- AN AUSTRIAN PRESENTATION ALBUMAn Austrian
AN AUSTRIAN PRESENTATION ALBUMAn Austrian gilt bronze and enamel leather and silk presentation albumcirca 1912Inscribed to interior Zum 40 Jahrigen Jubilaum gewidmet von der arbeiterschaft der Firma Ericsson Wein IV with signature
- SYMPHONION DISC MUSIC BOX, GERMAN, WALNUT
SYMPHONION DISC MUSIC BOX, GERMAN, WALNUT CASE, 15 DISCSSymphonion Disc Music Box, German, Walnut Case in original finish, 15 (9 1/2") discs, 9 1/4"t x 16"w x 12 1/4"d. Very good working condition.
- GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLER CSS
GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLER CSS WALL UNIT George Nelson for Herman Miller Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) Wall Unit, steel, aluminum, wood, circa 1960s. 72" H x 81" W. Provenance: From a Plainview, NY Estate. Keywords: Designer, American design, Mid-Century Modern, MCM, Furniture, Shelving. Note: This item is only available for preview at our Astoria warehouse, located at 36-01 35th St., Astoria, NY 11106. To see an item, you must make an appointment. Pick-up and shipping arrangements must also be completed at this location. Please contact us to make arrangements.
- AN L. M. ERICSSON SWEDISH INTERCOM TELEPHONE
AN L. M. ERICSSON SWEDISH INTERCOM TELEPHONE CIRCA 1900The walnut base with outset semi-circle front is fixed with a rotary mechanism having connections for 30 lines below the nickel-plated bell under a fixed cradle supporting the original handset with press-switch and speaking horn lettered PATENTED OCT 29 1895 on the ear piece.Measures 8.5 x 10.5 x 8.5 inches.Very good condition, noting crude amateur lettering on the ebonized disc as shown, otherwise very good with original cord wrapped in green. The walnut may be refinished, The original nickel plating has minor bits of pitting.
- GEORGE NELSON (1908-1986): FOUR-BAY
GEORGE NELSON (1908-1986): FOUR-BAY COMPREHENSIVE STORAGE SYSTEM (CSS)George Nelson (1908-1986): Four-Bay Comprehensive Storage System (CSS), Herman Miller, Zeeland, Michigan; comprising three two-panel black laminate cabinets, each with one interior walnut shelf; seven single walnut shelves; and three black up/down adjustable lights, all contained within five black enameled steel and brushed aluminum vertical supports; with Herman Miller logo/CSS paper label to two supports; together with four additional walnut shelves with brackets Dimensions: Overall: 89 1/2 x 130 x 19 1/2 in. (227.3 x 330.2 x 49.5 cm.) Condition:
- THREE FRAMED BASKETBALL AUTOGRAPHS OR
THREE FRAMED BASKETBALL AUTOGRAPHS OR RELICSShaquille O'Neal photograph and game used jersey swatch, Highland Mint COA, framed 15 x 12 in.; Larry Bird photograph, brass plaque, and signed Perillo art card, Stacks of Plaques COA, framed 18 x 22 in.; Wilt Chamberlain signed oversized color photograph, Stacks of Plaques COA, framed 25-1/2 x 21-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition:
good overall, incidental chipping to some frames
- CSS ALABAMA CONFEDERATE STATES NAVY
CSS ALABAMA CONFEDERATE STATES NAVY MODEL SHIP CSS Alabama model ship, depicting the 1862 sloop for the Confederate States Navy, with title plaque and mounted to wood base. Overall: 23" H x 31" W x 5" D.
- GEORGE NELSON, EXPANSIVE CSS WALL SYSTEM
GEORGE NELSON, EXPANSIVE CSS WALL SYSTEM c. 1960, American, enameled and brushed aluminum, walnut, enameled steel, including (10) uprights, (3) two-drawer cabinets, (2) drop- front cabinets, (2) record cabinets, (39) shelves, (2) up-lit sconces, side panels, one cabinet with built in record player, for Herman Miller, 100.5"h x 289.25"w x 20.5"d (as pictured)
- (3) BELL SYSTEM & ERICOFON 'COBRA' TELEPHONES(lot
(3) BELL SYSTEM & ERICOFON 'COBRA' TELEPHONES(lot of 3) Mid-century modern telephones, c.1950s-1960s, including: (2) Western Electric Bell System Model 500 rotary dial telephones, designed by Henry Dreyfuss (United States, 1904-1972), (one) with shoulder rest accessory, approx 5"h, 8.25"w, 9"d, (1) "Ericofon" telephone, manufactured by the Ericsson Company of Sweden, nicknamed the "cobra" phone due to its shape, with push buttons, approx 8.5"h, 4.5"w, 4"d; all untested, 9.5lbs total
- STERLING SERVING NUT BONBON ETC 4PCSSterling
STERLING SERVING NUT BONBON ETC 4PCSSterling silver 925 antique floral pattern serving pierced spoons. Dominic Haff over cup tea strainer, 3 pierced nut or bonbon spoons Mechanics Sterling Co., Towle, Knowles. 88.4g tw. Wear typical for use. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
- DEITY CARVED BONE 2PCSSculptures depicting
DEITY CARVED BONE 2PCSSculptures depicting Goddesses on top of lotus blossoms. 12"H, 4-1/2"H. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
- GEORGE NELSON, 7 BAY TEAK CSS WALL SYSTEM
GEORGE NELSON, 7 BAY TEAK CSS WALL SYSTEM c. 1960, USA, enameled and brushed aluminum, teak veneer, enameled steel, including (8) uprights with wall supports, (25) teak shelves, (2) white laminate shelves, (1) record cabinet, (4) up-lit sconces, (1) angled book shelf, (2) sliding door cabinets, for Herman Miller, 96"h x 32"w x 16"d (per bay)
- GEORGE NELSON CSS WALL UNIT (HERMAN
GEORGE NELSON CSS WALL UNIT (HERMAN MILLER, 1960S)George Nelson
Comprehensive Storage System (CSS)
Herman Miller, design 1959, production 1959-73
Teak, aluminum, steel, linen
107" x 65" x 18 1/2"
A two-bay modular wall unit with many versatile components, including:
3 upright poles (107" high)
8 book shelves (12" depth, one with undermount light)
1 magazine shelf (14" x 32" x 12")
1 drop-front bar cabinet (20" x 32" x 13", lighted, with a glass shelf)
2 desktop depth shelves (18 1/2" deep)
2 small drawers (3 1/4" x 32" x 18 1/2")
1 large drawer (6 7/8" x 32" x 18 1/2")
3 linen-front doors (14 3/4" x 32", linen torn but replacement included)
4 cabinet side panels (charcoal, 13" x 12")
Extra original linen to refinish doors (approx. 40" x 53")
Assorted hardware
Condition
The linen on the three lift doors is torn, but original replacement linen is included with the lot. The underside of the magazine shelf has a large area of scratches, but that surface is not visible when arranged against most walls. The rest of the unit is in very good condition, with only minor wear.
- Mark Peiser. Contrition, Second Study.
Mark Peiser. Contrition, Second Study. 2001, cast opal glass. 6 h × 6½ w × 6 d in. result: $1,280. estimate: $2,000–3,000. This work is an early example from the artist’s experimental Forms of Consciousness series. Peiser developed casting techniques that enabled him to control translucency using cast opal glass, which he went on to employ in his Palomar series. This work is number 12 from the edition of 106. Incised signature, title, date and number to underside ‘CSS 12/106 Peiser 01 ©’. Provenance: Marx-Saunders Gallery, Chicago | Private Collection
- George Nelson & Associates. CSS (Comprehensive
George Nelson & Associates. CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System). 1959, walnut, aluminum, enameled aluminum. 88 h × 48¾ w × 14¾ d in. result: $2,520. estimate: $2,500–3,500. System is comprised of two uprights, open storage, two shelves, and a locking flip-top file bin. Sold with key.
- ERICSSON ROTARY WHITE BAKELITE TELEPHONE,
ERICSSON ROTARY WHITE BAKELITE TELEPHONE, CA. 1930White Bakelite rotary telephone. Original coiled rubber cord.
A vintage L.M. Ericsson white Bakelite rotary telephone stamped on the dial TELEFON A.B. L.M. ERICSSON STOCKHOLM. Original coiled rubber telephone cord. Break on plastic dial between numbers 9 and 0. Founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson as a supplier of telephone equipment to Scandinavia, to keep up with demand the company reformed in 1879 as a telephone manufacturer. In 1918 it was renamed Allmanna Telefonaktiebolaget (A.B.) L.M. Ericsson. Untested, otherwise overall good condition.
Issued: c. 1930
Dimensions: 10"L x 6"W x 6"H
Country of Origin: Sweden
Condition:
Untested. Overall good condition. Break on plastic dial between numbers 9 and 0
- ERICSSON ROTARY WHITE BAKELITE TELEPHONE,
ERICSSON ROTARY WHITE BAKELITE TELEPHONE, CA. 1930White Bakelite rotary telephone. Original coiled rubber cord.
A vintage L.M. Ericsson white Bakelite rotary telephone stamped on the dial TELEFON A.B. L.M. ERICSSON STOCKHOLM. Original coiled rubber telephone cord. Break on plastic dial between numbers 9 and 0. Founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson as a supplier of telephone equipment to Scandinavia, to keep up with demand the company reformed in 1879 as a telephone manufacturer. In 1918 it was renamed Allmanna Telefonaktiebolaget (A.B.) L.M. Ericsson. Untested, otherwise overall good condition.
Issued: c. 1930
Dimensions: 10"L x 6"W x 6"H
Country of Origin: Sweden
Condition:
Untested. Overall good condition. Break on plastic dial between numbers 9 and 0
- STELLA CARVED MAHOGANY DISC MUSIC BOX
STELLA CARVED MAHOGANY DISC MUSIC BOX W/STAND & DISCSStella 17" carved mahogany disc music box w/original 1 drawer stand and over 20 discs.
- WATERFORD CRYSTAL BUTTERFLY BUD VASE
WATERFORD CRYSTAL BUTTERFLY BUD VASE CRYSTAL CLASSICSSmall vase with vertical cuts and etched butterflies, perfect for a few tulips or some fresh-cut spring blooms. Waterford acid etched backstamp.
Dimensions: 8"H x 3"Dia.
Manufacturer: Waterford
Country of Origin: Ireland
Condition:
Age related wear.
- ANTIQUE BLACK ERICSSON PHONEDESCRIPTION:An
ANTIQUE BLACK ERICSSON PHONEDESCRIPTION:An antique Ericsson black bakelite crank up phone. CIRCA:Early to Mid 20th Ct. ORIGIN: Sweden DIMENSIONS:H:11" x L:8.5"  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) 333-4134. 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.
- STEUBEN PLATINUM GOLD AURENE VASEDESCRIPTION:
STEUBEN PLATINUM GOLD AURENE VASEDESCRIPTION: Steuben platinum gold Aurene vase with trailed leaf-and-vine and millefiori florets.
Iridized lead glass with applied ornament.
Shape 573, style J (p. 253 Paul V. Gardner book.
“Aurene 573" engraved factory signature on bottom; in addition complete round, serrated paper
label with addition of handwritten number.
Reference:
For form see fig. 10.76 Dimitroff
Style Steuben Glass Works--blue on white.
Pictured p. 30in Objects of Desire: The Art of Frederick Carder by Alan Shovers
Pictured in Dimitroff as fig. 10.93 p. 239.
Similar shape 571 featured in No. 21 of Collector’s Choice Review
Shown in gold aurene(not platinum tones) in American Art Glass by Shuman p.161
In Ericsson, A Guide to Colored Steuben Glass 1903-1933, Book Two p. 103 the author discusses platinum as a silvery appearing tone. Very few objects were crafted displaying this type of iridescence. Those we have noted are principally from the period 1909-1913. It is distinguished by its strength of tonality in that it does not assume highlights of other colors as can be noted in Gold and Blue Aurene. The general cast is silvery with only a suggestion of blue.
Millefiori florets added the heighten the illusion of flowering vines. Revi, American Art Nouveau Glass, p.138
See full page plate #301 at p. 166 of a Millefiore, iridescent Gold Aurene vase of 5 ½ “. Art Glass Nouveau by Ray and Lee Grover.
Provenance:
Estate of Mr. and Ms. Alan Shovers
Purchased on Chicago Antique Show 8/18/00 from dealer J.L. Roush
Roush acquired on 8/5/00 at Early’s auction
CIRCA: 1911
DIMENSIONS: H:5" and 4" in diameter
CONDITION: Great condition. Normal signs of age. 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.
- 14K CHINESE CARVED JADE "BI" DISCSStamped
14K CHINESE CARVED JADE "BI" DISCSStamped 14k yellow gold Chinese carved jade "Bi" disks, featuring four 25 mm disks, three 16 mm rosettes accented by a jade elephant and Buddha charms, 7"L., 25 grams
Condition:
Generally in good condition but for detailed report contact or email Auctioneer
- SIX PIECES OF JAPANESE CERAMICSSix pieces
SIX PIECES OF JAPANESE CERAMICSSix pieces of Japanese ceramics 19th C., blue & white teapot, three blue & white low bowl and serving dishes, one blue & white floral inside, gilt decoration on exterior, one 6.25” orange palette low bowl. Some pieces signed on bottom.
Condition:
Small flake on teapot spout, otherwise all are in very good condition.
- DIARY OF LT PAUL SHIRLEY, USN, USS SUSQUEHANNADiary
DIARY OF LT PAUL SHIRLEY, USN, USS SUSQUEHANNADiary (log) of the steam/sail ship, U.S.S. Susquehanna written by Lt. Paul Shirley, 3/31/1856 - 5/22/1858 (approx. 168 pages total, two volumes). Paul Shirley (1820 - 1876) was born in Kentucky, December 19, 1820, and was appointed to the Navy, July 25, 1839; became master, December 3, 1853; lieutenant, July 24, 1854; commander, November 5, 1863; captain, July 1, 1870. While in command of the "Cyane" of the Pacific squadron, he captured the piratical cruiser "J. M. Chapman", in 1863, for which he was complimented by Rear Adm. Charles Bell. While in command of the "Suwanee" he took the piratical steamer "Colon" at Cape Saint Lucas, Lower California, thereby saving two mail steamers that would have been captured. Subsequently, he was in command of the flag ship "Pensacola" during the 1867-8 and after of the "Independence" at Mare Island, California in 1869 and 1870. He died at Columbus, Ohio, November 24, 1876 (Ancestory.com). The 1856-58 diary covers the commissioning of the Susquehanna and its deployment to Key West, Fla.; to San Juan; and on to the Mediterranean Sea; to London to assist in laying of the first telegraph line, where Lt. Shirley met Samual Morse, from England to America; back to the Mediterranean when the cable broke after laying 335 miles of wire; then back to San Juan and Key West; finally to New York where he left to visit his family in Philadelphia. An entry on Oct 2, 1856 gives an account of Shirley's loyalties, "Received letter intelligence from home - Things look equally in a political way at home, what is to be the result of the insane & unholy war that the North are waging against the South is not in the power of man to tell; but it certainly looks to the rupture of our glorious Union, I think. Oh the political insanity and folly and wickedness of the Black Republicans in acting the part they do. God preserve my Country, I pray. Many years of my life have I devoted to the service of my country, but it is no long a foreign enemy we dread, the enemy is at home. As long as there is a party (?) to sustain the Federal Government, I will be found with it, but if matters come to the worst, I will shoulder my rifle and offer up my life in defense of the South, not simply because she is "The South", but because her cause is just, and I am one of her sons." Shirley ultimately served as a Union Commander during the Civil War. Ironically, Shirley takes command of the "Suwanee" in January 1865 with the primary mission of capturing or destroying the CSS Shenandoah (Refer to CSS Shenandoah archive lots in this sale). It is unsuccessful and the ship is later wrecked off of British Columbia in 1868. His diary is filled with remorse in waiting for a letter from home, as he left a wife and two sons in the States. Paul Shirley's interests extended to art and history and many of his entries describe the museums he visited in Europe and England. Also, his entries talk about the culture in Europe and the acquaintenances he met there. He detested the West Indies because of its hot weather and people and was very disappointed when their vessel received orders to return there from the Mediterranean. His dread and disappointment were justified because on returning, crew members started to become ill and die with the "fever", probably Yellow Fever. The first died on March 23rd, 1858. The number sick increased to 90 cases by April 4th. They received orders to sail for New York where they stayed at quarantine near Staten Island. After three days, the ship was ordered to Boston and the crew sent to a quarantine hospital. Lt. Shirley was released from the hospital and returned to Philadelphia to see his family. Unfortunately, his oldest son took sick several days later and died in his arms. His diary details the anguish he suffered during this sad time and records some of his final entries.
Condition:
Overall very good condition with pencil writing legible on all pages, minor toning. Scuffs to covers.
- CONFEDERATE NAVY ARCHIVE OF LT. DABNEY
CONFEDERATE NAVY ARCHIVE OF LT. DABNEY SCALES IN EUROPE...Civil War archive of Confederate Navy Lieutenant Dabney Scales including an 1863 journal detailing Dabney Scales assignment in Europe (approx. 250 pages), Scale's 1860 U.S. Practice Ship "Plymouth" log journal (188 pages), and a Scales family post-War accounting journal spanning from 1871-1882 in Memphis, TN. Biography of Dabney Scales - Dabney Minor Scales (1841-1920) of Memphis, TN was the son of Peter Scales, a planter from Virginia. Dabney attended the US Naval Academy and joined the Confederate Navy at the outbreak of the Civil War. He served on the CSS Savannah, CSS Capital, CSS Arkansas, CSS Atlanta, and the CSS Shenandoah. In 1863-4, Scales was assigned to Europe and spent time in London and Paris regarding the outfitting and manning of Confederate ships constructed in England. After the Civil War, Dabney Scales lived in Mexico a short period before returning to Memphis to practice law. Dabney was elected to the Tennessee legislature and served in the Tennessee State Senate. In the Spanish-American War, he served as a lieutenant during the conflict. 1st item - 1863 journal detailing Dabney Scales's assignment in Europe (approx. 250 pages) beginning April 24th, 1863 on Iron Clad "Atlanta" off Fort Jackson near Savannah, GA and concludes on March 26, 1864 in Paris, France. Highlights from this extensive diary include running the blockade of Charleston on the steamer, "Ella and Anna". Scales writes of their voyage to Nassau, Havana, St. Thomas, and finally to Southhampton, England. Upon arriving in Paris with fellow officers of the Confederate Navy, he reviews his days "sight seeing" in the Paris environs while also commenting on the war news from home. There is considerable discussion about the CSS Florida at Brest and Scales has communications with some of the Florida officers by person or written correspondence through other shipmates. 2nd item - Dabney Scale's 1860 U.S. Practice Ship "Plymouth" log journal (188 pages) from his period at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, June 25, 1860 to Setember 26, 1860.
Condition:
1st item - covers lost, most of binding lost with several of the first 30 pages separated from binding. All very legible. 2nd item - Spine with losses, minor wear commensurate with age. 3rd item - post war accounting journal with losses to spine.
- CONFEDERATE CSS SHENANDOAH DIARY AND
CONFEDERATE CSS SHENANDOAH DIARY AND ARCHIVEImportant 1865 Confederate CSS Shenandoah ship diary archive of Lieutenant Dabney Scales including 1865 diary journal (85 pages, 104 pages total), an ambrotype and CDV of Lt. Dabney Scales in uniform, a CDV of the Shenandoah, and an author signed book/pamplet titled, "Cruises of the Confederate States Steamers "Shenandoah" and "Nashville" by Captain William C. Whittle, 1910. Note - the Confederate ship, CSS Shenandoah, fired the last shot of the Civil War and marked the final surrender of Confederate forces on November 6, 1865. Given the orders to destroy the New England whaling fleet, the partially crewed Confederate ship circumnavigated the earth, capturing 38 vessels and taking over 1000 prisoners between 1864-65. Twenty five ships were captured after the Confederacy had collapsed. Biography of Dabney Scales - Dabney Minor Scales (1841-1920) of Memphis, TN was the son of Peter Scales, a planter originally from Virginia. Dabney was born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi, attended the US Naval Academy and joined the Confederate Navy at the outbreak of the Civil War. He served on the CSS Savannah, CSS Capital, CSS Arkansas, CSS Atlanta, and the CSS Shenandoah. In 1863-4, Scales was assigned to Europe and spent time in London and Paris regarding the outfitting and manning of Confederate ships constructed in England. Fearing he would be prosecuted as a pirate after the Civil War, Dabney Scales lived in Mexico for a short time, but was back in the States practicing law in Memphis by about 1869. He married Susan Winchester Powell (granddaughter of Gen. James Winchester) in Nashville circa 1885 and was elected to the Tennessee legislature and served in the Tennessee State Senate 1895-1896. He returned to active Naval duty in the Spanish American War, serving as a lieutenant despite his age. 1st item - CSS Shenandoah ship diary of Lieutenant Dabney Scales, 85 pages with some hand drawn illustrations. Complete diary has a total number of 104 pages and includes a partial journal by a different hand from May 1864 - December 1864 relating to the ship Edward of New Bedford - the first whaling vessel captured by the Shenandoah, and two pages of an 1870 entry by Dabney Scales. The log of the Shenandoah is titled "Confederate States Shenandoah cruising for Yankees". Scales retroactively records events back to February 13th, 1865 in Melbourne, Australia where the Shenandoah was dry docked for repairs. The diary goes into extensive detail on major events including the encounter with authorities in Melbourne and Liverpool, the capturing of vessels and crews for the year 1865, encounters with the natives, and interactions among Shenandoah officers. A June 22nd entry refers to the "Sophia Thorton" ship Lt. Scales boarded. The ship "made some show of escape by standing on through the ice, but a shot from one of the rifle guns brought her to." He continues, "out of these vessels we have heard the most disheartening news I have ever heard from our poor suffering country. The captures of Savannah, Charleston, ..Richmond together with the surrender of Lee, with an army of 22,000 men - with this also comes the tradgical death of the "Rail Splitter" by the hand of an assasin. This will, of course, make a hero of him --". His last entry on this day, "To the part of this news relating to the surrender of Lee's army + the disbanding of those not surrendered, I give no credence at all......I think however we should struggle on to the last, and if as the yankee papers say ---Davis crosses the Mississippi to establish a Confederacy there. I for one shall follow and join him rather than subject to Yankee rule." On August 3rd, Lt. Scales writes, "How shall I attempt to describe the change that has come over the officers and crew of this ship within the last twenty four hours. I can only write a few unintelligible words that may serve to recall to my mind what my own feelings were yesterday afternoon...we came in sight of a sail - the first seen since we left the Arctic... Barracouta (ship) - boarded her and brought off the news - My G.! What news it was for us.... I was therefore in a measure prepared for either good or bad news but not for such as was in store for me....The only words I caught were - "All over - President Davis and cabinet prisoners in New York - All organized armies surrendered..." Upon arriving at Liverpool in November 1865, Dabney Scales writes on November 6th - "The (British) pilot boarded us in the mid watch this morning. His news confirms that given us by the "Barracouta" - the downfall of the Southern Confederacy. The war, he said had been over so long that people had forgotten all about it." While many of these events have been published in previous books on the Shenandoah, this diary represents new primary source material previously unavailable. Regarding the partial journal of the whaling ship "Edward" starting May 5th 1864 and ending December 1st 1864 (17 pages), the author writes of Right whales sightings and discusses and event Nov. 29th where a whale was struck and capsized the boat. 2nd grouping - 1/4 plate ambrotype of Confederate Dabney Scales in uniform with hand tinted gold highlights, CDV of Lt. Dabney Scales taken in Melbourne, Austrailia. Marked verso "Johnstone & Co. Melbourne", 3 7/8_ x 2 1/2_, and a CDV of the ship, CSS Shenandoah, 3 3/4_ x 2 3/8_. Last item - Author signed book/pamplet titled, "Cruises of the Confederate States Steamers "Shenandoah" and "Nashville" by Captain William C. Whittle, 1910. Page 32 signed, "For D. M. Scales from Yours Sincerely Wm C Whittle March 31st 1910_. Cover is marked in black pen, "Dabney M. Scales compliments of the Author". Provenance - Direct descendant of Lt. Dabney Scales.
Condition:
1st item - Journal missing cover, binding loose and frayed, several pages separated, edges of several pages charred and worn. All pages appear to be legible. Diary page size 8 1/2" x 13 3/8". 2nd item - Ambrotype with cover unattached, Dabney Scales CDV with tape verso, Shenandoah CDV trimmed. and CDVs in verso. 3rd item - pamplet/book in overall very good condition with some browning to covers.
- CONFEDERATE NAVAL CDV ALBUM ARCHIVE
CONFEDERATE NAVAL CDV ALBUM ARCHIVE - CSS SHENANDOAH, F...Important Naval Photographic Archive CDV Album of Lieutenant Dabney Scales of the CSS Shenandoah including images of uniformed and non-uniformed Confederate Naval officers from the CSS Shenandoah, CSS Florida, and the CSS Alabama, a 1/4 plate ambrotype of Dabney Scales in uniform, and extracts from the log of the CSS Shenandoah from August 2-5, 1865 detailing the encounter with the British ship, Barracouta, and learning of the overthrow of the Confederate government. Note - the Confederate ship, CSS Shenandoah, fired the last shot of the Civil War and marked the final surrender of Confederate forces on November 6, 1865. Given the orders to destroy the New England whaling fleet, the partially crewed Confederate ship circumnavigated the earth, capturing 38 vessels and taking over 1000 prisoners between 1864-65. Twenty-five ships were captured after the Confederacy had collapsed. 1st grouping - CDV album of Dabney Scales dated July 15, 1863 Paris, France on inside cover and a second, smaller CDV album marked Havana June 1, 1863. Interior contains several CDVs of fellow Confederate Naval officers, women acquaintances, and European subject matter including works of art and famous Europeans. A couple of notable women with signed CDVs to Scales include Rosa Bonheur (realist painter, sculptor) and Lillie W. Hitchcock (Coit). Of the approximately 25 identified Confederate naval Officers, 15 are in uniform. An additional eight CDVs of males in formal attire are likely Confederate Naval officers but have yet to be identified. Identified Naval officers of the CSS Shenandoah include Lieutenant Dabney Scales (signed), William Breedlove Smith, Paymaster (signed), Dr. Fred McNulty, ship assistant surgeon (signed), Lt. John Grimball, Lt. William C. Whittle (signed Jack), William Breedlove Smith (w/out uniform), Edwin G. Booth (assistant surgeon?), Midshipman John T. Mason, and Chief Engineer Matthew O'Brien. Joe Scales (Confederate Army), Dabney's brother, is also pictured and signed en verso. Three formally attired gentleman with Liverpool marked CDVs are likely Shenandoah crew members. Uniformed Confederate Naval officers of the CSS Florida include Lt. Sardine G. Stone (signed), a CDV of the CSS Florida with small images of each crew member surrounding the Florida ship image (each officer identified), Lt. Midshipman R.S. Floyd, Lt. George Dwight Bryan (became mayor of Charleston after war), Lt. Sardine G. Stone pictured with another male, and Lt. James Lingard Hoole pictured with another male, CDV of non-uniformed male (possibly T.T. Hunter). Uniformed Confederate Naval officers of the CSS Alabama include Lt. Joseph D. "Fighting Joe" Wilson, Midshipman E. R. Anderson, Lt. Richard F. Armstrong, and Midshipman Eugene Anderson Maffit, and possibly Surgeon Galt. Other CDV s Confederate officers in the smaller album lot include P. T. Beauregard with an Augusta, GA label, an unidentified officer with a Louisville, KY label, and a CDV of Confederate General Joe Johnson. 2nd grouping - Extracts from the "Log of the C.S.S. Shenandoah on a cruise Aug 2-3-4 1865" with course headings, latitude and longitude for each day. August 2, 1865 reads, "Got Steam and stood in chase. Took in all sail except the head sails. At 4:15 came up with chase stopped the engine & sent a boat along side the English barque "Baracuta" from San Francisco bound to Liverpool. 13 days out -------- Having received by the barque Barracouta the sad intelligence of the overthrow of the Confederate Government. All attempts to destroy the shipping on property of the Northern States will cease from this date. In accordance with which the First Lieutentant W. C. Whittle Jr. received the order from the Commander to strike below the battery and disarm the ship & crew." 3rd item - 1/4 plate size ambrotype of Confederate Dabney Scales in an early Naval uniform. Hand tinted buttons and lapel highlighted in gold. Littlefield, Parsons & Co. case patented 1856 & 1857 with a beehive and farm implements pattern on front and back. Provenance: Direct descendant of Lt. Dabney Scales.
Condition:
1st grouping - larger album with spine and covers loose with losses. CDVs overall very good condition with a couple showing more foxing near the back of the larger album, some CDVs with edges trimmed. 2nd item - extract pages in overall very good condition with pages very legible. 3rd item - ambrotype image with scattered losses to the face area.
- INTERNATIONAL EDGEWOOD STERLING FLATWARE,
INTERNATIONAL EDGEWOOD STERLING FLATWARE, 18 PCSSterling silver flatware by International Silver Company, Edgewood pattern. 18 pieces including 6 dinner knives (9-1/4" L), 6 forks (7-1/2" L) and 6 spoons (6-1/2" L). 14.095 weighable oz troy. Not monogrammed. Provenance: the estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Not monogrammed. All items with surface wear due to age. Tines of forks bent.
- CARTE DE VISITE ALBUM, "STONEWALL" JACKSON,
CARTE DE VISITE ALBUM, "STONEWALL" JACKSON, ETC.From the family of Nannie Reid, Joseph Johnston, etc.
Includes a Minstrel show cut out, a scene titled "In Memoriam Confederacy", a depiction of George Washington with his family, a stamp postmarked May 18, 1866, and several photographs portraying famous figures from American history.
Photographic subjects include:
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824-May 10, 1863) the Confederate General (American Civil War) whose military career included the Valley Campaign of 1862 and his service corps as a commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee. Jackson died in 1863 due to complications sustained from an amputation after his own troops accidentally fired on him at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863. This particular card bears the same publisher information verso as a similar one currently listed with The American Civil War Museum, see link: https://moconfederacy.pastperfectonline.com/photo/F4BD14B7-F540-4AEC-BA56-739093705384
Major General Albert Sydney Johnston (February 2, 1803-April 6, 1862) served as a general in three different armies: the "Texian" Army (from the Republic of Texas), the United States Army, and the Confederate States Army. Johnston fought in the Texas War of Independence, the Mexican-American War, the Utah War, and the American Civil War. He was considered the finest general officer in the Confederate Army by Confederate President Jefferson Davis, who believed Johnston's death at the Battle of Shiloh was "the turning point of our fate."
General John B. Magruder (May 1, 1807-February 19, 1871) served as a U.S. Army officer in the Mexican-American War, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and a postbellum general in the Imperial Mexican Army. Magruder was known as "Prince John" among his army friends, and was most noted for succesfully defending Galveston, Texas against Union forces in 1863.
An illustrated image of Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782-July, 24 1862) was the eighth president of the United States (1833-1837). He served in a number of senior roles for the Democratic party under President Andrew Jackson. Van Buren's inability as president to deal with the deep economic depression following the Panic of 1837 led to his defeat by the Whig Party candidate William Henry Harrison.
Steven Arnold Douglas (April 23, 1813-June 3, 1861) was an American politician from Illinois and designer of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. He was a U.S. Representative, Senator, and the Democratic Party's nominee for president in the 1860 election (which was lost to Republican Abraham Lincoln). Douglas was nicknamed "the little giant" due to his short stature and formidable personality.
Raphael Semmes (September 27, 1809 – August 30, 1877) was an officer in the Confederate navy during the American Civil War. Prior to this, he had been a serving officer in the United States Navy from 1826 through 1860. During the American Civil War, Semmes was captain of the cruiser CSS Alabama, the most successful commerce raider in maritime history. Late in the war, he was promoted to rear admiral and also served briefly as a brigadier general in the Confederate army. Semmes is the only North American to have held both ranks simultaneously.
A photograph of Nannie H. Reid, the original owner of the album as well as photographs of several of her family members
An image of Josephine Reiley, a 19th century American actress and opera singer, with Reiley depicted on the reverse as "Galatea" (a living statue from the opera Pygmalion and Galatea)
Album measures approximately 5-1/2" wide and 6" long. Includes an additional 8 images and a newspaper clipping outside of the album for a total of 46 images.
- RARE CONFEDERATE NAVY CAPTAIN PORTRAIT
RARE CONFEDERATE NAVY CAPTAIN PORTRAIT - ISAAC BROWNRare Civil War era China Trade oil portrait depicting a Confederate naval commander wearing blue naval coat with 2 stripes. Beside him is his cap with letters CSN. Sitter is believed to be Isaac Newton Brown. 23.5 in x 18, overall 27 x 21 inches. Painting has been relined and has craquelure. From the VA collection. (Brown was b. Kentucky 1817, died Texas 1889. Shortly after the outbreak of the Civil War in April 1861, he resigned his commission in the US navy. In June, he accepted a commission as a lieutenant in the fledgling Confederate States Navy. Brown was assigned to the Mississippi River region by the Confederate Naval Department. In May 1862 he was ordered to Yazoo City, Mississippi, to take command of the unfinished ironclad CSS Arkansas and complete her construction in the worst of conditions. After successfully accomplishing this difficult task, Brown commanded her dramatic breaking of the Federal naval blockade of Vicksburg, Mississippi, on July 15, 1862. Brown was promoted to commander in August 1862 in recognition of his bold and audacious actions at Vicksburg. Commander Brown served as captain of the ironclad CSS Charleston, which operated in defense of Charleston, South Carolina, during 1863–1865.
- 7 PCS OF FRENCH CERAMICSSeven Pieces
7 PCS OF FRENCH CERAMICSSeven Pieces of Late 19th to Early 20th Century French Ceramics. Collection includes a Longwy desk set with candle holders, a pair of Longwy candlesticks, a muffineer, and 3 shakers (one by Jules Vieillard, and another lacking cover). Pieces are marked accordingly. Wear to the enamel, particularly to finials of ink pot covers, desk set lacks insert, covers of shakers are corroded; shakers have varying degrees of chipping, muffineer with repair at interior rim. Desk set is 10 x 5 3/4 x 5 3/4" high. ESTIMATE $200-400
Condition:
Wear to the enamel, particularly to finials of ink pot covers, desk set lacks insert, covers of shakers are corroded; shakers have varying degrees of chipping, muffineer with repair at interior rim.
- GRAHAM FLIGHT PAINTING OF SEA BATTLEVintage
GRAHAM FLIGHT PAINTING OF SEA BATTLEVintage oil painting on wood panel depicting a sea battle signed Graham Flight '74. Label verso identifies CSS SHENANDOAH DESTEROYING THE US WHALING FLEET OFF CAPE THADDEUS, BERING SEA, JUNE 23 1865, US SHIP EUPHRATES BURNING. Size: 22 x 30 inches, framed 24 x 32. (Graham Flight 20th C. American marine painter).
- HW DAVIES CONFEDERATE SHIP PAINTING20th
HW DAVIES CONFEDERATE SHIP PAINTING20th century oil painting on wood panel of a Confederate ironclad ship CSS MANASSAS (this boat was made as an icebreaker in Medford Mass.) flying Confederate flag signed H. Willard Davies 1907. 10 x 21, framed 12.5 x 24 inches.
- GRAHAM FLIGHT CONFEDERATE SHIP PAINTINGOil
GRAHAM FLIGHT CONFEDERATE SHIP PAINTINGOil on wood panel of a Confederate side paddle steam gunboat titled verso CSS BANSHEE EVADING CAPTURE OFF THE ISLAND OF BERMUDA & FIRING ON USS GRAND GULF AUG. 4, 1863. Size: 22 x 32, framed 30 x 40 inches.
- BURRELL CONFEDERATE SHIP BATTLE PAINTINGOld
BURRELL CONFEDERATE SHIP BATTLE PAINTINGOld oil painting on canvas of a Civil War marine battle identified verso CSS PATRICK HENRY STEAMING TO THE RESCUE OF SURVIVORS ABANDONING THE STRICKEN USS CUMBERLAND AFTER SHE HAD BEEN FATALLY RAMMED IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CONFEDERATE IRONCLAD VIRGINIA MARCH 8, 1862. Signed Edward Burrell. 16 x 24 inches, framed 19 x 27.5 inches. Cleaned and restored.
- CSS ALABAMA SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTHAntique
CSS ALABAMA SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTHAntique whale tooth with scrimshaw CSS ALABAMA Confederate ship. 5 in x 3.5 wide, weighs 15.74 oz.