight P., and Arlene Palmer, “John Frederick Amelung and the New Bremen Glassmanufactory,” Journal of Glass Studies (XVIII, 1976), pp. 14-136. Palmer, Arlene, Glass in Early America . Winterthur, DE: Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, 1993, pp. 10, 70-71, 94-98, 198-199, 261, 365. For two closely related examples, see: Lanmon and Palmer, "John Frederick Amelung and the New Bremen Glassmanufactory," in John Frederick Amelung, Early American Glassmaker . Corning: The Corning Museum of Glass Press, and London and Toronto: Associated University Presses, 1990, pp. 94-97. The "Liberty" tumbler (Corning Museum of Glass, 79.4.333) and the "Federal" tumbler (Bayou Bend, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, B.99.2020). Condition: anomalies (as made), scratching, air bubbles, wear to base, inclusions
• RETABLO SPANISH COLONIAL 19C PAINTINGRetableau,
  RETABLO SPANISH COLONIAL 19C PAINTINGRetableau, 19th century painting on metal, likely Mexican, depicting Mary and Joseph walking with Jesus. The Holy Spirit, taking the form of a dove, hovers over Jesus, as God the Father looks down from parted clouds. Panel measures about 8" x 6", mounted to old Electrograph backer board (circa 1870), framed out to 16" x 14" overall. Quite a bit of loss from flaking. See images for detail.
• JOHN UNGER, LARGE BOTTLECAP AND TILE
  JOHN UNGER, LARGE BOTTLECAP AND TILE MOSAIC John T. Unger (American, 20th/21st c.), "Atlas", 2004, vitreous glass tile, bottle caps, copper, hardibacker substrate over plywood, signed and dated on verso, 58"h x 36"w x 1.25"d
• [NETSUKE] A group of works about Japanese
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• BLANCHE (NETTIE BLANCHE) LAZZELL (MASSACHUSETTS/WEST
  BLANCHE (NETTIE BLANCHE) LAZZELL (MASSACHUSETTS/WEST VIRGINIA, 1878-1956), "THE TOWN HOME"., WHITE-LINE COLOR WOOD CUT, IMAGE SIZE 14” X 12.25”. FRAMED 25" X 22".BLANCHE (NETTIE BLANCHE) LAZZELL, Massachusetts/West Virginia, 1878-1956, "The Town Home". Signed in image lower left "BL". Titled in pencil lower left margin. Signed and dated lower right "Blanche Lazzell 1928". Inscribed verso "Wood block print ‘The Town Home' Blanch Lazzell Provincetown Mass. Oct. 5, 1928" and "226/6". Old exhibition label from John Backer as well. Dimensions: White-line color wood cut, image size 14" x 12.25". Framed 25" x 22".
• SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "PREPEAR TO
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