EGBERT BENSON, NEW YORK SIGNED DOCUMENT,EGBERT BENSON, NEW YORK SIGNED DOCUMENT, 1799 Egbert Benson (1746-1833) signed mortgage bond document dated March 15th,1799. Benson was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician, who represented New York State in the Continental Congress, Annapolis Convention, and United States House of Representatives. He served as a member of the New York constitutional convention in 1788 which ratified the United States Constitution. He also served as the first attorney general of New York, chief justice of the New York Supreme Court, and as the chief United States circuit judge of the United States circuit court for the Second Circuit.
BILL OF RIGHTS, COLUMBIAN CENTINEL,BILL OF RIGHTS, COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, MARCH 1792 The Columbian Centinel, dated March 21, 1792. #825. Contains a detailed list of states that ratified the Bill of Rights and their said information, The adopted amendments officially became amendments one through ten of the United States Constitution on March 1, 1792, when Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson notified the governors of the several states of "the ratifications by three fourths of the Legislatures of the Several States, of certain articles in addition and amendment of the Constitution of the United States, proposed by Congress to the said Legislatures. This example came out just 20 days after the amendments became official.
US CONSTITUTION, INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER,US CONSTITUTION, INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, 1788 The Independent Gazetteer; or, The Chronicle of Freedom, September 15, 1788. Volume VII. Number 862. Contains important news of the United States Constitution including the proposed articles to the Constitution. Also contains other news and advertisements. 4pp.
US CONSTITUTION, AMERICAN MUSEUM SEPTEMBERUS CONSTITUTION, AMERICAN MUSEUM SEPTEMBER 1787 The American Museum, or Repository of Ancient and Modern Fugitive Pieces, &c Prose, and Poetical for September 1787. Volume II, Number III. Edited by Matthew Carey. First serially printed edition of the United States Constitution, on pages 276-284. Piece has been fully bound in tan leather with gilt titling on the front. Book fits into a leather and cloth slipcase for display. Slipcase has gilt titling on the spine.
CONSTITUITION, NEWSPAPER ACCT OF RATIFICATIONCONSTITUITION, NEWSPAPER ACCT OF RATIFICATION 1788 On May 23, 1788, South Carolina ratified the United States Constitution. This copy of the New Haven Gazette dated June 12th 1788, #23, is an early example of that ratification announced and being printed.
SUPREME COURT DOCUMENT WITH SIGNATURES,SUPREME COURT DOCUMENT WITH SIGNATURES, 1789 An early Supreme Court document. The Supreme Court case is for Campbell v. Willett, a case about debt on the states. One page ALS double sided, signed by Nathaniel Pendleton (October 27, 1756-October 20, 1821). He was Attorney General of Georgia from 1785 to 1786. He was elected as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which drafted the United States Constitution. He was elected to the Congress of the Confederation (Continental Congress) in 1789 and was later a lawyer in New York. Also signed by Lieutenant Colonel Robert Benson. Framed in double sided glass with black matting and frame,
PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION, SIGNED PAYPENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION, SIGNED PAY DOCUMENT, 1790 Here is a fully endorsed pay document for Thomas Ball who was a delegate from Chester County, Pennsylvania, to the state of Pennsylvania constitutional convention held in Philadelphia. This document is to make compensation available to Mr. Ball for a sum of 62 pounds, for his service in the matter. It was signed by Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800) who was an American merchant, soldier, and politician from Pennsylvania, who is regarded as a Founding Father of the United States for his roles during and after the American Revolution. Mifflin signed the United States Constitution, was the first governor of Pennsylvania, serving from 1790 to 1799, and was also the state's last president, succeeding Benjamin Franklin in 1788. This piece is nicely framed.
US CONSTITUTION, FIRST SEPARATE EDITION,US CONSTITUTION, FIRST SEPARATE EDITION, 1787 Plan of the New Constitution for the United States of America, Agreed Upon in a Convention of the States, with A Preface by the Editor. Published 1787 by J. Debrett, London. First separate English edition of the United States Constitution. Contemporary quarter tan leather binding with gray boards. 30pp.
11PC UNITED STATES SILVER & OTHER PROOF11PC UNITED STATES SILVER & OTHER PROOF SETS United States,1986-2008Includes a United States Liberty coin set, a United States Constitution coin set, a White House 200th Anniversary coin, two 1992 silver proof sets, a 2007 United States Mint Silver Proof Set, four 1963 proof sets, and a 2008 United States quarters silver proof set.
MAHOGANY-CASED TABLE CLOCK SIGNED, "BREGUET"MAHOGANY-CASED TABLE CLOCK SIGNED, "BREGUET" Mid-19th century, flat-top figured mahogany case with hinged bezel and convex glass, 4 3/4-in. signed enameled dial with blued hands, eight-day time and half-hour count wheel strike with silk thread suspension movement, pendulum tie-down, case bottom drilled with five 3/4-in. dia. holes for sound, sliding case back, all resting on cast brass paw feet, ht. 11 1/4 in. Note: By direct descent, 7th generation of Rufus King, an American founding father and signer of the United States Constitution in 1787.
PAIR VA CHARCOAL PROFILE PORTRAITS,PAIR VA CHARCOAL PROFILE PORTRAITS, ATTRIB. CHARLES BUR...Companion pair of charcoal profile portraits on paper, unsigned but attributed to Charles Burton (1782 - after 1847) depicting Captain David Evans Moore (1797 - 1875) and his wife Elizabeth M. Harvey Moore (1809 - 1888) of Lexington County, Virginia. Sitter names inscribed en verso. Housed in simple (later) wooden frames. Sight - 5" H x 4 1/4" W. Framed - 7" H x 6 1/4" W. History: The male subject, Andrew Moore, hailed from an important family. He was the son of Senator Andrew Moore (1752 - 1821) and Sarah McDowell Moore. Andrew Moore was an American lawyer and politician from Lexington, Virginia. He rose to the rank of captain in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, seeing action at Saratoga. After the war he was eventually commissioned a major general in the Virginia militia. He was a delegate to the Virginia convention that ratified the United States Constitution in 1788. He represented Virginia in both the U.S. House (1789-97, 1804) and the U.S. Senate (1804-1809). His son David Evans Moore (the subject) was the Commonwealth Attorney for Rockbridge County, Virginia and is buried in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Artist information (Courtesy of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts): London-born Charles Burton (1782-after 1847) received some training at the Royal Academy before immigrating to New York around 1817. Once in America, he abandoned oils for graphite and watercolor, and began traveling to find work between New York and Virginia. His works, which are rarely signed, are typically skilled, detailed, and finely shadowed, with the subject nearly always depicted in a "Fancy" painted chair. Burton's portraits are in several museum collections including The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center at Colonial Williamsburg. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Both examined out of frame and no signature found. Overall toning to paper of both, otherwise overall good condition. Female portrait with couple of small areas of color difference noted on left margin. Housed in older but not period frames. Frames fitted with older handmade glass.
3 SETS OF UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE3 SETS OF UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE COINSGroup of three commemorative United States coin sets, all in their original boxes, including:
One set of two 1987 United States Constitution Coins including on silver dollar and one gold five dollar.
One set of three 1886-1986 United States Liberty Coins including one gold five dollar, one liberty silver dollar, and one liberty half dollar.
One set of three 1983-84 United States Olympic Coins including one 1984 gold ten dollar, one 1984 silver dollar, and one 1983 silver dollar.
Diameter ranges from 24 mm to 44 mm.
Condition:
Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
IMPORTANT RHODE ISLAND DYER FAMILY COATIMPORTANT RHODE ISLAND DYER FAMILY COAT OF ARMS(late 18th century)
Heraldic crest with three stags, surmounted by a profile with palm fronds, unsigned, inscribed verso "Capt. Dyer", oil on canvas, 12-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame, 14-5/8 x 12-3/4 in.
Note: For a brief history of the Dyer Family see: https://dyerlibrary.org/about/dyerfamily.html
Descendants of William and Mary Dyer, Quaker founders of Rhode Island. In 1635 William and Mary Dyer sailed from England to Boston to escape persecution for their Quaker faith. Realizing the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony were not tolerant of Quakerism, the Dyers joined Anne Hutchinson and others moving to the colony of Rhode Island. William Dyer helped found the towns of Portsmouth and Newport, signing the compact for the official formation of the Colony of Rhode Island. Mary Dyer returned to Boston to spread the Quaker religion and was executed on June 1, 1660 on grounds of religious rebellion. She was buried on Boston Common and nearly 300 years later, in 1959, a bronze statue of her was erected in front of the Boston State House overlooking the common as a reminder to all of us of our right of religious freedom granted by the United States Constitution. For the next two centuries the Dyer family was active in Rhode Island politics. Elisha Dyer (1811-1890) was a two term Governor of Rhode Island and captain of the volunteer forces from Rhode Island during the United States Civil War. Elisha?s son, Elisha Dyer, Jr., would later follow in his father?s footsteps, serving as Governor from 1897-1900.
Provenance: Presumed by Descent in the Dyer Family; Northeast Auctions, October 25, 2009 lot 158 for $16,000; Collection of C.L. Prickett
Condition:
original wood strainer, crackle, surface dirt; frame with wear
(2) VICTORIAN STYLE & CONSTITUTION WALL(2) VICTORIAN STYLE & CONSTITUTION WALL CLOCKS(lot of 2) Wall clocks, 20th c., including: (1) Victorian style circular drop clock, circular molded frame with glazed door, paper dial with roman numerals, time and strike movement, short drop with gilt and black eglomise pendulum window, retaining pendulum and key, staining to dial, approx 23.75"h, 15.75"w, 4.5"d, (1) regulator style clock, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution, limited-edition number A31444, white enamel dial with roman numerals, time and strike movement, made in Korea, retaining key and pendulum, approx 22"h, 10.75"w, 5.25"d; 19.75lbs total
US CONSTITUTION COINS 1987 $5 GOLD &US CONSTITUTION COINS 1987 $5 GOLD & SILVER DOLLAR(lot of 2 coins) United States Constitution Proof Coins housed in U.S. Mint presentation box: (1) 1987 West Point minted $5 gold coin, 0.24 troy ounces pure gold,; (1) 1987 San Francisco Mint silver dollar, 90% silver **PLEASE NOTE: ALL coin / currency purchases totaling $300 or more MUST BE PAID BY CASH OR BANK WIRE. NO credit card payments accepted**
1987 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROOF1987 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROOF SILVER DOLLAR AND GOLD FIVE DOLLAR COINS In original MInt packaging with COA specifications.
1987 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROOF1987 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROOF SILVER DOLLAR AND GOLD FIVE DOLLAR COINS In original Mint box, lacking COA.
1987 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROOF1987 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PROOF SILVER DOLLAR AND GOLD FIVE DOLLAR COINS In original Mint packaging with COA and specifications.
TWO SILVER COMMEMORATIVE COIN SETS IncludesTWO SILVER COMMEMORATIVE COIN SETS Includes a one ounce United States Constitution silver coin in presentation case. Together with a Silver Eagle dollar and half dollar with certificate of authenticity.
SCHUYLER COLFAX, AUTOGRAPH BOOKSchuylerSCHUYLER COLFAX, AUTOGRAPH BOOKSchuyler Colfax speaker of the House, Congress autograph book, dated July 1866, with approximately 172 signatures to include Thaddeus Stevens, James A. Garfield, Rutherford B. Hayes, etc., 5" x 8". Colfax was a founder of the Republican Party, during his first term as speaker he led the effort to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Many interior pages detached and loose, wear to cover.
8 COIN SETS, $1 SILVER EAGLE-SILVER8 COIN SETS, $1 SILVER EAGLE-SILVER HALF DOLLARS1987S Silver Dollar United States Constitution Coins in case and box .8594 troy oz, 1991S USO Silver Dollar Commemorative coin .76 troy oz, 1989S Two Coin Proof Set Silver Dollar .76 troy oz and Half Dollar, 1986 Half dollar proof .36 troy oz, 1986S Silver (.86 troy oz) and Half dollar (.36 troy oz) Set, 1992 White House 200th Anniversary Proof Silver Dollar Set West Point .76 troy oz, 1986 $1 Silver Eagle USA , 2 Special Mint Sets 1966 and 1967. 1979 and 1980 Dollar Souvenir Sets.
WILLIAM DOYLE, SILHOUETTE OF W. LIVINGSTONE,WILLIAM DOYLE, SILHOUETTE OF W. LIVINGSTONE, 1785 William M.S .Doyle (American 1769-1828 ), "Silhouette of W. Livingstone", 1785, gouache on paper, depicting the bust of a male figure in profile, signed at lower right of bust, titled and/or signed "W. Livingston" and dated at lower right, attribution and subject matter, en verso, framed. Note: The sitter is likely William Livingston (American 1723-1790), member of the New York General Assembly, first governor of New Jersey, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and signer of the United States Constitution. The signature has not been authenticated. Approximate dimensions: Sight h. 4. 25", w. 3. 75"; Overall h. 6", w. 5", d. 0. 75".
2 LETTERS DOCUMENTS PELHAM MA US CONSTITUTION2 LETTERS DOCUMENTS PELHAM MA US CONSTITUTION 1787 Massachusetts,Dated 1793Two letters from the town of Pelham, Massachusetts. The earliest letter, dated November 12, 1787, addressed to Mr. William Andrew Abercrombie, Constable of Pelham, regarding voting on an assembly to elect a delegate to be sent to Boston to approve the signing of the United States Constitution. It is signed by Pelham delegates including David Conkey, John Conkey, John Bruce and Nathaniel Sampson, all prominent figures in Pelham during 1787. The second, dated September 16, 1793 is addressed to William Patrick ? and Jonathan William Millen, Constables of Pelham to assemble a meeting to vote on seven articles of town matters, both photographed for your reading pleasure.Paper12" x 7 3/8",From a Providence, Rhode Island estate.
3PC 19C WRITTEN US CONSTITUTION W/ TRAMP3PC 19C WRITTEN US CONSTITUTION W/ TRAMP ART FRAME United States,Late 19th CenturyIncludes a hand written United States Constitution in an exceptional cork tramp art frame, a calligraphers pen, and a finely carved walnut and leaf inkwell Inkwell 2" t x 10" w x 4" d
EXPORT PHILADELPHIA MARKET MIFFLIN CUPEXPORT PHILADELPHIA MARKET MIFFLIN CUP & SAUCER Qianlong Era, circa 1780-90 cup and saucer for Thomas Mifflin, blue and white decoration with raised dimpling and gilt on border, with shield having gilt letter M in center, topped by peace dove. saucer, 5 1/2 in. Diameter. Thomas Mifflin (1744-1800), was an American patriot, aide de camp to General George Washington, and later promoted to General in the Continental Army. He would go on to become the first governor of Pennsylvania and was a signor of The United States Constitution. For further examples and reading, Jean Gordon Lee, Philadelphians and the China Trade, 1784-1844.
United States Constitution BicentennialUnited States Constitution Bicentennial gold and silver four coin set 1987 (Proof and Unc.) in wood and cardboard boxes Estimate $ 400-600 Coin grades reflect our considered and honest opinion. They are offered as a guide and should not be regarded as a warranty or guarantee. This includes the possibility that third-party grading services may be unwilling to grade certain coins for whatever reason. Each bidder must rely on his or her own judgment of grade. Alex Cooper Auctioneers is not responsible for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or is free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging.
Two United States Constitution BicentennialTwo United States Constitution Bicentennial gold $5.00 coins 1986 (Proof) in original boxes Estimate $ 300-500 Coin grades reflect our considered and honest opinion. They are offered as a guide and should not be regarded as a warranty or guarantee. This includes the possibility that third-party grading services may be unwilling to grade certain coins for whatever reason. Each bidder must rely on his or her own judgment of grade. Alex Cooper Auctioneers is not responsible for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or is free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging.
24 pieces. (Philadelphia 18th-Century24 pieces. (Philadelphia 18th-Century Newspaper.) The Pennsylvania Packet. (Philadelphia), August 3, 1772, October 26, 1772, October 30, 1775, August 11, 1778, November 19, 1778, November 24, 1778, December 12, 1778, February 23, 1779, April 3, 1779, April 6, 1779, October 12, 1782, July 12, 1783, November 1, 1783, February 27, 1787, May 31, 1787, September 21, 1787, October 13, 1787, June 23, 1788, January 4, 1790, January 14, 1790, January 18, 1790, June 28, 1790, Supplement No. 53, October (?), 1772, Supplement No. 1068, July 17, 1783. All folio, minor scattered wear, except for the following: Oct. 30, 1775, chipping to edges - no loss of text; August 11, 1778, some dampstaining & chipping to edges - no loss of text; Nov. 24, 1778, some chipping - occasional minor loss of text; Feb. 23, 1779, some mold staining; April 3, 1779, light to moderate staining; April 6, 1779, minor chipping to edges; Oct. 12, 1782, occasional dampstaining; Nov. 1, 1783, some foxing, a few small ink stains - minor loss of text; May 31, 1787, chipping & darkening to lower edge - no loss of text; Jan. 4, 1790, upper fore-edge quadrant of front page discolored; Jan. 14, 1790, scattered moderate foxing; June 28, 1790, scattered foxing. Founded on October 28, 1771 by John Dunlap, the printer of The Declaration of Independence, this strongly pro-Revolutionary paper, published by Dunlap & David C. Claypoole - during some periods together & during others by one or the other. During the British occupation of Philadelphia, the paper was published in lancaster. The Sept. 19th, 1787 issue [not included above] was devoted to the publication in full of the United States Constitution. ,500-
COINS - Boxed (4) piece proof coin setCOINS - Boxed (4) piece proof coin set 1987 United States Constitution set includes (2) five dollar gold coins and (2) silver dollars proof.
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FIVE DOLLARUNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FIVE DOLLAR GOLD 1987 PROOF As issued in original mint packaging (slightly tattered). Provenance: Property formerly in the collection of George T. Chase III Pawling New York.