INDEPENDENCE HALL TOY BANKIndependenceINDEPENDENCE HALL TOY BANKIndependence Hall Toy Bank. Philadelphia: Enterprise Manufacturing, ca. 1875. Cast iron still bank of ñThe Birth Place of American Independence.î 7 x 9 _î. General paint wear, crack in base. Good.
INDEPENDENCE HALL STILL BANK EnterpriseINDEPENDENCE HALL STILL BANK Enterprise cast iron excellent casting of Independence Hall and tower in copper finish embossed on side ''Birthplace of American Independence.'' 6 3/4'' x 6'' x 8 3/4''. Repainted.
1 piece. Hand-Colored Lithograph.1 piece. Hand-Colored Lithograph. Currier, N.; Ives, J.M., pub. "Independence Hall, Philadelphia." New York, n.d. [ca. 1870s]. 9 x 12 1/2 inches (229 x 317 mm) - image and text, full margins. Clean and bright. Framed. Gale 3287 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
2 vols. Philadelphia: Etting,2 vols. Philadelphia: Etting, Frank M. An Historical Account of The Old State House of Pennsylvania Now Known as The Hall of Independence. Philadelphia: Porter & Coates, 1891. Second Edition with Continuations. 4to, orig. gilt-pictorial brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine, t.e.g. Frontis., plates, text illus. Bookplates & ink presentation on front endpaper. * Jenkins, Charles Francis. Washington in Germantown. Philadelphia: W.J. Campbell, 1905. #44/500. Lg. 8vo, orig. blue cloth, paper spine label, t.e.g. Frontis. & photogravure plates, tissue guards. Both bright, tight, internally clean & crisp copies.
Cast iron Independence Hall stillCast iron Independence Hall still bank circa 1876 Enterprise Mfg Co, "Liberty Proclaimed July 4, 1776" Birthplace of American Independence", original bronze finish, 9-3/8" x 8" x 9-1/2" h, missing spire
'INDEPENDENCE HALL', 1889, PHOTOGRAVEURE,'INDEPENDENCE HALL', 1889, PHOTOGRAVEURE, SIGNED BY G. H. RANDALL, FRAMED, 26-1/2 X 22 INCHES'Independence Hall', 1889, Photograveure, Signed by G. H. Randall, Framed, 26-1/2 x 22 inches
INDEPENDENCE HALL STILL BANK.IndependenceINDEPENDENCE HALL STILL BANK.Independence Hall Still bank. Painted Cast Iron, Made by Enterprise Mfg. Co. Phila. Patented 1875,8-1/2"h. Condition: : Good with paint wear, loss on point of roof.
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Condition: : Good with paint wear, loss on point of roof.
LARGE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OFLARGE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF INDEPENDENCE HALL, PHILADELPHIA Centennial Souvenir, with mother of pearl image of the famous landmark, painted flag, sky, greens and slate forecourt, housed in the original deep cove red walnut frame having ebonized ranks and acid etched gilding with applied sand, OS: 30 1/2" square, SS: 23" square, good condition.
INDEPENDENCE HALL CAST IRON STILLINDEPENDENCE HALL CAST IRON STILL BANK Late 19th c. Three-in-One Architectural Bank, by Enterprise Mfg. Co. (Philadelphia, PA), depicting Independence Hall, with gold painted surface, base marked "Pat. Oct. 19, 1875" (made for the Centennial Celebration), 6 1/2" high, 11 1/4" x 3". Paint losses.
Luigi Kasimir, Austrian, 1881-1962,Luigi Kasimir, Austrian, 1881-1962, colored etching, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 18" x 13 3/4" plate size, pencil signed Estimate $400-600
ENTERPRISE INDEPENDENCE HALL CASTENTERPRISE INDEPENDENCE HALL CAST IRON STILL BANK: Gold with traces of red paint remaining. Bottom plate reads ''Made by Enterprise Mfg. Co. Phila. Pat Sep 14 1875''. Sides of building Liberty Proclaimed July 4, 1776, Birthplace of American Independence. Measures 9'' h. x 6 5/8'' x 6''.CONDITION: Note paint flake, loss of paint.
INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER STILL BANK.IndependenceINDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER STILL BANK.Independence Hall Tower Still Bank. Cast Iron made by Enterprise Mfg. Co. 9-1/2"h. Condition: : Good with wear.
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Condition: : Good with wear.
INDEPENDANCE HALL WITH THREE SLOTSINDEPENDANCE HALL WITH THREE SLOTS STILL BANK Cast iron painted in gold overall copper color roof a scarce and desirable example. 11 1/4'' w x 6 3/8'' h. (VG Cond.)
Antique Independence Hall TowerAntique Independence Hall Tower iron still bank in red, blue and gilt paint, 1875 patent date. 8.75”H x 4”W Condition: wear to paint CT Transfer Fee $10
JAMES ROSS, LITHOGRAPH INDEPENDENCEJAMES ROSS, LITHOGRAPH INDEPENDENCE HALLJames Ross (American 20th c.), lithograph Independence Hall, #63/210, 17 1/2" h., 23 1/2" w.
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ENTERPRISE INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWERENTERPRISE INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER BANK Late 19th c. Cast Iron Mechanical "Centennial Bank" by Enterprise Mfg. Co. (Philadelphia, PA), "Patd. Sept. 21, '75", made as a souvenir of the 1876 Centennial Exposition, 9 1/2" high.
1 piece. Hand-Colored Lithograph.1 piece. Hand-Colored Lithograph. Currier, N.; Ives, J.M., pub. "The Tocsin of Liberty, Rung by The State House Bell (Independence Hall), Philadelphia, July 4, 1776." New York, 1876. 10 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches (267 x 315 mm) - image and text, margins Slightly toned. Framed. Gale 6548 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
(LOT OF SIX) CAST IRON ARCHITECTURAL(LOT OF SIX) CAST IRON ARCHITECTURAL STILL BANKS, INCLUDING INDEPENDENCE HALL Six cast iron architectural still banks, including Independence Hall, a towered Bank, a skyscraper bank, a Colonial house and three other bank buildings, greatest 9"h
American School, 20th century American School, 20th century independence hall Unsigned, reverse painting on glass, framed. H: 15 1/2 in. W: 19 1/2 in. (overall) PROVENANCE: Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Naide, Philadelphia, PA Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
Original Painting for AdvertisingOriginal Painting for Advertising Poster. Philadelphia, Penna. "Philadelphia wishes you were here" Independence Hall. Pennsylvania RR Railroad. etc. From The Personal Collection of Neil Benson a Philadelphia Photographer and Founding Member of the Art Group Known as the Dumpster Divers.
Dimensions: H: 39.5 inches: W: 24.5 inches: Frame Height: 47 inches: Frame Width: 30.5 inches ---
Condition: Has Printers notations to margins. Framed and wrapped in cellophane.
PLAN OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIAPLAN OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MAPEngraved and Published by Matthew Albert Lotter, 1777. Showing land plots, the Delaware River and an elevation of the State House (Independence Hall). Image 23.25 by 18 in., overall, matted, framed 28.5 by 24 in.
4 pieces Hand-Colored Lithographs.4 pieces Hand-Colored Lithographs. Whitefield, E. [Panoramic views from Independence Hall Tower]: "South View: Looking Towards Navy Yard..." * "North View: Looking Across Chestnut St. Towards Spring Garden..." * "West View: Looking Up Chestnut St. Towards West Philadelphia." * "East View: Looking Down Chestnut St. Across the Delaware." New York: Wm. Endicott, n.d. [ca 1850]. Approx 11 x 19 1/4 inches (279 x 488 mm) - image & text, margins. Occasional creasing, repairs to versoes & several bottom corners. Images generally clean & attractive.
Jean Ferris illustration paintingJean Ferris illustration painting (Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, Pennsylvania, 1863-1930), "Lincoln at Independence Hall, circa 1919, commissioned by Ladies Home Journal for the cover of their February 1919 issue, Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog No. 73261383, signed lower right "J.L.G. Ferris", oil on paper applied to board, 60 x 37-3/4 in. (sight); original stained pine or fir frame. Retouch in face of Lincoln, hand of figure behind in flag, abrasions, grime, chipping at edges, board warped; frame with loss to bottom right corner, abrasions. Joseph Malloy, New Jersey; Tennessee, Private Collection
2 vols. Graphic & Bibliographic2 vols. Graphic & Bibliographic Reference: Snyder, Martin P. City of Independence: Views of Philadelphia before 1800. New York: Praeger, (1975). 1st ed. 4to, orig. cloth; edges slightly dusty, d/j (edges chipped). Color plates, other illus. Internally clean. Presentation copy, inscribed & signed by Snyder on title page. * (Auction Catalogue.) Christie's. The Jay T. Snider Collection of Historical Americana. New York, June 21, 2005. 4to, orig. gilt-lettered cloth, cover label. Color plates, other illus. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
HOWARD WATSON, PHILADELPHIA HISTORICALHOWARD WATSON, PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL WATERCOLOR Howard Watson (American, 1929-2022), "Old Red", Independence Hall clock tower, watercolor on paper, signed "Howard Watson, A.W.S." at lower left, 20.75"h x 28.25"w (sight), 28.75"h x36.25"w (frame)
(3) Cast Iron Bank, Automobile(3) Cast Iron Bank, Automobile and Souvenir Brick to include reproduction Uncle Sam cast iron painted coin bank, 11-1/4"H, cast iron black and gold painted automobile, 8-1/2"L and souvenir brick from the walk at independence mall removed in 1966 for the Independence Hall Urban Renewal project.
1 piece. (Abraham Lincoln.) [American1 piece. (Abraham Lincoln.) [American Newspaper.]The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 25, 1865, "President Lincoln's Remains in Independence Hall." Illus. front page. Presumed complete, not examined out of frame.
2 vols. Philadelphia Graphic Arts2 vols. Philadelphia Graphic Arts Reference: Snyder, Martin P. City of Independence: Views of Philadelphia Before 1800. New York: Praeger, (1975). 1st ed. 4to, orig. beige cloth; minor wear, d/j (minor edge wear). Color plates, other illus. * Wainwright, Nicholas B. Philadelphia in The Romantic Age of Lithography. Philadelphia: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1958. 1st ed. 4to, orig. cloth; moderate wear, corners frayed & bumped, d/j (scuffed, rather chipped along edges). Color frontis, b/w plates. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
INDEPENDENCE TOWER STILL BANK EnterpriseINDEPENDENCE TOWER STILL BANK Enterprise Mfg. cast iron exceptional casting details fully embossed base eagle finials bell appears in tower. 9 3/4'' h. (VG Cond.)
"ADDRESS OF THE MUTINEERS," PHILADELPHIA,"ADDRESS OF THE MUTINEERS," PHILADELPHIA, JUNE1783 Timothy Matlack (1730-1829, scribe of the Declaration of Independence and subsequently of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania; a founder of the Free Quaker sect and abolitionist) official copy of "Address of Mutineers to Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, deliver'd Jue 25.- 1783," containing the statement of James Bennett on behalf of the Philadelphia garrison and a cohort of soldiers from Lancaster, who had stormed the Congress in Independence Hall on June 20 to demand back pay and other benefits promised for their service. On June 22, the Pennsylvania Council refused to increase security for the Congress. The national government immediately evacuated to Princeton, then to Annapolis. 3 1/2 pp., folio.
Lot of 3: Glass Candy ContainersLot of 3: Glass Candy Containers & Banks.
Description Includes one Independence Hall with original closure and slot for coins, one Save with Pittsburgh Banks with slot for coins, and one C.D. Kenny Tea & Coffee container with metal top closure and slot for coins.
Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 7 - 1/4" T.
Brush McCoy Liberty Bell / IndependenceBrush McCoy Liberty Bell / Independence Hall Umbrella Stand designed by Albert Cusick marked with (die impressed) 73 three chips on the underside of base chip and two glaze chips on the rim 22.5''h.
A Pennsylvania land grant on parchmentA Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 7-16-1806, granting a property in Venango County named "Edmond Hill" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
A Pennsylvania land grant on parchmentA Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 9-10-1806, granting a property in Potter County named "Walworth" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
CENTENNIAL LITHOGRAPH, GEORGE STINSONCENTENNIAL LITHOGRAPH, GEORGE STINSON & CO., PUBLISHER(18th century)
Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, In Remembrance of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Independence of the United States , George Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine circa 1876, color lithograph, sheet without extension at bottom, 27-1/2 x 19-3/4 in.; modern black print frame, 35-1/4 x 27-1/4 in.
Note: This print was thought to have been commissioned by the United States Congress for the official celebration of the US Centennial. It depicts the central figure of Liberty/Columbia figure in center, full length seated holding a wreath of laurel leaves and wearing a Phrygian cap, surrounded by flags and stars, and at her feet is a large eagle holding a shield in its claws. The figure is surrounded by a border of 18 oval bust portraits of presidents of the United States from Washington to Grant. Below the eagle in the center bottom of the image are oval bust portraits of the following six Revolutionary War heroes: Israel Putnam, Philip Schuyler, Horatio Gates, Nathaniel Greene, Benjamin Lincoln, and John Sullivan. Above is a birds-eye view of the exposition grounds and small oval vignettes of Independence Hall, Philadelphia (top left), Bunker Hill Monument, Boston (top center) and Faneuil Hall, Boston (top right). Below the center image is text and in the lower left below the date 1776, is a scene of a Revolutionary War battle labeled "The Struggle for Liberty." Below the 1876 date in the lower right are side by side farm and city scenes labeled "Peace and Prosperity."
Provenance: W. Graham Arader III, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (label verso); A du Pont Family Collection
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hinged in, restorations to paper, addition paper at bottom 7/8 x 19-3/4, light toning and fading; frame with minor abrasions
4 vols. Children's Books - American4 vols. Children's Books - American Imprints, 1960s & Later: Milhous, Katherine. Through These Arches: The Story of Independence Hall. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1964. Oblong 4to, orig. cloth; light wear, d/j (occasionally chipped). Full-page & other color illus. Signed by Milhous on title page, with unsigned calligraphic presentation inscription by the author on front free endpaper verso. * Singer, Isaac Bashevis. The Fools of Chelm. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, (1973). Illus. by Uri Shulevitz. Sm. 4to, orig. cloth, d/j (minor edge wear). Illus. 1st ed. * Angel, Marie, illustrated & adapted by. Fables de La Fontaine. Boston: Alphabet Press, (1981). Folio, orig. green cloth, d/j, cloth slipcase. Facs. of Angel's illuminated ms. English translation vol. in self-wrappers. * Tchana, Katrin. The Serpent Slayer. Boston: Little Brown, 2000. 1st ed. Illus. by Trina Schart Hyman. 4to, orig. color pictorial bds., d/j. Signed by Tchana & Hyman. Without poster. NF.