A Patriotic Porcelain Shaving Mug DepictingA Patriotic Porcelain Shaving Mug Depicting the U.S.S. Mississippi
Early 20th Century
bearing the name M. Fogelson and U.S.S. Mississippi in gilt lettering, and depicting the lead naval battleship in the Mississippi class between two American flags.underside marked Bavaria and signed C.P. Haim.Height 3 3/4 inches.
The Mississippi was built by the United States Navy between 1904 and 1908. She served with the Atlantic Fleet from 1909 to 1912, when she was placed on reserve. In 1914, the Mississippi was reactivated as an aviation support ship during the occupation of Veracruz, Mexico. She was purchased shortly thereafter by Greece in July 1914 and renamed Kilkis, becoming the flagship of the Greek fleet amidst the country's naval arms race with the Ottoman Empire.
U.S. Army Transfer Service Documents recording the arrivals and departures of enlisted men between 1910 and 1939 indicate that M. Fogelson may refer to Michel Fogelson (1892-1963), or possibly his brother Mair Fogelson, both Russian or Polish immigrants who came to the United States in the early twentieth century and served in the Navy during World War I. According to Military Naturalization Petitions, Fogelson took the Oath of Allegiance on June 28, 1918, in Washington, DC, and was aboard the President Grant with Co. L, 50th Infantry by 1919. Military records connect him to the Grant, the Princess Matoika, and the Cantigny, but unfortunately, any connections to the Mississippi remain unfounded.
Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey
AMISTAD TRIAL, NILES NATIONAL REGISTER,AMISTAD TRIAL, NILES NATIONAL REGISTER, MARCH 1841 Niles National Register, March 20, 1841. A very important issue, as an inside page has: "The Case of the Amistad" being the report of the Supreme Court on this historic slavery-related event. The "Amistad" was a United States Supreme Court case resulting from the rebellion of slaves on board the Spanish schooner of this name in 1839. The rebellion broke out when the schooner, traveling along the coast of Cuba, was taken over by a group of captives who had earlier been kidnapped in Africa and sold into slavery. The Africans were later apprehended on the vessel near Long Island, New York, by the United States Navy and taken into custody. The ensuing widely publicized court cases in the United States helped the abolitionist movement. In 1840, a federal trial court found that the initial transport of the Africans across the Atlantic (which did not involve the Amistad) had been illegal, because the international slave trade had been abolished, and that they were thus not legally slaves but free. Furthermore, given they were illegally confined, the Africans were entitled to take what legal measures necessary to secure their freedom, including the use of force. The Supreme Court affirmed this finding on March 9, 1841, and the Africans traveled home in 1842. The case influenced numerous succeeding laws. This case was made famous by the 1997 movie "Amistad" by Stephen Spielberg. This issue has extensive reporting on this case taking over 1 1/2 pages, and as noted in the prefacing comments: "...Mr. Justice Story delivered the opinion of the court...", followed by a detailed review of the case from beginning to end, with the verdict of the court as noted above, in a Baltimore newspaper, close to Washington, D.C. where the verdict was given and since the verdict was rendered on March 9 this is likely one of the earliest reports to be found in a newspaper. 16pp.
19C CHINESE EXPORT CARVED FRAME MILITARY19C CHINESE EXPORT CARVED FRAME MILITARY FAMILY United States,19th CenturyIncludes three portraits of young blonde hair, blue eyed children dressed in white set in a shadow boxed Chinese export carved Boxwood frame. These depictions are the children of Joseph P. Fyffe's, a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy that served in the Mexican and Civil Wars. Please Note: this is an exceptionally carved 19th century Chinese export frame, there are several layers of carving to the subjects, one of the best we have seen.
UNITED STATES NAVY APPOINTMENT DOCUMENTUNITED STATES NAVY APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT SIGNED ULYSSES S. GRANT dated 1875.
REDLICH & CO. U.S. NAVY SILVER PRESENTATIONREDLICH & CO. U.S. NAVY SILVER PRESENTATION URN Redlich & Company (New York City) sterling silver presentation trophy / urn related to the United States Navy, covered pitcher form with pineapple finial, engraved inscription reads: "Captain Robert E. Stoops (MC) USN (Ret.) / From his staff Medical Department U.S. Naval Repair Base San Diego, California / On his Detachment / November 15, 1945," maker's mark underside, also marked: "Sterling 9643 2 1/2 Pts. / 14." 11" H x 7.5" W (across handles). Approx: 23.62 ozt. Cover fixed in place.
COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE SWORDS FOUR (4)COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE SWORDS FOUR (4) PIECES 1) Ornate KoC Knights of Columbus sword, "Henderson-Ames", 35", 2) "U.S." Army Officer's sword, name area blank, 36", 3) Spanish made "Zubco", United States Navy sword, 35" overall, with gold sword knot 4) United States Coast Guard, 36" overall, Spanish made, Toledo, with gold sword knot. Condition: Please see photos.
Ordnance Instructions for the UnitedOrdnance Instructions for the United States Navy, Relating to the Preparation of Vessels of War for Battle (Washington, 1860). Rebound.
MARK V DIVE HELMET IN COPPER AND BRASSThisMARK V DIVE HELMET IN COPPER AND BRASSThis antique finished brass and copper Royal United States Navy Mark V dive helmet is an incredible display item and pleasant reminder of when we began to explore the depths of the oceans many year ago. Stand not included. Measurements, Length:18in Materials: Brass, Copper,,
WWII RH PAL REMINGTON FIGHTING KNIFEDESCRIPTION:WWII RH PAL REMINGTON FIGHTING KNIFEDESCRIPTION: A World War II (WW2) United States Navy early fighting knife made by RH Pal Remington. Knife is marked "RH PAL Made in USA 36." Has a leather handle and scabbard. CIRCA: Early - Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: L. 11" 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.
2 USN NAVY CEREMONIAL SWORDS MEYER CONQUERORA2 USN NAVY CEREMONIAL SWORDS MEYER CONQUERORA set of 2 United States Navy ceremonial Conqueror swords with scabbards crafted by N. S. Meyer having German stainless steel blades with scrollwork design throughout. Completed with gilt metal and faux? sharkskin handles. Each measures approx. 35 1/2" length (90.2cm) overall including sheath.
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LARGE USS CONNECTICUT ARCHIVE, GREATLARGE USS CONNECTICUT ARCHIVE, GREAT WHITE FLEETUSS Connecticut Spanish American War / Great White Fleet commemorative items relating to John Addison Baxter Smith (1843-1918), U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and his son, John Baxter Smith, U.S. Navy Paymaster. Addison Baxter Smithís early career included serving blockade duty on the USS Housatonic during the blockade of Charleston in the Civil War. He survived after the ship destroyed by a Confederate torpedo. In his later years, he served as the head of steam engineering at the New York Naval Yard and was charged with building the machinery for the battleship ìConnecticutî. 1st grouping ñ 4 brass and metal souvenir cannons stamped, ìUSS Connecticut Sept. 29, 1904_ on each cannon. 2 1/4_ W x 3_ H. 2nd grouping ñ 2 sterling souvenir spoons, 1 of Navy Sailor holding rifle and marked ìNavyî, 5 3/8_ L, other of sailing vessel marked Olympia and profile of Commodore Dewey, 4 3/4_ L (1.13 total oz troy). 3rd item ñ Large Commemorative sterling charger, engraved en verso ìFrom the Ward Room Officers USS Connecticut December 7th 1914_, retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, monogrammed ìSî, 12 1/8_ diameter (21.24 oz troy). 4th item ñ Gorham silver-plated dinner fork and knife, monogrammed ìUSNî en verso and with eagle emblem on front, 7 7/8_ L and 9 1/2_L. 5th item ñ Sterling silver cigarette case with the monogram of John Baxter Smith (U.S. Navy Paymaster) and a list of Naval ships including the USS Vermont, Princeton, and Connecticut (3.2 oz troy). 6th item ñ Large Gelatin toned silver print titled lower left ìThe U.S.S. Connecticut Copyright 1907 by Enrique Mullerî (reference: Enriques Robert Muller, Battleships of the United States Navy, New York, 1912). Note with the print, ìUSS Connecticut ñ Flagship of Atlantic Fleet 1914 ñ last ship that John A. B. Smith served on ñì. 17 1/2_W x 15_H sight, 23 1/2_W x 21 1/2_H framed. 7th grouping ñ three Great White fleet medals including 2 medals depicting the flags of the US and Japan and the date 1908, one having the flags enameled only, the second medal having the leaves surround and ribbon enameled in addition to the flags. Japanese hallmark on anchor base verso. The third medal with a propeller hasp and the medal depicting Admirals Sperry and Togo on the face and the lines, ìOn arrival of U.S. Fleet Yokohama Oct. 1908 and the profile of an American warship. An attached note, ìMedal given your Grandfather John Addison Baxter Smith when the ìGreat White Fleetî went around the world 1908_. All items late 19th/early 20th century. Total weight of all sterling silver: 25.57 oz troy.
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1st grouping - excellent. 2nd grouping - bowl of Navy spoon has minor bend. 3rd item - surface scratches and fleabites. 4th item - pitting and oxidation to knife blade. 5th item - some denting to case. 6th item - some toning to photographic print, a couple of stains to matting near print edge. 7th item - overall very good condition with expected wear, minor wear to enamel.
US NAVY WWII MARK V DIVE HELMETUnitedUS NAVY WWII MARK V DIVE HELMETUnited States Navy WWII Mark V brass and copper dive helmet. Oval plaque to front reads "US Navy Diving Helmet Mark V, Morse Diving Equipment Co Inc, Boston Mass, No. 485 Date: 8 - 29 - 41". Approximately 19 1/2" H x 12 1/2" w x 16 1/2" D (at deepest point). Note: The Mark V was used by the US Navy from 1916 till 1984. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
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Overall good condition with dent to the upper back side of helmet. Appears to retain all original hardware.
5 WWI ITEMS INCL. BINOCULARS AND FDR5 WWI ITEMS INCL. BINOCULARS AND FDR LETTERTwo (2) TLS including one (1) signed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt; two (2) pairs of binoculars related to his "Eyes for the Navy" initiative, and one (1) World War I era medicine or pill box, 5 items total. Most of the items pertain to Mr. Fulton M. Wilson of Fayetteville, Tennessee, who answered FDR's call for "Eyes for the Navy," by leasing his binoculars to the United States Navy during the American shortage of this type of equipment in World War I. 1st - 2nd items: Two (2) typed letters, signed, addressed to Wilson, including one (1) from Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) on official stationery dated April 15, 1918. The letter thanks Mr. Wilson for his "...prompt and patriotic response to the NAVY'S call for binoculars..." and states that "...every effort will be made to return them to you...". Signed "FD Roosevelt" below the letter. Also includes one (1) letter on U.S. Navy Recruiting Office Custom House, Nashville, TN stationary, from an ensign, US Naval Reserve Force (USNRF) Recruiting Officer, dated March 16, 1918. This letter also thanks Wilson for sending the binoculars and promises Wilson will be paid the sum of $1 if his binoculars are accepted for use. Illegibly signed below the letter. 3rd - 4th items: Two (2) pairs of binoculars, including one (1) C.P. Goerz, Berlin, Treider Binocle pair having inscription reading "U.S. NAVY" and "P16589" below the lenses (5 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W), and one (1) Chevalier Optician, Paris pair (6 1/2" H x 5 1/4" W). Note: the second pair of binoculars may not actually have been accepted for use in the war effort. 5th item: World War I era medicine or pill box. Brown leather, single stitched, having a single lunate flap with a brass snap closure that opens to reveal interior with four individual compartments containing four glass vials with metal caps. Unmarked. 3 3/4" H x 4 3/8" W x 1 1/4" D.
Property of the Lincoln County Museum, Fayetteville, TN; Bequest of Mary Bright Wilson (1909-2004), formerly of Fayetteville, and descended in her family.
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1st - 2nd items: Both letters in overall very good condition with light toning. March 16 letter with 1/2" tear to to of letter (does not affect body of letter or signature). Both signatures in overall good, legible condition. 3rd - 4th items: Overall good condition with wear, surface grime to be expected from age and manner of use. 5th item: Wear surface grime to leather; stitching to back of flap securing it to box is dry; flap is partially separated from box. Some original contents remain to interior vials. Vials with tarnish to metal caps, some breaks to glass.
CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE, INCL. GEN. BATE ONCIVIL WAR ARCHIVE, INCL. GEN. BATE ON DEATH OF POLK, CA...Confederate Civil War archive of twenty-two (22) items, pertaining to the Fulton brothers of Fayetteville, Tennessee, specifically Colonel John S. Fulton, 44th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, Johnson's Division; Colonel Alfred S. Fulton, 8th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry; Robert Fulton, 41st Regiment, Tennessee Infantry, Company C; and James Fulton, Pay Director in the United States Navy. The documents include autographed signed letters (ALS) from General William Brimage Bate (1826-1905), CSA Congressman James McCallum (1806-1889), and others. Subjects include the death of Lieutenant-General Leonidas Polk (1806-1864), the Battle of Fort Henry, the Battle of Fort Donelson, the capture of Nashville, the Overland Campaign, the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign, the Atlanta campaign, and more. 1st item: ALS. Double-sided one-page handwritten letter from General William Brimage Bate, front lines of the Atlanta Campaign, to Colonel John S. Fulton, undated, written circa June 14, 1864 in regards to the death of Lieutenant-General Leonidas Polk. The brief letter states that "Lt Gen'l Polk was killed yesterday on my front line--", en verso, while the main body of the letter urges Fulton to "...have it filed in...[the] War's Office at once--& get some friend to take it to the President--I have an interview with him..." he also writes that "...Gen'l Johnson is the man...". He explains that the letter has been delayed due to his frequent movements along the front lines of the Atlanta Campaign. 2nd item: ALS. Three page bifolium handwritten letter from General Bate, from his headquarters to Colonel John S. Fulton, dated April 28, 1864. He begins his letter by stating that he has not heard from Fulton for some time, writing "...I do not know now whether you are in Va. or near Bristol East Tenn. We did hear that your Brigade was with Longstreet...". Bate also mentions that if Fulton was to receive a promotion that he would like to be kept informed and that he "...regrets very much that [Fulton] is not in [Bate's] command...". Bate also reflects upon the state of the Confederate army and the importance of taking back Tennessee from the Union army, writing, "...it is the 'promised land' now in sack cloth and ashes 'mourning for the loss of her children'...". He also mentions his interest in the career of Captain M.W. Cluskey of Preston Smith Brigade, who fought in the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862; that his division has now absorbed the Kentucky Brigade and Finley's (Florida) Brigade; and that a soldier by the name of McWinchester, who was the author to the reply of Ed Erwin's Amnesty letter, is still in prison. 3rd item: ALS. Double-sided bifolium handwritten letter from John R. Bright, Fayetteville, TN, writing to his cousin Colonel Alfred S. Fulton, dated February 21, 1862. The letter describes the Battle of Fort Henry, fought February 6, 1862; the Battle of Fort Donelson, fought from February 11-16, 1862; and the capture of Nashville on February 25, 1862. Bright writes, "...the excitement here has been so great since the fight at Fort Donelson...you cannot realize the intense agony which pervades our community--Donelson has fallen--Nashville is doubtless in the hands of the enemy--Gen[eral John Buchanan] Floyd who was at Nashville after the surrender of has burnt the Rail Road & Wire bridges acro[s]s the Cumberland...". He mentions the Union gunboats, stating, "...the gunboats were at a considerable distance and done no damage..." while later stating, "...the Gun Boats came up to within 200 yds of the Fort and shelled the Fort with 50 rounds of cannister...". Bright also gives estimations of the number of casualties and the number of soldiers involved in the fighting, writing, "...the loss on our side was comparatively small--the best estimate of the enemy's loss in killed is from 4000 to 6000 whilst our loss in killed and wounded does not exceed 600--it seems the enemy was receiving reinforcements, and on Saturday night their reinforcements swelled their army up to about 80,000 whilst our army at no time exceeded 16,000...". Returning to his description of the Battle and ultimate surrender of Fort Donelson, Bright writes "...Saturday night the enemy's whole force moved up and surrounded the Fort--about 1 o'clock Sunday morning the fact became known that the Fort must surrender, and our Generals...[Gideon Johnson] Pillow & Floyd left on a Steamboat...[Simon Bolivar] Buckner was left in command and surrendered with about 8,000 men...". After describing the events of the surrender in additional detail, Bright then relays General Albert Sidney Johnston's part in the events, writing "...Johnson[sic] was at Nashville all the time of the fight but it seems that Pillow telegraphed him that they did not need re-enforcements--Johnson's[sic] army had left Bowlingreen[sic]...and was in the neighborhood of Nashville Saturday when the news reached Nashville on Sunday that Fort Donelson had fallen...Johnson[sic] marched his army through Nashville on Sunday evening falling back to Murfreesboro...". Bright then also describes the fear that overcame the citizens of Nashville, stating that the pandemonium was "...equal if not greater than the retreat from Manassas...". Bright ponders if the Generals or the citizens of Nashville are more to blame for the city's fall, stating that while Johnston did not have to troops to defend the city and that there were many Union sympathizers in Nashville, he finds that "...there are too many [men]...so panic-stricken that they have not the nerve to stand up or never were true Southern men...". He concludes his letter by stating that McDonald's Regiment was not in the fight, that Albert's brother Colonel John Fulton returned from a few day's visit home, and that "these are gloomy times for us...the army may fall back to Lookout Mountain, if so Tenne[s]see is overrun...". 4th item: ALS. Double-sided bifolium handwritten letter from one of the Fulton brothers, Drewrys Bluff, VA, writing to his brother, dated May 29, 1864. He writes of the Overland Campaign, a series of battles fought in Virginia during May and June 1864, stating, "...Lee and Grant are now confronting each other. They may be fighting at anytime Lee has already killed wounded and captured between 50 & 7500 men--The Yankees...about 35 or 45,000...". He also mentions Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler's army, writing, "...Butler...has made a signal failure--He came up the Penisula & sought to take Richmond on the south side--but they have been repulsed. He now has his army between the James and Appomattox rivers--". Unsigned. 5th item: Confederate States Secretary of War James Seddon signed military commission document conferring on John S. Fulton, the position of Colonel in the 44th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, dated May 5, 1862. Includes envelope addressed to Fulton with one blue 10 cent Jefferson Davis stamp. 6th item: ALS. Three page bifolium handwritten letter, from Colonel John S. Fulton, Bean Station, Tennessee, to Colonel Alfred S. Fulton, Bibb City, AL, dated December 17, 1986. He mentions the movements of his division near Knoxville, TN, writing "...We attempted to take Fort Loudon at the edge of Knoxville in the morning of the 29th--but failed--it is one of the strongest forts I ever saw--I think Gen Longstreet acted on this rashly in attacking the fort--We lost some 150 men killed & saw some several hundred wounded-it was a very fatal little fight...". 7th item: ALS. Double-sided one page handwritten letter from James R. Bright, Quartermaster's Office, Granbury's Brigade, to his cousin Mrs. E. L. Rogers, dated May 31, 1864. He begins by referencing a letter that he received, quoting, "...'Some think that [Lt. Colonel John L. McEwen, Jr.] will die, Col Fulton will soon be able to be with the command'...". He also mentions the state of the Army and Nathan Bedford Forrest's movements, writing, "...I am pleased to see that in every encounter our men have nobly sustained our cause and inflicted heavy injury upon the enemy--we are very anxious to hear from Forrest who is believed to be in the enemy's [territory]--if he succeeds in destrying the enemy's stores &c. it will make our success certain...". 8th item: ALS. One page bifolium handwritten letter from E.D. Baker, Captain and A.Q.M., Pulaski, TN, to an unidentified recipient, possibly one of the Fulton Brothers, dated January 17, 1864. The letter mentions that two rooms are now available for occupation and includes an ink inscription by Union General Richard W. Johnson with his signature, dated January 7, 1865, with later pencil inscriptions, en verso. 9th item: ALS. Two and one half-page bifolium handwritten letter from Congressman James McCallum, Richmond, VA, to Colonel John S. Fulton, dated June 6, 1864. The letter acknowledges Fulton's previous letter in which Fulton recommended a Colonel Keeble, possibly Colonel Richard H. Keeble, 23rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment, for an undisclosed appointment. McCallum mentions that Colonel Abram Fulkerson, 63rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment, is also up for consideration. 10th-11th items: Two (2) ALS. Double-sided bifolium and double-sided one-page handwritten letters, including one (1) from Colonel John S. Fulton, Headquarters of Johnson's Brigade near Petersberg, VA, to Captain R. E. Foote, dated June 28, 1864, and one (1) from the Head Quarters of the 44th and 25th Tennessee Infantry Regiments, possibly to a Captain Wein(?), dated June 21, 1864. The letters serve as reports regarding the movements of Johnson's Brigade from June 15, and 17-18, 1864, during the Richmond-Petersburg campaign, a series of battles around Petersburg, Virginia, fought from June 9, 1864, to March 25, 1865. 12th item: ALS. One page handwritten letter from Colonel John S. Fulton, Drewry's Bluff, VA, to the Editors of the "Atlanta Register", dated May 20, 1864, prior to the closure of the newspaper office in response to General Sherman's impending Atlanta Campaign. Fulton writes in regards to an article written by a reporter named Giles in the "Atlanta Register", in which the performance of Johnson's Brigade during that Battle of Chickamauga was mentioned. 13th item: ALS. Double-sided bifolium letter from Robert Fulton, 41st Regiment, Tennessee Infantry, Company C, Enterprise, MS, writing to his brother Colonel John S. Fulton, dated August 27, 1863. He begins his letter by expressing regret about the deaths of two family members, mentions that they have moved the position of their camps, and also indicates that they have been having nice weather. He also references several officers, including Captain Tierney, Colonel Ferguson, Adjutant Anthony, and others. 14th-15th items: Two (2) ALS. Double-sided bifolium handwritten letters, including one (1) from Mrs. E. L. Rogers, a sister of the Fultons, written near Jacksonville, AL, and one (1) written by an unidentified source, written from a Camp near Chattanooga, TN, both written to one of the Fulton brothers to inform them of the injury and subsequent death of their brother Robert Fulton, dated October 9-12, 1863. Both letters include handwritten or typed transcriptions. 16th item: ALS. Two and one half bifolium handwritten letter from James R. Bright, Quartermaster's Office, Smith's Brigade, Near Atlanta, GA, to his cousin Mrs. E. L. Rogers, dated July 20, 1864. Writing during the Atlanta Campaign, he begins the letter by expressing his condolences for the death of Colonel John S. Fulton, who died on July 4, 1864 during the Richmond-Petersburg Campaign. He also mentions other soldiers who have been wounded, including Edwin Drake and John Drake, and Tobe Edmondson and Tom Miller, whom he states have been captured by the Yankees who he thinks "...will probably execute them...". 17th-20th items: Four (4) ALS. Double-sided bifolium and double-sided one-page handwritten letters written between Colonel Alfred S. Fulton, Bibb County, AL, to R. G. Cross, Adjutant, 44th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, dated July 18, September 3 and 23, and November 17, 1864. The letters were written in response to the recent death of Colonel John S. Fulton, including discussions pertaining to the disposal of his remains and financial matters. 21st item: ALS. One handwritten page from John Frizzell, Transportation Office, Atlanta, GA to Captain Jim C. Francis, Augusta, GA, dated February 22, 1864. The letter introduces Colonel John S. Fulton to Francis. Includes one envelope. 22nd item: Piece of Confederate-made letter paper with ink inscription dated 1862 and pencil inscription of two lines of verse titled "The Conquered Banner".
Property of the Lincoln County Museum, Fayetteville, TN; Bequest of Mary Bright Wilson (1909-2004), formerly of Fayetteville, and descended in her family.
Condition:
All items in overall good, legible condition with toning/acid burn, tears, staining, foxing spots, areas of loss, including to sections of letters, to be expected from age and manner of use.
ALBERT STAEHLE GOUACHE "BUTCH FISHING"AlbertALBERT STAEHLE GOUACHE "BUTCH FISHING"Albert Staehle (American 1899-1974) gouache; marked verso; double matted and framed under glass; measures approximately 25-1/4" x 22" with frame and has a sight image of approximately 17-1/4" x 14-5/8"; in good overall condition with some marks to matting.
Albert Staehle, the illustrator made famous by the Smokey the Bear character for the National Forest Service and many other advertisement illustrations, including a long run for Carter's Ink (cats), Swan Soap (swans), and Imperial Whiskey (various wildlife), was born in Munich, Bavaria in 1899. The artist moved to New York City in 1914 when his father, an American newspaper illustrator, relocated the family. Albert Staehle attended The Art Students League and studied under George Bridgman. He later studied with Hans Hofmann in both New York and at the Wicker School of Art in Detroit. At age 16 he was working as a commercial artist. In 1932 Staehle opened Kent Studios in New York with Albert Dorne, a noted American illustrator. The studio became one of the most successful art studios in New York City. Staehle is also known for his Saturday Evening Post covers, which often were of his beloved cocker spaniel, Butch. Butch appeared on twenty-five covers in five years and was number one in newsstand sales. Butch and Staehle did much work for charity, and in 1956 Butch was named the mascot for the United States Navy and appeared on recruitment posters. Albert Staehle died on April 4, 1974 in Florida.
FRANCIS KELLY "WINDMILL" SERIGRAPHFrancisFRANCIS KELLY "WINDMILL" SERIGRAPHFrancis Robert Jr. Kelly (United States, 1927-2012), "Windmill" abstract serigraph, framed and matted under glass; measures approximately 27-11/16" x 23-1/2" with a sight image of approximately 18-7/16" x 14-1/4". Pencil signed to lower right and title with 21/50 to lower right. Francis Kelly was born in 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his early education in Chicago and California. He served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1948 when he entered the Art Center School, Los Angeles. During 1951 in 1952 he lived in Paris, attending the Academie de la Grande, Chaumiere. In 1953 he went to the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, and then to the University of California at Los Angeles, where he was graphic laboratory assistant to John Paul Jones. Awarded a Fulbright Grant in 1955 he came to the Graphic Department of the Central School, London. The St. George's Gallery first introduced his etchings in Britain. In 1958 Kelly was awarded the Stacy Grant for painting. His work has been shown at Royal Academy .
CARTE DE VISITE ALBUM, "STONEWALL" JACKSON,CARTE DE VISITE ALBUM, "STONEWALL" JACKSON, ETC.From the family of Nannie Reid, Joseph Johnston, etc.
Includes a Minstrel show cut out, a scene titled "In Memoriam Confederacy", a depiction of George Washington with his family, a stamp postmarked May 18, 1866, and several photographs portraying famous figures from American history.
Photographic subjects include:
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824-May 10, 1863) the Confederate General (American Civil War) whose military career included the Valley Campaign of 1862 and his service corps as a commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee. Jackson died in 1863 due to complications sustained from an amputation after his own troops accidentally fired on him at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863. This particular card bears the same publisher information verso as a similar one currently listed with The American Civil War Museum, see link: https://moconfederacy.pastperfectonline.com/photo/F4BD14B7-F540-4AEC-BA56-739093705384
Major General Albert Sydney Johnston (February 2, 1803-April 6, 1862) served as a general in three different armies: the "Texian" Army (from the Republic of Texas), the United States Army, and the Confederate States Army. Johnston fought in the Texas War of Independence, the Mexican-American War, the Utah War, and the American Civil War. He was considered the finest general officer in the Confederate Army by Confederate President Jefferson Davis, who believed Johnston's death at the Battle of Shiloh was "the turning point of our fate."
General John B. Magruder (May 1, 1807-February 19, 1871) served as a U.S. Army officer in the Mexican-American War, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and a postbellum general in the Imperial Mexican Army. Magruder was known as "Prince John" among his army friends, and was most noted for succesfully defending Galveston, Texas against Union forces in 1863.
An illustrated image of Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782-July, 24 1862) was the eighth president of the United States (1833-1837). He served in a number of senior roles for the Democratic party under President Andrew Jackson. Van Buren's inability as president to deal with the deep economic depression following the Panic of 1837 led to his defeat by the Whig Party candidate William Henry Harrison.
Steven Arnold Douglas (April 23, 1813-June 3, 1861) was an American politician from Illinois and designer of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. He was a U.S. Representative, Senator, and the Democratic Party's nominee for president in the 1860 election (which was lost to Republican Abraham Lincoln). Douglas was nicknamed "the little giant" due to his short stature and formidable personality.
Raphael Semmes (September 27, 1809 – August 30, 1877) was an officer in the Confederate navy during the American Civil War. Prior to this, he had been a serving officer in the United States Navy from 1826 through 1860. During the American Civil War, Semmes was captain of the cruiser CSS Alabama, the most successful commerce raider in maritime history. Late in the war, he was promoted to rear admiral and also served briefly as a brigadier general in the Confederate army. Semmes is the only North American to have held both ranks simultaneously.
A photograph of Nannie H. Reid, the original owner of the album as well as photographs of several of her family members
An image of Josephine Reiley, a 19th century American actress and opera singer, with Reiley depicted on the reverse as "Galatea" (a living statue from the opera Pygmalion and Galatea)
Album measures approximately 5-1/2" wide and 6" long. Includes an additional 8 images and a newspaper clipping outside of the album for a total of 46 images.
MILITARY N. C. BARKER, UNITED STATESMILITARY N. C. BARKER, UNITED STATES NAVY EPAULETS AND ...Military N. C. Barker, United States Navy Epaulets and Hat in fitted tin box
Box: 6.5 in. x 19 in. x 8 in.
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IMPORTANT U.S. NAVY U.S.S. PEACOCK HANDWRITTENIMPORTANT U.S. NAVY U.S.S. PEACOCK HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRI...Important U.S. Navy U.S.S. Peacock Handwritten Manuscript Music Book , celebrating the United States Exploring Expedition of 1840 & The Sooloo Sea Expedition of 1842. Handwritten by James D. Dana. Volume of nine miscellaneous songs with verses by J. C. Palmer, U. S. N. and others set to music composed and arranged for guitar by James D. Dana. Dana served as mineralogist and geologist for the Pacific expeditions under Captain Charles Wilkes from 1838-1842. 30 manuscript pages, 4 to, 9 5/8 by 13 inches, quarter morocco, marbled boards, (abrading of morocco, typical age toning and foxing of leaves, some leaves removed from front of volume). 1837-1842.
Compositions include: "The Old Peacock, A Breeze from the Unpopular Opera of the Icebergs, As sung with great noise on the Forecastle of U.S. Ship Peacock" (1840) and "Antarctic Mariner's Song" (1842)
Notes : USS Peacock was a sloop-of-war in the United States Navy during the War of 1812; rebuilt as an exploration ship (1828), she sailed as part of the U.S. Exploring Expedition in 1838. The Peacock ran aground and broke up on the Columbia Bar between Oregon and Washington without loss of life in 1841.
Literature : Wilkes, Charles. Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition,1838-1842. Philadelphia: C. Sherman, 1844.
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ANTIQUE WWI UNITED STATES NAVY CHIEFANTIQUE WWI UNITED STATES NAVY CHIEF OFFICER PETTY BADG...Antique WWI United States Navy Chief Officer Petty Badge , oversized carved wood and rope construction, figural anchor.
30 in. x 18 in.
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WWII US NAVY SHIP'S BELL MARKED U.S.N,WWII US NAVY SHIP'S BELL MARKED U.S.N, 1941-1945Featured in this lot is a Solid brass U.S.N marked U. S. Navy ship's bell with original brass clapper with braided rope handle. Bells have a centuries-long tradition of varied use in the navies and merchant fleets of the world. Signaling, keeping time, and sounding alarms are important in a ship's routine and readiness. Their functional and ceremonial uses have made them a symbol of considerable significance to the United States Navy. Prior to 1900, bell designs were ornate with no standard specifications which were introduced during the WW I era that included 5-6 circumference bands. The interwar period from 1930 to 1940 saw shape and design variations again including the decrease of circumference bands to 2-4. From 1941-1945, a uniform shape without circumference bands became standard issue. The tone of all Navy bells varies with their size. A bell of this size is A flat; the largest Navy bell is B flat. Navy bells are classed by the size of the vessel for the primary bell which would be the largest on board. Larger bells have the ship’s name and cannot be legally sold unless obtained by the first owner in a bona fide surplus sale. A wonderful piece of US Navy history. This US Navy bell is in very well preserved condition overall, scratches and oxidation are exhibited throughout from normal wear, a rich patina noted as well. Measures approximately 10" x 10."
MAP OF PARIS, SOUTH CAROLINA MANIGAULTMAP OF PARIS, SOUTH CAROLINA MANIGAULT FAMILY SIGNATURE...Paris et Ses Nouvelles Divisions Municipales... , Paris: Garnier-Freres, 1869, "drawn by A. Vuillemin", booklet cover signed "Cha. Manigault", inscribed "6 Gibbe St. Charleston, S.C." and "From C. Manigault Morris", for Charles Manigault Morris (South Carolina, 1820-1895), booklet 7-1/8 x 4-1/2 in., map 26-3/4 x 35 in.
Note: Charles Manigault Morris was an officer in the United States Navy and the Confederate States Navy.
Provenance: Private Charleston Collection
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front and back covers detached, paper toned, map in sections, separated at fold lines, one section with large tear, a few scattered holes, in need of restoration
LARGE COLLECTION OF LEATHER BOUND BOOKSLargeLARGE COLLECTION OF LEATHER BOUND BOOKSLarge Collection of Leather Bound Books, to include a first edition copy of "The Life of Lewis Bourbon, Late Prince of Conde", published in 1693; along with one volume of "The Plays of Philip Massinger", authored by W. Gifford, published in 1805, having handwritten signed letter by W. Gifford, "Secret Memoirs of the Court of Louis XIV", published in 1824; volumes 1 and 2 of "History of European Morals", by Lecky; two volumes of "Memoires Du Cardinal De Retz", published in 1731; "Arcana Gallica" or "The Secret History of France Published in 1714", "The Memoirs of Philip de Comines Lord of Argenton", published in 1674; along with "The Post Boy Robb'd of His Mail", second edition, published in 1706, Complete Leather Bound First Edition Set of The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom, by Roderick Random, published 1753 in London, Limited Edition Don Quixote "Cervantes", to include volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4, published in 1906 by Charles Scribner's Sons, a complete five volume set of "Memoirs for The History of Anne of Austria", published in 1726, a complete 20 volume set of "The Percy Anecdotes" by Sholto and Reuben Percy, published in 1823, a complete first edition "Windor's History of America" comprised of eight volumes, published in 1886, complete set of "De Quincey's Works" comprised of fifteen volumes, three volumes of "Commodore Perry's Voyages", by Francis L. Hawks, "Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan", preformed in the years 1852, 1853 and 1854, under command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, by order of the goverment of the United States, published in 1856, sold as is, lot has condition issues and odor, Provenance: Estate of Cyril H. Moore Jr, Kent, Connecticut.
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THREE 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTSThree 19thTHREE 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTSThree 19th Century Documents to include, The New York Herald, New York, Saturday April 15th 1865 "The Assassination of President Lincoln" in wood frame 20 1/2" x 16 1/2" United States Navy Department, Washington, September 22nd 1866 appointment to the grade of Acting 2nd Assistant Engineer signed lower right Gideon Welles, Secretary of Navy matted in wood frame 12 1/2" x 8" along with, slavery bill of sale $1,650 for a family, January 10th 1846 4" x 7 1/2"
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SIGNED FRAMED DRAPER PAINTING - USSSIGNED FRAMED DRAPER PAINTING - USS YORKTOWN, 1944William Franklin Draper (American, 1912-2003). "USS Yorktown" oil on canvas, 1944. Signed and dated "Wm. F. Draper 3/28/44" on lower right. Titled "USS Yorktown" on lower left. A special painting of the USS Yorktown by combat artist William Draper during World War II. The USS Yorktown was the 10th aircraft carrier used in the United States Navy during WWII. The ship was initially named Bonhomme Richard, and was renamed Yorktown when under construction. Draper presents the ship when docked with a figure admiring her in the foreground. In 1942, Draper joined the Navy, and served as a combat artist when stationed on the Aleutian Islands and in the South Pacific. He observed and painted battle scenes on Bougainville, Guam, Saipan, and other locations, as well as genre scenes of soldiers boxing and engaged in other activities in between combat episodes. A special piece created by Draper during WWII, set in a wooden frame under glass. Size of painting: 8.75" L x 11.75" W (22.2 cm x 29.8 cm) Size of frame: 12.875" L x 16.875" W (32.7 cm x 42.9 cm)
National Geographic magazine published four articles by Lt. William Franklin Draper, USNR - including 25 of Draper's war images in four different issues during the WWII era. These included "A Navy Artist Paints the Aleutians - August 1943; "Jungle War: Bougainville and New Caledonia" April 1944; "Painting History in the Pacific" October 1944; and "Victory's Portrait in the Marianas" November 1945). In 1945, the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. organized a group exhibition of works by five official war artists, including Draper. That same year the Metropolitan Museum of Art included Draper in an exhibition entitled, ''The War Against Japan.'' Draper was also featured in a PBS television show about combat artists entitled, "They Drew Fire" in May of 2000.
William Draper's career spanned seven decades and his subjects included a portrait of John F. Kennedy that hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. based upon an oil sketch for which the president sat in 1962. Draper was actually the only artist who painted JFK from life. Draper showed at Knoedler, the Graham Gallery, Portraits, Inc., the Far Gallery, The Findlay Galleries (New York, NY) and the Robert C. Vose Galleries (Boston, MA). His work has been included in shows at the National Portrait Gallery and the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), The National Academy of Design (New York, NY), The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, (Boston, MA) the Fogg Art Museum, (one of the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA), the National Gallery, (London), Salon de la Marine (Paris) and in museums in Australia. He also taught at the Art Students League of New York, and received a lifetime achievement award from the Portrait Society of America in 1999.
More on the artist's background: William Franklin Draper was born in Hopedale, Massachusetts on December 24, 1912. A child prodigy, he studied classical piano at Harvard University. He later changed his focus to fine art and studied with Charles Webster Hawthorne and Henry Hensche in Provincetown, Rhode Island. Draper also attended the National Academy of Design in New York and the Cape Cod School of Art in Massachusetts. Then he traveled to Spain and studied with Harry Zimmerman, moved on to France and attended the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. In 1937, he moved to Boston to study sculpture with George Demetrius and also studied with Jon Corbino in beautiful Rockport, Massachusetts. In 1942, Draper joined the Navy and served as a combat artist when stationed on the Aleutian Islands and in the South Pacific. He observed and painted battle scenes on Bougainville, Guam, Saipan, and other locations, as well as genre scenes of soldiers who were not engaged in combat but rather at work and at play. National Geographic magazine reproduced 25 of his war images in four issues in the WWII era. In 1945, the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. organized a group exhibition of works by five official war artists, including Draper. That same year the Metropolitan Museum of Art included Draper in an exhibition entitled, ''The War Against Japan.'' Draper was also featured in a PBS television show about combat artists entitled, "They Drew Fire" in May of 2000. After the war, Draper opened a studio on Park Avenue in New York City and continued to not only paint, but also play classical and jazz piano.
Provenance: The William F. Draper Collection, New York City, USA, acquired via descent from the late William Franklin Draper (1912-2003), an accomplished American artist whose career spanned seven decades. Known as the "Dean of American Portraiture," William Draper was the only artist to paint President John F. Kennedy from life, and his oeuvre includes marvelous landscapes from his world travels, military paintings as he was one of only seventeen Combat Artists in WWII, and portraits of illustrious individuals.
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#151549
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Signed and dated "Wm. F. Draper 3/28/44" on lower right. Titled "USS Yorktown" on lower left. Draper Estate stamp on the verso. Painting has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in very good condition save minor fraying along the periphery, as the canvas was hand cut.
1944 USA WOOD & GLASS GIMBAL COMPASS1944 USA WOOD & GLASS GIMBAL COMPASS TABLE BY LIONEL CO...North America, United States, New York, World War II era, ca. 1944 CE. This is a large nautical gimbal brass compass by the Lionel Corporation that has been turned into a functional side or coffee table. The table is made from a sturdy dark wood that rests on a ring base and four balustrade legs support the hefty compass- the instrument by itself is likely around 25lb. The compass is comprised of several brass rings and a pivoting compass bowl suspended in the center that contains the cardinal directions and numbered degrees and water to stabilize the device. The bowl is covered in a flat glass panel, and the rim of the brass gauge is stamped with "CATALOG NO. 712 STANDARD NO. 1 - 1944 THE LIONEL CORPORATION N.Y." The gimbal pivot enabled the compass to stay level as the ship moved over rough surf. The gimbal support brackets are sent into the lip of the wood, and all is covered with a glass table cover. This compass was then taken from the ship when decommissioned and made into a usable table! Size: 18" Diameter x 16.75" H (45.7 cm x 42.5 cm)
The Lionel Corporation was founded in 1900 and was America's most renowned model train and electrical toy novelties manufacturer. In 1942 they halted most toy production and began to produce nautical equipment for the United States navy to aid in the World War II war efforts until 1945.
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
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#169507
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A section of the molding on the ring base is cracked and slightly loose but could be easily repaired with adhesive. Minor discoloration and cloudiness to compass cardinal compass card, but cardinal directions and markings are still clear. Air bubbles in the compass face. Stable pressure fissures on wood, and some minor scuffs and nicks. Please note that the gimbal compass still articulates on the pivots and knocks against the tabletop glass when moved.
1944 USA WOOD & GLASS GIMBAL COMPASS1944 USA WOOD & GLASS GIMBAL COMPASS TABLE BY LIONEL CO...North America, United States, New York, World War II era, ca. 1944 CE. This is a large nautical gimbal brass compass by the Lionel Corporation that has been turned into a functional side or coffee table. The table is made from a sturdy dark wood that rests on a ring base and four balustrade legs support the hefty compass- the instrument by itself is likely around 25lb. The compass is comprised of several brass rings and a pivoting compass bowl suspended in the center that contains the cardinal directions and numbered degrees and water to stabilize the device. The bowl is covered in a flat glass panel, and the rim of the brass gauge is stamped with "CATALOG NO. 712 STANDARD NO. 1 - 1944 THE LIONEL CORPORATION N.Y." The gimbal pivot enabled the compass to stay level as the ship moved over rough surf. The gimbal support brackets are sent into the lip of the wood, and all is covered with a glass table cover. This compass was then taken from the ship when decommissioned and made into a usable table! Size: 18" Diameter x 16.75" H (45.7 cm x 42.5 cm)
The Lionel Corporation was founded in 1900 and was America's most renowned model train and electrical toy novelties manufacturer. In 1942 they halted most toy production and began to produce nautical equipment for the United States navy to aid in the World War II war efforts until 1945.
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
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#169507
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A section of the molding on the ring base is cracked and slightly loose but could be easily repaired with adhesive. Minor discoloration and cloudiness to compass cardinal compass card, but cardinal directions and markings are still clear. Air bubbles in the compass face. Stable pressure fissures on wood, and some minor scuffs and nicks. Please note that the gimbal compass still articulates on the pivots and knocks against the tabletop glass when moved.
4 PC. U.S. MILITARY KNIVES: Comprising;4 PC. U.S. MILITARY KNIVES: Comprising; 1- United States Navy MK-1 in Scabbard, 1- USMC Ka-Bar in leather scabbard, impressed, ''First Marine Division, Feb. 1942-1946, Lawrence A Eller, USMC''. 1- United States Marine Corps, 200th Anniversary Ka-Bar in presentation case. 1- Murphy Combat Aluminum hilt United States Marine Corp knif in presentation case. Largest Approx. 6.75'' h x 15.75'' l x 2.5'' w.
CONDITION: Wear commensurate with age and use.
THREE LIMITED EDITION BEER STEINS OneTHREE LIMITED EDITION BEER STEINS One United States Navy, one Vietnam War, and one D-Day, 10 to 11 in. H.
WWII US MILITARY NAVY SERVICE COLLECTIONPersonalWWII US MILITARY NAVY SERVICE COLLECTIONPersonal items from sailor "John D. Fink", Electrician's Mate Second Class, USN. Lot includes various patches, photo, dog tag, submarine warfare insignia, blanket & 1946 Honorable Discharge certificate from the United States Navy. The patches bear the names of one ship and two submarines. U.S.S. Crestview, U.S.S Crevalle and U.S.S. Tigrone. On 11 August, the first reports of Japan's surrender were received, but, for two more days, Tigrone continued her patrols, approaching within 50 miles (80 km) of the shore of Sagami Wan as she pursued lifeguard duties. On 13 August, with Navy pilots helping to spot targets, she bombarded Mikomoto Island, scoring 11 hits on a radio station and lighthouse tower. The submarine claimed this action as the final bombardment of the war. See photos for more details on condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
COLLECTION OF MILITARY & GUARD PATCHESCollectionCOLLECTION OF MILITARY & GUARD PATCHESCollection of US Military patches including, United States Coast Guard, United States Navy, Alamo Scouts 6th Army Rangers, Army Air Forces Airway Communications, United States Army Intelligence School, (4) NRA Member patches and uniform insignia patches (Navy Supply Corps). Largest patch measures approx. 4" x 5". See images for details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
15PC LADY'S ESTATE 14K GOLD JEWELRY15PC LADY'S ESTATE 14K GOLD JEWELRY GROUP ,20th CenturyIncludes a segmented lapis and gold bracelet, a cameo brooch, a gold and pearl brooch, a pair of stud earrings, a necklace with opaque pink cabochon, a necklace with diamond bead pendant, a necklace with pearl grape pendant, a necklace with a white gold and diamond pendant, a size 5 mother of pearl cabochon ring, a size 7 blue and white stone ring, a size 5 3/4 blue topaz and diamond ring, a size 6 onyx and diamond ring, a size 4 United States Navy ring with garnet stone, a size 7 ring with opaque pink cabochon, and a size 6 cameo ring. Weight as sits with stones 62.2g.
UNITED STATES NAVY ANTLER HANDLE CARVINGUNITED STATES NAVY ANTLER HANDLE CARVING SET, 3PCS T. Hessen & Bruch (German, 19th/20th century), late 19th to early 20th century. Unusual sterling silver mounted antler United States Navy officer's dining room carving set, comprising a knife, honing steel and fork, the terminals decorated with an American eagle above naval iconography. Blade of the knife partially marked, the mounts unmarked. Approx. length of the knife 15.5".
UNITED STATES NAVY BOXED OFFICER'S DRESSUNITED STATES NAVY BOXED OFFICER'S DRESS CHAPEAUUnited States Navy boxed dress uniform items, including: (one) fore-and-aft hat, William H. Horstmann Company, Philadelphia, felted beaver fur bicorn hat with gold bullion trim, button with eagle and anchor, marked size 7 1/4, (one) leather belt, (one) hat brush, all housed in a brown leather box, with purple velvet interior lining, tag at underside of lid with American flag, text reading "Yokohama, Japan, K. Kusafuji," hat with detached silk lining, losses to beaver fur, box with detached leather straps, box: approx 7.5"h, 17.75"w, 8.75"d, 5.25lbs total **Provenance: From a prominent Dallas, Texas estate**
US NAVAL HAT, REAR ADMIRAL IN THE UNITEDUS NAVAL HAT, REAR ADMIRAL IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY Franklin Jeremiah Drake (4 March 1846 - 30 January 1929) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He fought in the American Civil War and the United States expedition to Korea. Drake was a descendant of the Royal Navy 's Admiral Sir Bernard Drake (c. 1537–1586).
RARE U.S. NAVY BRASS AND STEEL SIGNALRARE U.S. NAVY BRASS AND STEEL SIGNAL PISTOL CIRCA 1870 LENGTH 9".RARE U.S. NAVY BRASS AND STEEL SIGNAL PISTOL, Circa 1870, Stamped "Ord. Dept. U.S.N.Y.W. 1870" for the United States Navy Yard Washington. Also with a Navy inspector's anchor and stamp "F.M.R." for Francis M. Ramsey, Inspector Commander. Dimensions: Length 9".