Charlie Ramsey oil on canvas, titledCharlie Ramsey oil on canvas, titled on back 'A Noisy Suburb on a summer’s morning'. Signed lower left Charlie Ramsey 1947. Image 17.75” x 24.5” Overall 21.25” x 28” Condition: very good CT Transfer Fee $10
MAISON RAMSEY ATTR. IRON & GLASS COCKTAILMAISON RAMSEY ATTR. IRON & GLASS COCKTAIL TABLE Maison Ramsey attributed modern gilt iron octagonal coffee / cocktail table with green-edge glass top, and double cabriole legs. 15.5" H x 68" W x 32" D.
ROYAL GEORGE III SATINWOOD, SYCAMORE,ROYAL GEORGE III SATINWOOD, SYCAMORE, THUYA AND MARQUETRY WORK BOXThe top opening to a compartmentalized interior, the underside of the top fitted with a conforming hinged panel centered by an oval patera with cross-cut book veneers within foliate and geometric borders and opening to red paper folio slots and a label inscribed This box was given by Princess Amelia / daughter of George III to her Goddaughter Lady Mary Amelia Grosvenor only daughter of Lord & Lady Westminster. She died young in 1814 to the great grief of her parents. The box was afterwards owned by Caroline Amelia Lady Leigh., the front of the case with a drawer opening to a compartmentalized interior, the sides with brass bail handles
8 ¾ x 14 ¼ x 11 in.
Exhibited: Grosvenor House Antiques Fair, Park Lane, London 10-20th June 1987. And Illustrated in Ramsey, L.G.G., The Concise Encyclopedia of Antiques, United States, Hawthorn Books, 1959, Volume 4, plate 45.
Condition
With keys. Minor wear, a few minor losses and veneer splits. Some wear to the interior. In good condition.Not withstanding 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.
IRVING RAMSEY WILES (AFTER). PortraitIRVING RAMSEY WILES (AFTER). Portrait of a Lady. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. From a New York, NY collection. Dimensions: 24" h x 20" w. Condition: Craquelure. Old repairs. Edge losses. Coating to verso canvas. Unframed. *Lot has been updated on 2/16/23.*
Irving Ramsey Wiles (1861-1948, NY)Irving Ramsey Wiles (1861-1948, NY) oil on panel of a cottage, signed lower left, verso is a painted scene with sailboats.
9.5" x 13.5" ss / 17" x 21" oa
Condition: See black light photo, tide line to upper left frame insert. Not examined out of frame.
Milne Ramsey (1847-1915, PA/NJ) oilMilne Ramsey (1847-1915, PA/NJ) oil on panel titled "Grazing" signed lower right and dated "9".
6.5" x 11.5" ss / 9.75" x 14.75" oa
Provenance: Chapellier Galleries, Inc. NY, NY to Thomas A. Campbell, Jr. & Mildred M. Campbell to their son Timothy John Campbell to the consignor.
Condition: See black light photo.
Milne Ramsey (1847-1915, PA/NJ) oilMilne Ramsey (1847-1915, PA/NJ) oil on panel titled "The Old Castle" signed lower right and dated '13. Reference: Fricklibrary.org
6" x 13" ss / 12.5" x 19" oa
Provenance: Chapellier Galleries, Inc. NY, NY to Thomas A. Campbell, Jr. & Mildred M. Campbell to their son Timothy John Campbell to the consignor.
Condition: See black light photo, not examined out of frame.
GEORGE III JAPANNED TALLCASE CLOCK,GEORGE III JAPANNED TALLCASE CLOCK, DIAL SIGNED HENRY OVERALL, RAMSEYWith brass and pewter dial.
6 ft. 10 in. x 20 1/4 in. x 9 1/4 in.
Condition
The hood with cracks, seam separation and one block off. Top blocks missing knops. One glass side panel loose. The Japanning deteriorated with craquelure at the front. Vestiges of a faded floral design on both sides. Seam separations, scattered cracks and nicks. Interior back with long vertical split with old repair, scattered holes where the clock was fixed to the wall. No pendulum, weights or winder.
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.
MILNE RAMSEY (AMERICAN, 1847-1915)MilneMILNE RAMSEY (AMERICAN, 1847-1915)Milne Ramsey (American, 1847-1915), "Old Willows", oil on panel, unsigned, "Chapellier Galleries Inc., New York, NY" label with artist and title en verso, 3 1/2 in. x 6 1/4 in., framed, overall 6 1/8 in. x 8 3/4 in. x 1 3/8 in. Provenance: The Estate of Caroline P. Ireland.
MILNE RAMSEY (AMERICAN, 1847-1915)MilneMILNE RAMSEY (AMERICAN, 1847-1915)Milne Ramsey (American, 1847-1915), "Pasture Land", oil on panel, signed lower right, inscribed en verso, "Chapellier Galleries Inc., New York, NY" label with artist and title and "Coe Kerr Gallery Inc., New York, NY" label on backing board, 4 3/4 in. x 7 1/2 in., framed, overall 7 5/8 in. x 10 1/2 in. x 1 3/8 in. Provenance: The Estate of Caroline P. Ireland.
IRVING R. WILES WATERCOLOR, LAKESIDEIRVING R. WILES WATERCOLOR, LAKESIDE COTTAGE. Irving Ramsey Wiles (1861-1948) watercolor on paper, lake scene with a rowboat and a white painted cottage, with dazzling reflections in water and purple highlights, signed lower right, Irving R Wiles. Image 9.25” x 13”, Overall under glass 20.5” x 25”.
VICTORIA P.H. RAMSAY (1886-1974) BRITISHVictoriaVICTORIA P.H. RAMSAY (1886-1974) BRITISHVictoria Patricia Helena Ramsay, "Jungle Hut, Ceylon", gouache, New England Art Club label verso showing the name of Lady Ramsay and her address at Clarence House, St James’s, S.W, 8" x 8.5". Provenance: Enid Strathearn Hendrie Owen (1888-1968) longtime friend of Patricia Ramsey and member of the consigning family. HRH Patricia of Connaught was the younger daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, the third son of Queen Victoria. Her mother was Princess
Louise Margaret of Prussia. Informally known as Patsy, she was christened Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth. She resided in Canada with her father, the Duke of Connaught during his term as Governor General of Canada.
VICTORIA P.H. RAMSAY (1886-1974) BRITISHVictoriaVICTORIA P.H. RAMSAY (1886-1974) BRITISHVictoria Patricia Helena Ramsay, "Trincomalee, Ceylon", gouache, New England Art Club label verso showing the name of Lady Ramsay & her address at Clarence House, St James’s, S.W, 8" x 8.5". Provenance: Enid Strathearn Hendrie Owen (1888-1968) longtime friend of Patricia Ramsey and member of the consigning family. HRH Patricia of Connaught was the younger daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, the third son of Queen Victoria. Her mother was Princess
Louise Margaret of Prussia. Informally known as Patsy. She was christened Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth. She resided in Canada with her father, the Duke of Connaught during his term as Governor General of Canada.
VICTORIA P.H. RAMSAY (1886-1974) BRITISHVictoriaVICTORIA P.H. RAMSAY (1886-1974) BRITISHVictoria Patricia Helena Ramsay, "Autumn Effect-Azaleas, at Ribsden Holt", gouache, dedication and full signature verso, dated 1949, 8" x 8.5". Provenance: Enid Strathearn Hendrie Owen (1888-1968) long time friend of Patricia Ramsey & member of the consigning family.
HRH Patricia of Connaught was the younger daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, the third son of Queen Victoria. Her mother was Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia. Informally known as Patsy, she was christened Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth. She resided in Canada with her father, the Duke of Connaught during his term as Governor General of Canada.
JOHN RAMSEY (1858-1934) GOLDEN PLOVERAJOHN RAMSEY (1858-1934) GOLDEN PLOVERA Golden Plover by John Ramsey (1858-1934), Summerside Prince Edward Island, in colourful overpaint. Some tail damage and the beak has been replaced. Circa 1910. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Pluvier doré de John Ramsey (1858-1934), Summerside Île-du-Prince-Édouard, vieil sur-peinture polychrome. Petit dommage à la queue et bec remplacé. Circa 1910. Collection Allio.
OBJETS DE VERTU, PILL & TRINKET BOXESThreeOBJETS DE VERTU, PILL & TRINKET BOXESThree objets de vertu consisting of: a late 19th century continental agate mounted ormolu pill box measuring .75" h x 2.25" w x 1" d, an early 20th century tri-angular shaped British sterling silver & enamelled pill box measuring .5" h x 1.5" w x 1.5" d, together with an early 20th century oblong shaped silver plated trinket box with a natural material panelled lid centred by a carved cameo, the interior inscribed 'To Enid with Best Love, Patricia Ramsay, Xmas 1922', measuring 1.25" h x 5.75" w x 2.25"d. Provenance: Enid Strathearn Hendrie Owen (1888-1968) long-time friend of Patricia Ramsey & member of the consigning family. HRH Patricia of Connaught was the younger daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, the third son of Queen Victoria. Her mother was Princess
Louise Margaret of Prussia. Informally known as Patsy, she was christened Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth. She resided in Canada with her father, the Duke of Connaught during his term as Governor General of Canada. CITES rules may apply.
Irving Ramsey Wiles (American/New York,Irving Ramsey Wiles (American/New York, 1861-1948) \"Hanging Clothes\", graphite on paper, sight 7\" x 5-1/2\", retains \"Chapellier Galleries, NY\" label en verso. Glazed, matted and framed. Provenance: The estates of David and Eula Wintermann. Accompanied by the original bill of sale from Chapellier Galleries, Inc., New York, dated January 5, 1968.
Ramstonev Cooperative (Charles Ramsey,Ramstonev Cooperative (Charles Ramsey, Louis Stone, Charles Evans). Blue Geometric. watercolor on paper. 16¾ h × 23? w in. result: $438. estimate: $700–900. Stamped signature to lower right ‘Ramstonev’.
Ramstonev Cooperative (Charles Ramsey,Ramstonev Cooperative (Charles Ramsey, Louis Stone, Charles Evans). Orange and Black Composition. pastel on paper. 22 h × 14¼ w in. result: $459. estimate: $700–900. Stamped signature to lower right ‘Ramstonev’.
J. R. CONNER OIL ON CANVAS - DOYLESTOWNJ. R. CONNER OIL ON CANVAS - DOYLESTOWN HOUSES.J. R. Conner Oil on Canvas Painting Titled Doylestown Houses. John Ramsey Conner (American, 1869-1952). Image 19-3/4" x 23-3/4"; in a painted molded frame, 23" x 27-1/4" overall. Condition: : Very good.
Condition:
Condition: : Very good.
DAGA RAMSEY (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY)DAGA RAMSEY (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY) SERIGRAPH ON PAPER...DESCRIPTION: A limited edition color serigraph, Titled lower left in pencil "Magnetic Hill", numbered "5/10" and signed lower right "Daga Ramsey" Framed under glass. Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Fl. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: Image H. 27" x W. 22" , Overall H. 22.75" x W. 27.5" 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.
DAGA RAMSEY (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY)DAGA RAMSEY (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY) SERIGRAPH ON PAPER...DESCRIPTION: A limited edition color serigraph, Titled lower left in pencil "The Great Divide", numbered "11/20" and signed lower right "Daga Ramsey" Framed under glass. Provenance: Private Collection, Miami, Fl. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: Image H. 25.75" x W. 19" , Overall H. 40.75" x W. 30.75" 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.
EARLY KNOX CO. DOCUMENT ARCHIVE RELATINGEARLY KNOX CO. DOCUMENT ARCHIVE RELATING TO STOCKLEY DO...Late 18th and early 19th century Knox County, Tennessee document archive relating to Stockley Donelson (1752 - 1805), brother of Rachel Donelson (wife of President Andrew Jackson) and other related documents. Total 8 items. Stockley was a land speculator in Tennessee and was appointed in 1784 as the land surveyor for Western lands by the North Carolina legislature. He held offices for the State of Franklin, served on council for the territorial government, and appointed Lt. Colonel of the Hawkins Co. militia in 1790 (Papers of Andrew Jackson: 1770-1803). 1st item - 18th century indenture between Stockley Donelson of Knox Co. and Thomas Mophine (sp?) of Sullivan Co., TN for 640 acres in Knox County. Signed by Stockley Donelson in 1798, David Campbell, and Samuel Ramsey in 1804. Note: David Campbell (1750-1812) was a politician and judge who was a member of the North Carolina state assembly, a leader in the State of Franklin, and a judge in the North Carolina Superior Court, Southwest Territory, and state of Tennessee. 2nd item - 1798 receipt for payment of "thirty pounds in horses from Wm. Peterson for a tract of land". Signed Stockley Donelson 16 July 1798 and Thomas A. Clarke. 3rd item - 1791 Financial bond for Stockley Donelson "of Hawkins County in the territory of the United States South of the River Ohio" to William Peterson for 200 pounds regarding a tract of land for 300 acres. Signed Stockley Donelson, W. Mynatt and R. Mynatt. 4th item - 1799 agreement between Richard and George Mynatt and William Peterson concerning a conditional property line. Signed Stockley Donelson. Also includes signature of John Sawyer (Col.). Verso signatures Knox County, State of Tennessee include Charles McClung and J.G.M. Ramsey (year 1825). 5th item - 1805 relinquishment of right, title, and interest to 300 acres of land William Peterson claimed under title from John Hackett as attorney for Stockley Donelson. Signed Tho. Hopkins, John Dowler, Joseph Johnson. 6th item - Correspondence note relating to Stockley Donelson, "Do you know whether the sale of the land was made to Peterson by Donelson himself or by Hacket his attorney--- Do you know why Donelson did not make the deed and why it was left to Hacket to make --- Did you understand from Donelson that Hacket had authority to make the conveyance?'. 7th item - 1799 Knox county tax receipt for Will Peterson and Saml. Sharps. 8th item - Knox County land indenture pertaining to Absalom Rutherford selling 125 acres of land to Isaac Burk for five hundred dollars. Signed by John Sawyers Senior, John Sawyers Junior, William Rose, and Absalom Rutherford. Absalom Rutherford (1763-1843). Rutherford enlisted under Capt William Bentley in Wythe Co. VA during the Revolutionary War and participated at the battles of Guilford Courthouse, wounded at Camden, Ninety-Six, and Eutaw Springs. He was discharged at Yorktown, VA. John Sawyers Senior - Colonel John Sawyers (1745-1831) - Sawyers was a Captain under Colonel Isaac Shelby at the Battle of King's Mountain and also served at the Battle of Point Pleasant. He was considered one of the wealthiest men of Knox county and was appointed as a Knox Co. Justice of the Peace by Governor William Blount. Pages measure 2" x 8" to 8 1/4" x 13 1/2". Provenance: Descended through the family of Revolutionary War soldier, Colonel John Sawyers.
Condition:
Toning, some old stains, fold lines on all documents. Item 1 with separation at a couple of folds. Item 3 with separations of fold lines for lower half with a couple of holes.
EARLY KNOX CO., TN DOCUMENT ARCHIVEEARLY KNOX CO., TN DOCUMENT ARCHIVE RELATING TO TN MILI...Grouping of early Knox County, Tennessee documents relating to the Militia, and Revolutionary War soldier signed deeds from Knox County, Governor Willie Blount signed land grant, and other documents signed by historical Knox County individuals from the early 19th century. 1st item - 1810 Signed Tennessee Governor Willie Blount (1768-1835) land grant awarding 300 acres to Nathaniel & Thomas Graham in Knox County, TN. Willie Blount's half brother was William Blount. He was elected as one of the judges of the Superior Court of Law and Equity in 1796. Blount was elected to the 7th Tennessee General Assembly in 1807 and served until he was elected Governor in 1809. He was re-elected in 1811 and 1813. Blount ran for Governor later in 1827, but was defeated by Samuel Houston. 2nd item - Settlement account for the 10th regiment of the Tennessee Militia. Beginning date of December 1812 and ending May of 1814. The header reads, "John McMillan (?sp) Judge Advocate". Listings include dates and entries. Sample entries "1813 April the 7th attended drill and batallion muster at Con. Ramseys $3", "1814 January 13th Notifying the officers of the tenth Regiment to attend at John Caines to hold Court marshal to try the deliquents that did not attend the rundivuse at Camp Williams the 10 Day of January". 3rd item - Tennessee Militia document dated March 1815, Camp Pleasant - James Reynolds a private in Capt. Prices Co. of mounted volunteers is order to return home in consequence of his bad health and will report himself to his commanding officer when he returns to the State of Tennessee and Henry Clear(sp?) is directed to accompany him home to take car of him. By order, ??illeg. Adj." 4th item - Tennessee Militia document dated 1805 of a Captain Jones (?sp) leveling fines of one dollar and fifty cents for the following men being unarmed at a company muster on March 30th, 1805 - John Smith, Benjamin Deewit, English Crawford, Peterson, Peter Holland, and John Kirk. 5th & 6th item - Two 1822 Knoxville Register newspapers - May 21, 1822 and May 28, 1822. The May 21, 1822 issue contains a long article on an Army nominations from the U. S. Senate. Mr. Williams of Tennessee from the Committee of Military Affairs is referenced. The May 28, 1822 contains a lengthy article on the act for establishing a territorial government in Florida. Each newspaper 4 pages. 7th item - Flag of the Union, Henry Clay of KY newspaper published Knoxville, TN August 1, 1844. The content is for the "advancement and the permanent establishmnet of the great principles advocated by the Whig party...". 4 pages.
Condition:
Toning, some old stains, fold lines on all documents. The May 28th, 1822 Knoxville Register has losses to the middle crease at the top margin from insect damage. Both Knoxville Registers with minor holes from insect damage.
EARLY MILITARY SWORD OF ALEXANDER MICMILLAN,EARLY MILITARY SWORD OF ALEXANDER MICMILLAN, TENNESSEEEarly military sword with the leather scabbard, descended from the family of Alexander McMillan, Knox County, Tennessee. War of 1812 or earlier sword and scabbard with the saber having an eagle pommel, pierced and engraved guard, ribbed bone grip, the ricasso unmarked and false blade side marked with a "Z", the blade with foliate leaves and vines with flowers. An American shield is faintly visible on one side of the blade.The leather scabbard retains the original brass hardware and ring, sewn leather seam. 35" length of sword. Note: Alexander McMillan (1749-1837) was one of the first settlers in Knox County in 1783 with Robert Love, Francis Ramsey, and James White. He settled in the Strawberry Plains area of Knox County. Born in County Derry, Ireland in 1749, he immigrated to America in 1775 and joined the Continental Army shortly after arriving. He fought in Quebec and the Battle of King's Mountain in South Carolina. During the War of 1812, McMillan participated in the Battle of New Orleans as a sergeant under Colonel Edwin Booth of the East Tennessee Militia. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection.
Condition:
Sword blade with pitting mid-blade, bone grip loose, brass hardware on scabbard loose, the brass drag tip lost.
15 LOUISVILLE, KY COIN SILVER SPOONS1515 LOUISVILLE, KY COIN SILVER SPOONS15 coin silver spoons with fiddle handles, retailed in Louisville, KY. Includes 5 dessert spoons and 1 teaspoon with incuse marks S.W. Warriner (working Louisville circa 1845-1864), monogrammed F.M.M.; 4 dessert spoons with incuse marks Jas. P. Barnes Louisville (working circa 1850-1880) monogrammed Platt, and 4 tablespoons with incuse marks P.W. Ramsey (working Lousville, circa 1855), monogrammed Bates.
Condition:
Very good condition with scattered light dents (mostly to tablespoons) and scratches.
WHITE JADE RUYI SCEPTER, QINGChineseWHITE JADE RUYI SCEPTER, QINGChinese inlaid rosewood and white jade Ruyi scepter; the rosewood frame inlaid with silver wire decoration of flowers, and inset with three white jade plaques of graduated size, each profusely carved with landscape and figural scenes. Provenance: collection of Gilbert Fox of Nashville, acquired in 1972 from Chinese Arts & Crafts Ltd., Hong Kong (original receipt retained, along with 1972 certificate of antiquity from the Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association, both of which will be furnished to the winning bidder). A copy of a 1973 appraisal by Allain Ramsey, Member of the Appraisers Association of America, also accompanies this lot; it states that the white jade plaques depict the life and work of a famous Chinese poet and were carved during the Kang Hsu period (1690-1712) and attributes the inlaid rosewood scepter to the late Chia Ch'ing or early Tau Kuang period (1790-1840). 21-1/4"L. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Overall very good condition with a few minor natural imperfections to jade, some tiny light abrasions to rosewood.
ASSORTED KENTUCKY COIN SILVER FLATWARE19ASSORTED KENTUCKY COIN SILVER FLATWARE19 pcs coin silver flatware, most Kentucky. 1 Gravy ladle with Fiddle Swell pattern handle marked E & D Kinsey in Rectangle, monogrammed GWR; 6 dessert spoons with fiddle swell handles, incuse marks Ramsey & Bro. Louisville, monogram LG; 1 tablespoon with fiddle tipt handle, incuse mark W.W. Washburn & Co. with pseudo hallmarks, NFC monogram; 4 teaspoons with fiddle tipt handles, incuse mark H H Hudson, Louisville, monogram EJR; and 1 teaspoon with fiddle swell handle with incuse mark H. Terlau monogrammed MAMcG. Also included are 6 teaspoons with fiddle handles, marked J & J Hall in rectangles (unidentified mark), no monograms. 14.33 oz troy combined weight. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Minor wear to top of tablespoon, some spoons have scattered small dents to bowls. Overall good condition.
RAMSEY'S ANNALS OF TENNESSEE 1853 CHARLESTONRAMSEY'S ANNALS OF TENNESSEE 1853 CHARLESTON INC. MAPRamsey, J. G. M. The Annals of Tennessee to the end of the Eighteenth Century: Comprising its Settlement, as the Watauga Association, from 1796 to 1777; a Part of North-Carolina, from 1777 to 1784; the State of Franklin, from 1784 to 1788; a Part of North Carolina, from 1788 to 1790; the Territory of the U. States, south of the Ohio, from 1790 to 1796; the State of Tennessee, from 1796 to 1800. Charleston: John Russell, 1853. Viii, 744pp. Includes folding map and plan. Book - 9 3/8" H x 6 1/8" W x 2 1/4" D. Map - 8 7/8" H x 18 1/8" W. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Rebound in 20th century in full leather with stamped boards, new leather label, and new endpapers. Original pages toned with some foxing and some dampstaining of varying degrees. Map has some dampstaining.
TN CIVIL WAR BROADSIDE, PAMPHLET, LETTERThreeTN CIVIL WAR BROADSIDE, PAMPHLET, LETTERThree (3) Civil War era documents, including a Tennessee 1865 Franchise Act broadside, Civil War Surgeon letter from Nashville, and an 1858 slavery related pamphlet. 1st item: Broadside copy of "An Act to Limit the Elective Franchise", William Heiskell, Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, Samuel Ramsey Rodgers, Speaker of the Tennessee Senate, passed June 5th, 1865. The act barred ex-Confederates from voting for 15 years, with ex-Confederates defined under Section II as "all persons who are or shall have been civil or diplomatic officers or agents of the so-called Confederate States of America, or who have left judicial stations under the United States or the States of Tennessee, to aid in any way in the existing or recent rebellion against the authority of the United States, or who have been military or naval officers of the so-called Confederate States above the rank of Captain in the army of Lieutenant in the navy, or who have left seats in the United States Congress, or seats in the Legislature of the State of Tennessee to aid said rebellion, or have resigned commissions in the army or navy of the United States and afterwards have voluntarily given aid to said rebellion, or persons who have engaged in any way in treating otherwise than lawfully as prisoners of war persons found in United States service as officers, soldiers, seamen, or in other capacities, or persons who have been or are absentees from the United States for the purpose of aiding the rebellion, or persons who held pretended offices under the government of States in insurrection against the United States, or persons who left their homes within jurisdiction and protection of the United States, or fled before the approach of the National forces and passed beyond the Federal military lines into the so-called Confederate States for the purpose of aiding the rebellion, shall be denied and refused the privilege of the elective franchise in this States, for the term of fifteen years, from and after the passage of this act". Housed in a plastic sleeve. 2nd item: Civil War era letter written by Doctor John G. Brown, a Surgeon in the 4th Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, Union Army, written from Head quarters Detach...Edgefield [East Nashville] TN and dated Feb 1st 1865 and addressed to his brothers Charles and William Brown. He writes "Dear brothers, I take this opportunity of writing to you to let you know where I am and how I am...I have only a small detachment of men here of sick and convalescent. The main part of the regiment is at East Port Miss. where our front is at the present. How long I will remain here I do not know [I] have been expecting orders to join the regiment any day. I have not been able to learn anything very definite from upper echelon since General Burnbridge's expedition though from what I am able to guess the Rebels have no regular force nearer than Bristol our front is at Strawberry Plains and the country between is infested with scouting parties and guerrillas killing a good many of the citizens at there [sic] homes...I recon [sic] the Copperheads have all gone into their holes not to return since they see the people have sustained Lincoln and the War. I hope he puts a collar around there [sic] necks before long and bring[s] [them] into the Army...I do not know but think a rigorous campaign with Sherman's destruction of South Carolina will make the Rebels willing to make peace at any terms if they do not they will not only lose their Negros [sic] but their lands and lives for the government is determined to conquer if it become necessary exterminate every rebel in the land...". Housed in a plastic sleeve with typed transcription. 3rd item: Slavery related Pamphlet, "The Kansas Question", Speech of Hon. Thomas S. Bocock of Virginia, House of Representatives, March 8, 1858. Speaking out against the refusal to admit Kansas into the Union under the Lecompton Constitution, the second constitution drafted for Kansas Territory that permitted slavery, excluded free African Americans from living in Kansas, and allowed only male citizens of the United States to vote, Bocock states "I do not know what will be the effect of a refusal to admit Kansas under the Lecompton constitution. I am not authorized to speak the views of Virginia...But I will say this... although hand join in hand to prevent, the destiny of Virginia, for once and for all, for now and forever, is indissolubly united with that of her sister States of the South". Housed in a plastic sleeve. American, mid 19th century. Provenance: all acquired from the estate of Harry Brown of Western Greene County, Tennessee. See other related lots to the Brown family, lots 539 and 570. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Minute foxing spots, scattered on surface of sheet. Toning lines along sheet creases. Paper tears, largest 3/4", edges of sheet. 2nd item: Areas of toning, largest 3 1/2", surface of sheet. Paper tears, largest 1 3/4", creases and edges of sheet. 3rd item: Areas of water damage, largest 4 1/2", surface of sheet. Areas of insect damage, largest 1 1/8", surface of sheet. 7 1/2" tear along paper crease.
19 PCS LOUISVILLE KY COIN SILVER INC.19 PCS LOUISVILLE KY COIN SILVER INC. LADLES17 coin silver spoons and 2 coin silver ladles with marks attributed to Louisville, Kentucky silversmiths Evans C. Beard (working prior to 1824-1831), Abner Reeves (working 1832-1828), Richard Ewing Smith (working 1821-1848) and Milton and P.W. Ramsey (Milton Ramsey worked in Louisville prior to 1855 until at least 1878 and in partnership with his brother P.W. Ramsey from 1855-58; P.W. Ramsey's solo working dates are unknown). Includes 1 condiment ladle 4 5/8" L marked BEARD in serrated rectangle; 1 gravy ladle, 6 3/8" L, marked RE SMITH in rectangle; 3 tablespoons marked REEVES in rectangle; 6 tablespoons and 1 dessert spoon marked M.C. RAMSEY, 3 tablespoons marked RAMSEY, 2 tablespoons plus 1 dessert spoon marked RAMSEY & BRO., and 1 teaspoon marked PW RAMSEY. Various monograms. Teaspoons and tablespoons ranging in size from 6" to 8 1/2" L. Combined weight: 20.34 oz troy.
The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Condition:
A few items with small dents to bowls, overall all items very good condition.
PILOT HOUSE SHIP WEATHERVANEVintagePILOT HOUSE SHIP WEATHERVANEVintage carved and painted wood and copper weathervane of a ship, base signed #3 PILOT HOUSE, EX PILOT HOUSE , RAMSEY, ISLE OF MAN C. 1910. 26 x 37 inches overall on the 11 in base.
GROUP TEN ORIENTAL RUG REFERENCE BOOKS/PAMPHLETSComprising:GROUP TEN ORIENTAL RUG REFERENCE BOOKS/PAMPHLETSComprising: Islamic Carpets, Joseph McMullen, 1965 by Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., Printed in Germany Signed by Joe McMullan. The rugs published in this catalogue are from Joseph McMullan’s collection in New York and were pledged to be given to each institution printed on each piece, there are beautiful color prints and some large file out prints of the rugs. It is a hard cover book , the size is about 9 1/2†x 12 1/4â€Â. The condition is gently used . Along with thisfabulous book is a group of pamphlets: The Hajji Baba Rug, September 30, 1933 by Joseph V. McMullan. This was originally hand written and then in 1973 the Club put it in this printed form; Joseph McMullan“ Recalled With Delightâ€Â, From atalk given by John Ramsey Much 1973 to the Textile Museum printed by the Hajji Baba Club of New York, 1973; A Skein Through Time , Carpets from the Collections of Members of the Hajji Baba Club,. Eighth International Conference on Oriental Rugs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1996; Oriental Rug Review Volume 14; The Textile Museum Journal, 1993-1994; Turkiyemiz.; Turkish Rugs, The Washington Hajji Baba, The textile Museum, Washington DC 1968;
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.
IMPORTANT SIGNED ORIENTAL RUG REFERENCEIMPORTANT SIGNED ORIENTAL RUG REFERENCE BOOKIslamic Carpets, Joseph McMullen, printed 1965 by Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., and signed by Joseph McMullan and depicting his private collection in New York. It is a hard cover book, no dust cover, thesize is about 9 1/2” x 12 1/4”. The condition is gently used . Offered also are a group of pamphlets: The Hajji Baba Rug, September 30, 1933 by Joseph V. McMullan. This was originally hand written and then in 1973 theClub put it in this printed form; Joseph McMullan“ Recalled With Delight”, From a talk given by John Ramsey March 1973 to the Textile Museum printed by the Hajji Baba Club of New York, 1973; A Skein Through Time ,Carpets from the Collections of Members of the Hajji Baba Club,. Eighth International Conference on Oriental Rugs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1996; Oriental Rug Review Volume 14; The Textile Museum Journal,1993-1994; Turkiyemiz.; Turkish Rugs, The Washington Hajji Baba, The Textile Museum, Washington DC 1968; Afghanistan A Timeless History. Copyright 2002 the Museum of Fine Art Houston; Three
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.
DOUGLAS FLACKMAN OIL ON LINEN "SKIFFDOUGLAS FLACKMAN OIL ON LINEN "SKIFF IN ROSA RUGOSA BED...Douglas Flackman (American b. 1957) Oil on Linen "Skiff in Rosa Rugosa Bed" , signed lower right Douglas Flackman, in molded gold leaf frame
12 in. x 16 in. Framed 18 in. x 22 in.
Douglas Flackman was born in Ramsey, NJ, in 1957 and studied for four years under the mentoring of Arthur Maynard of Art Students League. He has lived in Vermont and Arizona, and paints wherever he travels...Nantucket being a current favorite! He has shown in the Salmagundi Club and most major shows on the East Coast, and counts Sargent, Arthur Maynard, and Frank Vincent DuMond among his many influences. His scenes of Sedona provide a beautiful, accurate record of the breathtakingly beautiful landscape there.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
DOUGLAS FLACKMAN OIL ON LINEN "SUNFLOWERSDOUGLAS FLACKMAN OIL ON LINEN "SUNFLOWERS AND CROCK STI...Douglas Flackman (American b. 1957) Oil on Linen "Sunflowers and Crock Still Life" , signed lower right Douglas Flackman, 2002, in molded gilt frame
13.5 in. x 17.5 in. Framed 21 in x 25 in.
Douglas Flackman was born in Ramsey, NJ, in 1957 and studied for four years under the mentoring of Arthur Maynard of Art Students League. He has lived in Vermont and Arizona, and paints wherever he travels, Nantucket being a current favorite! He has shown in the Salmagundi Club and most major shows on the East Coast, and counts Sargent, Arthur Maynard, and Frank Vincent DuMond among his many influences. His scenes of Sedona provide a beautiful, accurate record of the breathtakingly beautiful landscape there.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.