A few examples of appraisal values for
RODGER

• English Silver Plated and Mother-of-Pearl
  English Silver Plated and Mother-of-Pearl Dessert Flatware, Joseph Rodgers & Sons Ltd., early 20th century comprising 12 pieces, contained in a fitted case knife length 8 in — 20.4 cm
• A silver lancet case, early 19th c 
  A silver lancet case, early 19th c  with reeded borders, disguised push piece, 63mm h, unmarked, a tortoiseshell lancet by Evans, London, 12.5dwts and a George III silver lancet case,  engraved with initials GW and a crest, 65mm h, maker's mark rubbed, London 1807 and two tortoiseshell lancets, one by Rodgers Cutlers to His Majesty, the other by J Ellis & Son, 16.5dwts More Information Light dents and wear consistent with age, lid closing tightly shut
• A set of six Art Nouveau  silver coffee
  A set of six Art Nouveau  silver coffee spoons and pair of sugar tongs, by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield 1916 and 1917, cased, 3ozs 12dwts More Information Good condition
• RAYMOND NEILSON "PORTRAIT OF A LADY"
  RAYMOND NEILSON "PORTRAIT OF A LADY" OIL ON PANEL Raymond Perry Rodgers Neilson (American 1881-1964), "Portrait of a Lady," oil on panel, signed lower right: "R. Neilson," depicting an elegant and richly dressed woman, the figure reclining on daybed while lost in thought contemplating an objet d'art. Image: 9.25" H x 7.25" W; frame: 19.75" H x 17.75" W x 3" D.
• CAST IRON NAUTICAL ANCHOR MOTIF ANDIRONS,
  CAST IRON NAUTICAL ANCHOR MOTIF ANDIRONS, PAIR Pair of cast iron andirons of Nautical interest, modeled as two Rodger's anchors, with adjustable "fire dog" billet bars. 18? H x 12.5? W x 15? D
• JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS STERLING & ENAMEL
  JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS STERLING & ENAMEL BOX Joseph Rodgers & Sons sterling silver oval dresser box, with purple guilloch? enamel hinged lid, Sheffield, England, circa 1910, hallmarked. .75" H x 3.875" W x 1.5" D. Approx: 2.61 ozt inclusive.
• SILVER. ASSORTED GROUPING OF STERLING
  SILVER. ASSORTED GROUPING OF STERLING AND ENGLISH Silver Flatware and Hollowware. Including a cased set of English silver salt cellars and spoons comprised of (4) salt cellars, (2) cobalt blue glass inserts, and (4) salt spoons with a city marks of Birmingham, maker's marks of Elkington & Co Ltd., and date letters of 1890,1891, and 1893; a cased set of (6) English silver demitasse spoons - with a city stamp of Sheffield, maker's mark of Joseph Rodgers & Sons, and a date letter of 1905; (12) Gorham retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co. Luxembourg sterling gold plated and enamel orange spoons - approx. 5 3/4" in length; (2) Tiffany & Co. Olympian sterling demitasse spoons; (3) Tiffany & Co. English King sterling demitasse spoons; (2) Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum sterling demitasse spoons; (2) Tiffany & Co. Audubon sterling demitasse spoons; (1) Tiffany & Co. Palmette sterling demitasse spoon; and(1) Tiffany & Co. American Garden sterling demitasse spoon. Total approx. weight of all sterling items is 16.52 troy oz (gross), and the total approx. weight of English silver is 7.81 troy oz (gross). Dimensions: Gorham orange spoons measure approx. 5 3/4" in length. Condition: Good with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. One cobalt blue glass insert exhibits a chip. Gorham orange spoons exhibit loss to plating and enamel.
• RODGERS SIGNED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A
  RODGERS SIGNED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A BUFFALO. Signed on the base. From a Baldwin Long Island, NY estate. Dimensions: 8.5" h x 13" w Condition: Good, dusty.
• WALLACE STERLING FLATWARE SERVICEWallace
  WALLACE STERLING FLATWARE SERVICEWallace Sterling Flatware Service, "Rose Point" pattern; comprising 23 hollow handle dinner knives with stainless blades (9 1/8 in.); 13 cocktail/seafood forks (5 5/8 in.); two tablespoons (8 3/8 in.); one serving fork (8 in.); three forks (7 5/8 in.); 22 forks (7 in.); 20 salad forks (6 3/8 in.); 22 teaspoons (6 in.); nine spoons (7 1/8 in.); six round bowl soup spoons (5 7/8 in.); 13 iced tea spoons (7 1/2 in.); 11 flat butter knives (5 1/2 in.); three hollow handle butter knives with stainless blades (6 1/8 in.); two cream ladles (5 1/2 in.); one gravy ladle (6 1/8 in.); one sugar spoon (6 1/8 in.); one jelly serving spoon (6 1/4 in.); two small steak carving forks with stainless prongs (8 7/8 in.); two small steak carving knives (one 10 3/8 in., the other 10 1/2 in.); together with a Wallace Grand Baroque gravy ladle (5 7/8 in.), a W.M. Rodgers silverplate pierced cake knife, and an English silverplate demitasse spoon Dimensions: approximately 4393 grams total (weighable sterling only) Condition:
• A copy in unusually good condition for
  A copy in unusually good condition for its age of The English Governess At The Siamese Court (Boston, 1870) by Anna Harriette Leonowens (1831-1915). This memoir was the basis for Margaret Landon's 20th century novel Anna and the King of Siam, which in turn was the basis for the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical The King And I. This copy, bound in the original publisher's green cloth with gold lettering on spine and cover, seems to be a rare edition published by Fields, Osgood & Co. of Boston. Most American copies appear to have been published in Philadelphia. Slight foxing to frontispiece, tissue and title page.
• A 19TH CENTURY CHRISTOPHER DRESSER SILVER
  A 19TH CENTURY CHRISTOPHER DRESSER SILVER PLATE WATER JUG. BY JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS.HEIGHT - 20CM
• JOHN RODGERS "CHECKERS UP THE HILL"
  JOHN RODGERS "CHECKERS UP THE HILL" PLASTER FIGURAL GROUP signed "John Rodgers" and titled along the base, ht. 20, wd. 19 in.
• MARJORIE RODGERS (BRITISH, B. 1927)
  MARJORIE RODGERS (BRITISH, B. 1927) Worcester China; Old Minton Breakfast Cups; Stitched Ware a set of three, each signed with initials 'MR' (lower right), one dated '1951', another dated '195-'; each titled and inscribed with artist's name and address on old labels (attached to the backboards) watercolour and bodycolour on paper one 8.5 x 7cm; one oval 9 x 7.5cm; the other circular 7cm diameter (3) Provenance Wilfred Billinghame, MD of Amoa Chemical Company, Hinckley; Thence by family descent
• A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO ALEX FORRESTER
  A MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO ALEX FORRESTER FARQUHARSON Alexander was a Private (73587) in the Royal Army Medical Corps; he died of wounds on the 21st of September 1917. Son of Mrs Farquharson and the late John Rodger Farquharson, of Lauriston Castle Gardens, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh. Native of Kinfauns, Perthshire.
• Guy Rodgers Manhattan Day Bed Sofa Couch.
  Guy Rodgers Manhattan Day Bed Sofa Couch. Back Rotates to make large sleeping surface. Dimensions: H: 30 inches: W: 79 inches: D: 36 inches - Seat Height: 14 inches --- Condition: Light wear. Additional Message: We offer curbside delivery to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the last auction day at reasonable rates ($125 minimum stop charge). Tentative date June 21, 2023. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
• Edwardian Silver Oblong Cake Basket,
  Edwardian Silver Oblong Cake Basket, Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield, early 20th century length 12.4 in — 31.5 cm; height 9.8 in — 25 cm
• English Silver Cream Jug and Bowl, Charles
  English Silver Cream Jug and Bowl, Charles Boyton II, and Joseph Rodgers & Sons, London and Sheffield, 1893/1915 jug height 4.1 in — 10.4 cm
• EIGHT SCANDINAVIAN HUNTING KNIVESMid
  EIGHT SCANDINAVIAN HUNTING KNIVESMid 20th century, all fashioned with steel blades and mixed material handles, all fitted with sheath, different conditions noted, and ranging in overall size from 8 3/4" long to 9 1/2" long (sheathed). Including, B. Knudsen Trondheim (sheath etched NORGE), William Rodgers and Epik Frost.
• ANGLO INDIAN PARADE STERLING SWORD BELT
  ANGLO INDIAN PARADE STERLING SWORD BELT AND CARTRIDGE SLING BUCKLE An elaborate Anglo Indian parade sterling mounted woven silver wire threaded sword belt en suite with a cartridge sling buckle and a short William Rodgers sword with a carved hilt and engraved silvered metal hilt, Indian Hydeuabad Contingent Cavalry, mounts circa 1900, length, including the buckle 40.5"l, sword 19"l, Provenance: The Holt Military Museum, Lafayette, CA
• PLASTER RELIEF BUST OF A GENTLEMAN WALL
  PLASTER RELIEF BUST OF A GENTLEMAN WALL PLAQUE.19th Century Plaster of Paris Relief Bust of a Gentleman Wall Plaque. Mounted in a circular walnut shadow box frame. Labeled on back "Rodgers Galleries, Alexandria, VA". 29" diam. Good with minor losses and some mildew stains. Condition: Good with minor losses and some mildew stains.
• GAIL RODGERS "ANDY WARHOL" SILKSCREEN
  GAIL RODGERS "ANDY WARHOL" SILKSCREEN ON CANVASDESCRIPTION: Gail Rodgers "Andy Warhol" Silkscreen on Canvas with inscription "Art is what you can get away with". Signed. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. CIRCA: 2013. ORIGIN: USA. DIMENSIONS: H: 28" W: 40". CONDITION: Good 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.
• GAIL RODGERS "ANDY WARHOL" SILKSCREEN
  GAIL RODGERS "ANDY WARHOL" SILKSCREEN ON CANVASDESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION: Gail Rodgers "Andy Warhol" Silkscreen on Canvas with inscription "Art is what you can get away with". Signed. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. CIRCA: 2013. ORIGIN: USA. DIMENSIONS: H: 28" W: 40". CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• BASEBALL THEMED BOOK, GLORY OF THEIR
  BASEBALL THEMED BOOK, GLORY OF THEIR TIMESBaseball themed book titled "The Glory of Their Times: The Story Of The Early Days Of Baseball Told By The Men Who Played It", compiled and edited by Lawrence Ritter. Book recalls the personal stories of baseball players from the early 20th century. Front and back of book with numerous player autographs (Late 1950's & Early 1960's) from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers including: Dock Ellis, Bob Oliver, Andre Rodgers, Bill Knock, Woodie Fryman, Alex Grammis, Jim Price, Harry Walker, Bill Mazeraski, Bob Robertson, Joe Schultz, Jesse Gandler, Roberto Clemente, Dick Schofield, Bill Landis, Dalton Jones, Sal Maglie, Reggie Smith, Curt Flood, Joe Foy, Lee Stange, Jose Tartabull, Darrell Brandon, Al Lehner, George Scott, Dave Ricketts, Roger Maris, Steve Blass, Vernon Law, Manny Mota, and Larry Shepard. Several ink inscriptions list Japanese baseball players (Part of the Tokyo Yomirui Giants team). Also included with this lot is a Tokyo Yomiuri Giants 1971 Coca Cola Spring Training roster, and numerous baseball related newspaper clippings from the late 1960's and early 1970's. Condition: Book retains original dustcover and is in very good condition.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL ARCHIVE INC. SIGNED
  NORMAN ROCKWELL ARCHIVE INC. SIGNED LETTERSNorman Rockwell archive including two signed Rockwell letters, Rockwell signed print of "Grandfather Wheeling Baby", and Rockwell addressed envelopes among other items. Archive relates to John (Jack) Alexander Rogers, son of the gentleman who modeled for the Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) "Grandfather Wheeling Baby" Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company advertisement published in the Saturday Evening Post, July 27, 1962. Mass Mutual was a major Rockwell advertiser of Rockwell during the 1950's and the early 1960's. Lot features two handwritten letters from Rockwell to Rogers about his father's participation in the advertisement. 1st letter --Rockwell acknowledges and fulfills the recipient's request for a photograph of his father and suggests the possibility of contacting the original photographer Bill Acorill about obtaining larger prints, 6.125" x 8.875". 2nd letter -- Rockwell states that Mass Mutual has sent Rockwell two prints of the advertisement, one pen signed "sincerely Norman Rockwell". 6.125" x 8.875". Both letters, an illustrated greeting card from Mollie and Norman Rockwell (5.25" H), the photograph (3.25" H), the prints (11" H), and a copy of the original magazine advertisement were sent to Rodgers by Rockwell in two handwritten envelopes, one large (12" H) and one small (8" H), with post marks and stamps dating circa 1963. A copy of the Fall-Winter 1993 catalog for the Norman Rockwell Museum and two newspapers clippings of a 1978 article related to the collection and value of signed Rockwell prints included in lot. Provenance: descendent of John Alexander Rogers. Condition: All items in overall good condition. Overall toning on signed print with a lighter ghost pattern to lower left corner, possibly from the photograph, and light water stains on bottom.
• NY ARCHIVE INCLUDING PRES. MCKINLEY
  NY ARCHIVE INCLUDING PRES. MCKINLEY SIGNED CARD, OPERA ...Large archive relating to John "Jack" Alexander Rogers and his wife Mildred Bond from NYC at turn of the 20th century. Lot includes President McKinley card with autograph (2.75" H) and dried carnation. Also included are several letters, checks, postcards, and photographs related to celebrated opera soprano Geraldine Farrar. Farrar received financial support for her vocal training from Charles Henry Bond (1846-1908), prominent business man and father of Mildred Bond. Most of the letters are handwritten by Farrar's mother, Henrietta M. Farrar, to Mrs. Bond circa 1901 during Geraldine's early European opera career. One letter is handwritten by Geraldine Farrar to Mrs. Rogers about her family's financial contributions and support early in her career, dated July 10, 1938, 7.825" x 6.125" folded. Lot also includes three photographs of the family's New York City apartment, each labelled "Taken by S. Chickering in 1902" top left of back, 7" x 9". Several handwritten and typed letters from author Patrick Mahony to Rodgers, samples of articles that Mahony wrote including a tribute article about Gloria Swanson, and other print materials collected by Mahony about Swanson, including a production still postcard of Gloria Swanson in the 1923 silent film "Zaza" (3.5" H). Envelope containing a handwritten letter to "Grandma Bond" (Mrs. Charles Bond), dated December 14, 1921 (6.5" H), one postcard addressed to Miss Mildred Bond, postmarked January 13, 1915 (3.625" H), 11 currency notes from China (1936-1945) and one Mexico peso note, and other miscellaneous stamps and print materials. Photograph of unidentified opera singer "Hawara" and handwritten letter on "Opera-Comique Paris Chicago Opera Company" stationery with photograph of Hawara upper left corner from the singer to unknown recipient, (8" H folded). Programme from "Charles H. Bond Memorial Concert" on March 3, 1909, 8" H) pasted to envelope containing "Geraldine Farrar's letters to Grandfather and Grandmother Bond" (6.75" H). Also included is a framed print with hand coloring titled, "The Only Way to Make Money Following the Ponies", signed in pen lower right "compliments Tom Obirer(?sp)". Printed by Hanak Co., Chicago. 13 1/2" x 7 3/4" sight. Provenance: descendent of John Alexander Rogers. Condition: McKinley autograph card in good condition, brown toning line stretches from bottom left corner to middle of top edge on front surface. Photographs, postcards, and handwritten letter of Geraldine Farrar in good condition. Letters from Henrietta Farrar in very fragile condition. Photographs of New York City apartment in good condition. Letters and materials from Patrick Mahony in good condition. Other print materials in good condition.
• 31 PCS ASSORTED STERLING INC. CREAM,
  31 PCS ASSORTED STERLING INC. CREAM, SUGARGrouping of sterling silver items by various makers, 31 items total. Includes: F. B. Rodgers Silver Co. salt and pepper shaker set, 5" H; Newport salt and pepper shaker set, 4 1/2" H; Frank M. Whiting creamer and sugar set, 3 1/4" H; Webster creamer and sugar set, 3 3/8" H; 2 Fisher toothpick cups, 1 with handles - 2 7/8" H, 1 without - 2 3/4" H; Cornwell toothpick cup, no handles, 2 3/4" H; Dunkirk Silversmiths toothpick cup, no handles, 3" H; Gorham miniature salt cellar with lid. Lid unmarked, tested positive for sterling, 1 1/2" H. Gorham salt spoon, 2 3/8" L; 2 Paye & Baker salt spoons, 2 1/4" L; 2 Westmoreland salt spoons, 2 3/8" L; 2 salt cellars, 7/8" H; Ovoid napkin ring, monogrammed "H R H", 2 1/2" W; 2 toothpick cups, illegible maker's mark, monogrammed, 3 1/4" H; 4 butter pats, no maker's mark, 3" dia; 2 salt spoons, no maker's mark, 2" L - 2 1/8" L; Round napkin ring, no maker's mark, engraved "Margaret FEB. 14. 1902" on surface; and a Miniature pair of tongs, unmarked, tested positive for sterling, 7/8" L. 33.71 total troy ounces. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Overall good condition with expected general wear.
• 2 UNITED STATES MAPS, INCLUDING 1817.2
  2 UNITED STATES MAPS, INCLUDING 1817.2 United States Maps, including 1817. 1st item: Northern Provinces of the United States map by John Thomson from "Thomson's New General Atlas", engraved by Nathaniel Rodgers Hewitt, 1817. Colored map features Northern states and parts of Canada with regions, cities, towns, rivers, bodies of water, mountain ranges, and points of interest marked. Title cartouche and British Statute of Miles, lower right. Colored image of "The Great Falls of Niagara" top left. Image - 19 1/2" H x 23 1/4" W. Sheet - 20 5/8" H x 24 1/2" W. 2nd item: "North America Sheet XII. Georgia with parts of North & South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama & Florida" by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain), engraved by J. & C. Walker, published by Charles Knight & Co., printed by Russell, Penge., 1833. Map with colored elements features several Southern states with counties, regions, cities, towns, rivers, bodies of water, mountain ranges, and points of interest marked. Plate - 16 1/2" H x 13 3/8" W. Sheet - 17 1/8" H x 13 3/4" W. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: 1st item: Surface toning, concentrated bottom left. Slight toning around edges. 2nd item: Slight toning around edges.
• GROUP OF 7 EUROPEAN ART POTTERY ITEMS1st
  GROUP OF 7 EUROPEAN ART POTTERY ITEMS1st item: Zsolnay Hungary green Eosin glaze Art Nouveau pottery tumbler/vase with relief design consisting of maidens holding grape cluster and wine cups. Stamped on the base. 6 1/8" H. Circa 1920. 2nd item: Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Art Pottery vase by Gladys Rodgers, pine cone design on red iridescent ground with impressed mark to base. 3 1/2" H. Circa 1930's. 3rd item: Art Nouveau pottery vase, green/blue ground with incised tulip design. Incised numbers to base with slip numbers 103. 9 3/4" H. Circa 1920's/1930s. 4th item: Royal Bonn "Old Dutch" art pottery vase, globular form, marked on the base. 3 3/8" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 5th item: Blue flambe glaze art pottery pitcher, squat form with paneled sides. Base impressed "171" with other illegible impressed mark. 6th item: Minton's Impressionist jardiniere, stylized flowers and leaves in colors of olive green, red and ochre with olive outlines. Base marked "MINTONS LTD NO.72". 10 1/2" H x 11 1/2" dia. Circa 1900. 7th item: German Waechtersbach Hessian Pottery Art Deco bowl shaped form with stylized floral designs. Impressed mark to base along with stamp. 2 1/2" H x 7" dia. Early 20th century. Provenance: William Zarnon Estate, Gatlinburg, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: 1st item: Overall very good condition. 2nd item: Overall very good condition. 3rd item: Fleabites to rim and base. 4th item: Overall very good condition. 5th item: Overall very good condition. 6th item: Crazing throughout the interior. Fleabites to underside of rim and scattered on body. 7th item: Overall very good condition.
• TN CIVIL WAR BROADSIDE, PAMPHLET, LETTERThree
  TN 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.
• EDWARDIAN STERLING SILVER OVAL TRAY
  EDWARDIAN STERLING SILVER OVAL TRAY OR PLATTEREnglish sterling silver tray or platter, Rococo style border with shell and scroll design and shell and scroll handles; engraved shell and scroll decoration to center. Hallmarked to top side for John Rodgers, Sheffield, Sterling, 1901-1902. 19" H x 25 1/2" W (excluding handles); 28 1/2" W (including handles). 127.60 total troy ounces. Condition: Some light scratching to center, overall excellent condition.
• PAUL RODGERS (BAD CO.) AND ROGER TAYLOR
  PAUL RODGERS (BAD CO.) AND ROGER TAYLOR (QUEEN) SIGNED ...Paul Rodgers (Bad Co.) and Roger Taylor (Queen) Signed Guitar. Pearl-finish electric six-string guitar signed in purple ink by Rodgers and Taylor. Excellent. PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity.
• THREE ROCK-BAND PHOTOGRAPHS IN MATCHING
  THREE ROCK-BAND PHOTOGRAPHS IN MATCHING FRAMES, TWO SIG...Three Rock-Band Photographs in Matching Frames, Two Signed. Including a press photo of The Outfield signed by Tony Lewis, Simon Dawson, and John Spinks; a photo of the memorial to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper; and a press photo of Bad Co. signed by the members of the 2001 lineup including David Colwell, Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, and Rick Wells. Condition: very good. Framed and matted to 13 x 16".
• CHARLES P. RODGERS TWIN BRASS BEDLabeled
  CHARLES P. RODGERS TWIN BRASS BEDLabeled "Charles P. Rogers Makers of fine beds since 1855"; no side rails; headboard measures approximately 56-3/4" tall and 41" wide and footboard measures approximately 40-1/2" tall with same width; in Good condition.
• SHIP HALF-HULL MODELA late 19th century
  SHIP HALF-HULL MODELA late 19th century half-hull model of the "S. S. Mary Park." Hand crafted model of a cargo vessel built by Anderson Rodger & Co., Port Glasgow in 1897, within a mahogany display case having a mirrored back. The model appears to be in good condition; the case exhibits scratches and wear. Display case 103" long. ESTIMATE $2,000-4,000 Condition: The model appears to be in good condition; the case exhibits scratches and wear.
• GROUP OF INUIT MARINE & FOSSIL IVORY
  GROUP OF INUIT MARINE & FOSSIL IVORY ITEMSGroup of Inuit marine, fossil ivory, sealskin and other items including a scrimshaw Christmas ornament signed "B. Kulik", a walrus signed "Robt Rodgers", a utensil with scrimshaw handle signed "Nuguruk", a miniature Aleut hunting hat and other items. 1 1/4" high, 5/8" wide to 7 1/2" long, 3 1/4" wide. Condition: Condition: information and/or statements of condition are not included in auction item descriptions. Any condition information which may be included is for information purposes only and may not be relied upon as the equivalent of a formal Condition: Report. Condition: Reports must be requested in writing, and will be provided in writing.”
• ENGLISH BARLEY TWIST FITTED SILVER FLATWARE
  ENGLISH BARLEY TWIST FITTED SILVER FLATWARE CHESTon casters, fitted with a Joseph Rodgers & Sons silver plate service for twelve, together with a cased set of six fish knives and forks. Use wear, plate wear, loss, scratches, cracks, stains to knife handles; rust to blades, age cracks to chest. Largest: 12" long, 4 1/2" wide. Chest: 30" high, 35 1/4" wide, 19 1/4" deep. Provenance: Property of a New York Collector. Condition: Any condition information included in our lot descriptions is not the equivalent of a written condition statement, and the absence of condition information does not imply that the lot is free of defects. Our auction lot descriptions reflect our effort to provide accurate, objective and fair information on all lots for sale, and we encourage bidders to request written condition statements and large file images on any lots of interest by emailing condition@woodburyauction.com. We also strongly advise that you or someone on your behalf inspect the lot personally before bidding. All lots are sold "as is" and "where is" and neither we nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property. There are no returns and no refunds based on condition