A few examples of appraisal values for
A 1845

• SMALL PENCIL AND WATERCOLOR DRAWING
  SMALL PENCIL AND WATERCOLOR DRAWING OF DRAGOON ONhorseback ca. 1845 dated; small illustration with ink title on bottom "James Polk, 1845" on old rag paper, possibly depicting a Mexican Lancer, circa 1845 on horseback, trotting with calvary soldier wearing festoon head gear with saber resting on shoulder, in a black painted small molded frame, 4"x 5" framed; [Note: in 1840 as part of settlement of west, a dragoon expeditionary was sent across the southwest. James Polk took office in 1845]; Condition: good
• MAP OF UNITED STATES BY P. A.
  MAP OF UNITED STATES BY P. A. EARLL, ATTICA, NY, CIRCA 1845 Attica, N.Y., circa 1845. Hand-drawn and colored map. Includes British Virgin Islands (lower right) with a vicinity of New York and Boston cartouche.
• STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE BOCAGE
  STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE BOCAGE GROUPSEnglish circa 1845, two groups depicting rams with kids fronting flowering trees atop rocky mounds, one measuring 5.7/8" high, the other measuring 5.5/8" high, together with one of a reclining ewe modelled in the manner of Salt Potteries, measuring 4.1/8" high. All with minor surface abrasions.
• AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA (ITALIAN,
  AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA (ITALIAN, 1757-1822), MINTON PARIAN FIGURE OF DANCING GIRL WITH HER HANDS ON HER HIPS England, mid-19th century, after Canova's marble sculpture from 1810, base with gilding, impressed and gilded "CANOVA" on front of base, underside with later inscribed deaccession number and incised maker's marks, oldest mark of arrow and three dots dating circa 1845-1850.
• COLLECTION OF FIVE ASSORTED TIFFANY
  COLLECTION OF FIVE ASSORTED TIFFANY AND RELATED STERLING SILVER FLATWARE Includes an early tablespoon, mark of Tiffany Young & Ellis, circa 1840s, with script monogram to handle; (2) Flemish steak knives, patent circa 1911, without monograms; a Hampton steak knife, patent circa 1934, without a monogram; and a teaspoon with mark of John Polhamus in the Fiddle and Thread pattern, circa 1845-1876, with retail mark of Tiffany & Co., script monogram to handle.
• SET OF FOUR STERLING SILVER SPOONS,
  SET OF FOUR STERLING SILVER SPOONS, MARK OF WOOD & HUGHES New York, circa 1845-1899, retailed by Henry Mahler, Raleigh, North Carolina, script monograms to recto of handles.
• UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPAN,
  UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (JAPAN, 1798-1861), TWO VIEWS FROM THE "ONE HUNDRED POETS" SERIES, CIRCA 1845., WOODBLOCK PRINTS, OBAN TATE-E, 14" X 10". FRAMED 21" X 15.5".UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI, Japan, 1798-1861, Two views from the "One Hundred Poets" series, circa 1845. Dimensions: Woodblock prints, oban tate-e, 14" x 10". Framed 21" x 15.5".
• FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE DRAGOON HELMET
  FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE DRAGOON HELMET French Second Empire dragoon helmet or Casque de Dragons, circa 1845, the body of the helmet of gilded copper, with a high crest meant to hold a black horsehair brush and tail, the bottom one third of the helmet covered in leopard skin, retaining the original chin chains and bosses, marked in two places. Approximate dimensions: h. 12" with top plume and holder h.15", w.8", l. 9", horse tail extends for additional 15"
• ENGLISH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1845 A
  ENGLISH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1845 A portrait of a lady of the Yorke family, half-length, seated, wearing a black dress, oval, watercolour, 21.5cm x 28cm
• Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861),
  Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), Two Prints from the Cloudy Genji Series, Circa 1845-1861 Consisting of No.39 'Yugiri' (Evening Mist) from the series 'Ukiyo-e Parallels for the Cloudy Chapters of the Tale of Genji' (Genji kumo ukiyoe awase), depicting the actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as the wrestler Kinugawa Tanizo dealing with two assailants; and 'Kumogakure' (Hidden by Clouds) from the series 'Gleanings from the Cloudy Chapters of the Tale of Genji' (Genji kumo shui), depicting the actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII in red makeup as Matsugae Sakinosuke holding a knife in front a lakeside pavilion; colour woodblock prints, framed sheet 15 x 10 in — 38 x 25.5 cm
• THREE MORLEY "LAKE" SERIES
  THREE MORLEY "LAKE" SERIES PORCELAIN, CA. 1845Lot of three Morley "Lake" series porcelain: a brown transfer print vegetable dish based on Bartlett's Kingston, Lake Ontario; a blue / white "Chaudière bridge" plate with bridge; and a small platter showing Bartlett's "Indian Scene", an artistic rendition of native canoes and camp site. English, made for North American market, circa 1845. Largest (plus grand), 11" x 8.25" x 1". FRANCAIS: Lot de trois porcelaines de Morley: plat de légumes en décalcomanie marron avec vue de Kingston basé sur les images de Bartlett; assiette "pont de la Chaudière" bleu / blanc avec pont ; petite assiette montrant une scène indienne de Bartlett, une interprétation artistique des canoës et de campements indigènes. Anglais, fabriqué pour le marché nord-américain, circa 1845.
• OVERPAINTED ONE-DRAWER TABLEA
  OVERPAINTED ONE-DRAWER TABLEA one-drawer, turned leg stand in white overpaint. The drawer is constructed with one large dovetail. Ontario, circa 1845. H: 32 “; Top: 21.5". Field Collection.
• MERRIMAN MEMPHIS COIN SILVER SOUP
  MERRIMAN MEMPHIS COIN SILVER SOUP LADLEMemphis, Tennessee coin silver soup ladle with fiddle tipt handle, marked Merriman and Memphis (italicized), each in rectangles, on back of handle (attrib. James Merriman, working Memphis 1841-1860). Monogrammed on front of handle Wm. A.V. Sue C. Nelson. 12-1/4"L, 4.93 oz troy. Circa 1845. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tenn. Condition: Some small dents to bowl, overall very good condition.
• 5 PCS. AL COIN SILVER FLATWARE,
  5 PCS. AL COIN SILVER FLATWARE, OWEN & WRIGHTFive (5) articles of Montgomery, Alabama coin silver flatware including a fork, a teaspoon and two (2) serving spoons marked "L. Owen" for Lewis Owen, working Montgomery, Alabama, active 1831-1856, and one (1) gravy ladle with retailer mark "Owen & Wright" (working Montgomery, Alabama circa 1845). Four pieces with fiddle tipt handles (all monogrammed), one with French thread handle (mongrammed). Ranging in size from 7" L to 8 3/4" L. 8.140 troy ounces. Provenance: descended in the Bibb Family of Georgia/Alabama; all pieces with Bibb family monogram. Provenance: The Greene Museum, Phenix City, Alabama. See related lots #125 and #560. Condition: All pieces show general wear, scratches. Some monograms worn. Some slight pitting to spoon bowls.
• 3/4 PLATE DAG OF OFFICER AND
  3/4 PLATE DAG OF OFFICER AND FAMILY, C. 1845Rare large 3/4 plate size daguerreotype of an officer in uniform, with his wife and four young children, circa 1845. One child is depicted reclining in her father's lap, her hands clasped in his, while two daughters flank their parents and the youngest child lays across the mother's lap. Leather covered wood case, lined in red velvet. Sight: 5-1/4" x 4-1/3". Overall 7" x 5-3/4". Note: Nine buttons are visible on the officer's coat, with the remaining ones obscured by the child in his lap. The buttons on his uniform have a distinct rim behind and around the raised central sections, which indicate he is likely a staff officer in a militia, in the Medical Service or the Paymaster Department, both of whom had two rows of 10 buttons down the front and embroidery on the collar and cuffs. Condition: Later mat and protective glass over it; a couple of minute dents to plate and loss of silvering at edges. Abrasions to case exterior and 1-1/2" scratch to rear of case.
• 15 LOUISVILLE, KY COIN SILVER
  15 LOUISVILLE, KY COIN SILVER SPOONS15 coin silver spoons with fiddle handles, retailed in Louisville, KY. Includes 5 dessert spoons and 1 teaspoon with incuse marks S.W. Warriner (working Louisville circa 1845-1864), monogrammed F.M.M.; 4 dessert spoons with incuse marks Jas. P. Barnes Louisville (working circa 1850-1880) monogrammed Platt, and 4 tablespoons with incuse marks P.W. Ramsey (working Lousville, circa 1855), monogrammed Bates. Condition: Very good condition with scattered light dents (mostly to tablespoons) and scratches.
• 15 PCS VIRGINIA COIN SILVER
  15 PCS VIRGINIA COIN SILVER FLATWAREFifteen pieces Virginia coin silver. Includes: 8 teaspoons and 1 dessert spoon with fiddle pattern handles marked W. Mitchell Jr. in banner (William Mitchell Jr., Richmond, b. 1795 - d. 1852); 6 Olive variant pattern teaspoons marked Mitchell & Tyler in rectangle (active in Richmond circa 1845-1866), script monogram GCA; 1 teaspoons with fiddle pattern handle marked in rectangle Cooke & Son (William Cooke & William A. Cooke, active Petersburg, VA, 1833-1838), script monogram; and 1 teaspoon with fiddle handle marked in serrated banner R. Jordan (Rix Jordan, 1791-1851, working Richmond, 1812-1840; Essex County, 1840-1841; Hampton 1850-1857), script monogram. Combined total weight 12.07 oz troy. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tenn. Condition: Scattered dents to bowls, one Mitchell and Tyler spoon has a 1/2" tear to bowl.
• CLASSICAL DESK, DEVON FARM
  CLASSICAL DESK, DEVON FARM HISTORYClassical butler's desk originally belonging to John Davis (1770-1853) of Nashville. Mahogany desk with molded rectangular top over a large overhanging drawer flanked by carved rosette panels. Top drawer has hinged fall front, and pulls out to reveal a compartmentalized interior with cubbyholes and six small drawers, and a baize-covered writing surface (worn). Three long drawers beneath, dovetailed with beaded edges and glass knobs, flanked by fully turned columns with ring turnings at top and bottom. Four ring and ball turned feet. 51 7/8" H x 44" W x 23 1/4" D. Circa 1845. Provenance: the estate of John Davis descendant Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Repairs to extensive veneer chipping, wear to baize, general wear and abrasions.
• LOUISVILLE, KY COIN SILVER MUG &
  LOUISVILLE, KY COIN SILVER MUG & MARSHALL FLATWARE, 18 ...Kentucky coin silver mug marked for A.G. Medley, working Louisville, 1843-1848, and seventeen (17) pieces flatware marked for John C. Marshall, working Louisville 1836-1858+, eighteen (18) pieces total. 1st item: Octagonal cup with c-scroll handle and is monogrammed George Brown Lapping, with incuse stamp A.G. MEDLEY LOUISVILLE to underside. Undated, circa 1845. 3 1/2" H (including handle). 2nd-18th items: Seventeen (17) pieces Marshall flatware, including 10 dessert spoons, all monogrammed C or CS; 4 teaspoons with assorted monograms; 2 tablespoons; and 1 salt spoon with shell bowl, also with assorted monograms. Tablespoons, salt spoon and 2 teaspoons are stamped J.C. MARSHALL in rectangles on backs (1 of the 2 teaspoons has additional pseudo hallmarks). The remaining 2 teaspoons have incuse stamps MARSHELL LOUISVILLE with star and/or flower marks. Dessert spoons all have incuse stamps MARSHELL LOUISVILLE with pseudo hallmarks. Ranging in size from 4" to 9" L. Combined weight 18.71 troy ounces. The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Condition: 1st item: 1/2" dent to side and a few deep scratches. 2nd-17th item: Flatware with various monograms and some wear to tips of some bowls, along with surface wear and scratching. 3 dessert spoons exhibit subtle repairs.
• ALEXANDER MORIN COIN SILVER TEA
  ALEXANDER MORIN COIN SILVER TEA SET, KY CIVIL WAR INTER...Six (6) piece Alexander Morin, Philadelphia coin silver tea set, circa 1845, plus associated armorial engraved silverplated tray, seven (7) items total. By oral history, the set was originally owned by CSA Brigadier General Abe Buford of Kentucky. 1st-6th items: Coffee pot, two (2) teapots, sugar bowl, creamer, and waste bowl, each piece having a pear-shaped body with repousse floral designs surrounding foliate cartouches to each side, and scalloped foliate design to round foot. All pieces except waste bowl with naturalistic handle with floral accents; pots have acanthus design to hinged lid, teardrop shaped finial, and gooseneck spouts. All pieces except one teapot are monogrammed "Gorham"; one teapot is inscribed "Abe Buford ES Stewart J. B. Gorham 1904". All items stamped A.C. MORIN, "Philad*", and "Pure Coin" to underside. Ranging in size from 7 1/8" H x 6" W x approx. 4 5/8" D to 12 1/2" H x 10 1/4" W x approx. 6 1/4" D. Note: This tea set was the first known and published (House & Garden Summer 1974) example of works marked for the jeweler and silversmith Alexander C. Morin (working Philadelphia, c. 1813-1850). The original owner is believed to have been Abraham "Abe" Buford (1820-1884), a Confederate Brigadier General of John Buford's Third Brigade as well as commander of Forrest's Calvary Corps. The set was purchased by John Breckinridge Gorham of Cherrycote, Lexington, Kentucky at auction in 1904. 7th item: Carrington & Co. English silverplated serving tray with scalloped edges, two handles, and central emblem of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of British chivalry, with motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" ("Shame on him who sees harm in it"). Circa 1900. Stamped with maker's mark, "30141, and "Carrington 130 Regent St. W" to underside. 18" H x 29" W. Combined coin silver weight: 153.105 total troy ounces. The Collection of Michael and Peggy Mahoney, by descent from the historic homes of Clarkland Farm at Bryan's Station and Cherrycote, Lexington, Kentucky. Condition: 1st-6th items: All items in overall good condition with scattered minor surface scratches and scattered minute denting. Abe Buford inscribed teapot with minute denting to finial. Sugar bowl with slight denting to finial. Creamer with dent measuring 3/4" x 1/2" and area of previous repair measuring 1 1/8" x 1/2"; minor bend to base. 7th item: Overall good condition with scattered surface scratches commensurate with manner of use.
• PATTERN-MOLDED SCROLL FLASKA mid
  PATTERN-MOLDED SCROLL FLASKA mid 19th century pattern-molded glass Scroll flask. Olive Amber, scrolls enclose two six-point stars. Circa 1845-1860. McKearin GIX-2. Minor wear. 8 3/4" high. ESTIMATE $300-500 Condition: Minor wear.
• PATTERN-MOLDED SCROLL FLASKA mid
  PATTERN-MOLDED SCROLL FLASKA mid 19th century pattern-molded glass Scroll flask. Light Green, scrolls enclose two eight-point stars. Circa 1845-1860. McKearin GIX-10. Minor wear. 7" high. ESTIMATE $200-300 Condition: Minor wear.
• PATTERN-MOLDED SCROLL FLASKA mid
  PATTERN-MOLDED SCROLL FLASKA mid 19th century pattern-molded glass Scroll flask, possibly Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky. Light Green, scrolls enclose an eight-point star and six-petaled flower at the obverse and reverse. Circa 1845-1860. McKearin GIX-20. Minor wear. 7 1/2" high. ESTIMATE $300-500 Condition: Minor wear.
• 19TH C CHINESE EXPORT CONSOLE
  19TH C CHINESE EXPORT CONSOLE TABLESA rare pair of 19th century Chinese export hardwood console tables each with a shaped frieze on leaf carved cabriole front legs and platform base, retaining their original marble tops. Circa 1845. H: 36" W: 47" D: 24". Very good condition.
• AN ANTIQUE MAP, "MAP OF AN
  AN ANTIQUE MAP, "MAP OF AN EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE ...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Map of an Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842 and to Oregon & North California in the Years 1843-44," BALTIMORE, CIRCA 1845, hand colored lithograph on paper, contributors including Brevet Capt. John Charles Fremont (1813-1890) of the Corps of Topographical engineers, under the orders of Col. John James Abert (1788-1863), Chief of the Topographical Bureau, published by Edward Wever & Co., with The Route from the Mouth of the Kansas to the Pacific by Capt. J.C. Fremont in 1843. 32 3/4" x 54 1/2" Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas. Condition: Some creasing, mild toning, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• AN ANTIQUE MAP, "PLAN OF THE CITY
  AN ANTIQUE MAP, "PLAN OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON TEXAS," ...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Plan of the City of Galveston Texas," CIRCA 1845, hand colored lithograph on paper, with pencil inscriptions and filled in beachfront properties, a "Reference" chart at right, and lower right an inset view, "Chart of Galveston Bar and Harbor," mounted as an unfurled scroll. 27 1/2" x 42" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Condition: Sheets joined at center, the whole mounted to a linen back, and the surface covered in a yellow pigment, which appears to "conceal" an earlier pigment stain, a good presentation, some small losses, tears at edges, waving and buckling, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN
  JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN 1785-1851) A LITHOGRAPH, "...JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American 1785-1851) A LITHOGRAPH, "Canis Latrans. Say.(Prairie Wolf. Males.)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1845, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate LXXI, No. 15. 20" x 26" Note: A sheet from John James Audubon's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas Condition: Some mild foxing, handling creases, expected wear, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN
  JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN 1785-1851) A LITHOGRAPH, "...JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American 1785-1851) A LITHOGRAPH, "Canus Lupus. Linn. Var Rufus (Red Texan Wolf)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1845, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate LXXXII, No. 17. 20" x 26" Note: A sheet from John James Audubon's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas Condition: Some mild handling creases, expected mild surface wear, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN
  JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN 1785-1851) A LITHOGRAPH, "...JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American 1785-1851) A LITHOGRAPH, "Bos Americanus. Gmel. (American Bison or Buffalo. 1/7 Natural Size. Male.)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1845, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate LVI, No. 12. 20" x 26" Note: A sheet from John James Audubon's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas Condition: Some handling creases, mild expected surface wear, and overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN
  JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN 1785-1851) A LITHOGRAPH, "...JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American 1785-1851) A LITHOGRAPH, "Mephitis Mesoleuca. Licht. (Texan Skunk. Natural Size.)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1845, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate LIII, No. 11. 20" x 26" Note: A sheet from John James Audubon's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas Condition: Some handling creases, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN
  JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN 1785-1851) A LITHOGRAPH, "...JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American 1785-1851) A LITHOGRAPH, "Lepus Nigricaudatus, Bennet. (Black-tailed Hare. Male. Natural Size.)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1845, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate LXIII, No. 13. 20" x 26" Note: A sheet from John James Audubon's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas Condition: Some mild handling creases and expected surface wear, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• AN ANTIQUE MAP, "PLAN OF THE CITY
  AN ANTIQUE MAP, "PLAN OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON TEXAS," ...AN ANTIQUE MAP, "Plan of the City of Galveston Texas," CIRCA 1845, hand colored lithograph on paper, with pencil inscriptions and filled in beachfront properties, a "Reference" chart at right, and lower right an inset view, "Chart of Galveston Bar and Harbor," mounted as an unfurled scroll. 27 1/2" x 42" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Condition: Sheets joined at center, the whole mounted to a linen back, and the surface covered in a yellow pigment, which appears to "conceal" an earlier pigment stain, a good presentation, some small losses, tears at edges, waving and buckling, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• IVORY KNOT WALKING STICK, CIRCA
  IVORY KNOT WALKING STICK, CIRCA 1845Ivory Knot Walking Stick with engraved silver spacer "1845 W.M. Hixon - Boston, MA" Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• AMERICAN SCHOOL OIL ON BOARD
  AMERICAN SCHOOL OIL ON BOARD "PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN",...American School Oil on Board "Portrait of a Gentleman", circa 1845 , waist-length portrait of a dark haired young man wearing a black coat and waistcoat with high black stock in molded gilt frame. Exhibition label on reverse: Collection of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond VA and Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia 28 in. x 21 in. Framed 33 in. x 27 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• FOUR THOMAS DAY ATTRIBUTED
  FOUR THOMAS DAY ATTRIBUTED CLASSICAL SIDE CHAIRSNorth Carolina, circa 1845-1850, each with leaf carved heart pierced crest over a double swan form pierced splat, figured mahogany veneers, blue velvet upholstered slip seats, saber legs, 34-1/2 x 19 x 16ÿin., Provenance: Private Collection; Note: One chair stamped "22", indicating these chairs came from a very extensive set. Nearly identical chairs are documented to African American cabinetmaker Thomas Day (Milton, North Carolina, 1801-1861). Condition: good structural condition with minor finish distress, scattered bumps, and abrasions to frames, period slip seats (not fully examined), each chair marked in black paint "49"
• AMERICAN SCHOOL PAINTING(19th
  AMERICAN SCHOOL PAINTING(19th Century) Peyton Falls, Virginia, circa 1845, (today called Falling Spring Falls, Alleghany County, Virginia) unsigned, oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in.; black painted wood frame 23-1/2 x 29-1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection Note: Peyton Falls, Alleghany County Virginia was Illustrated in the London News in 1864, with an engraving of a painting by John Chapman. Condition: canvas is re stretched and wax lined, surface crackle throughout, three quarter size areas of retouch to the left of falls, possible puncture repairs, small dots of retouch throughout; frame with some wear especially at corners